The College Board · 1 day ago
Senior Workday Financials Analyst
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$88K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expThe College Board is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to excellence in education. They are seeking a Senior Workday Financials Analyst who will be responsible for translating strategic vision into tangible system improvements across the College Board’s core financial platforms, ensuring efficient and accurate operations.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Prioritize and implement technical solutions in Workday Financials to meet business needs (40%)
Translate functional needs into solutions, ensuring that our Workday Financials solutions meet business needs and are scalable, repeatable, automated, leverage AI and new and emerging technologies, etc
Project manage the implementation of new features and enhancements, overseeing configuration, testing, deployment, and change management
Engage and manage external consultants, as needed
Manage the intake and prioritization of product/systems requests, working closely with stakeholders to ensure we prioritize the most impactful work
Maintain and optimize Workday Financials from a technological and usage perspective (25%)
Own business process enhancements of Workday Financials modules to support optimal user experience
Develop and monitor key performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of Workday Financials solutions and identify areas for improvement
Proactively analyze, identify, and correct technical problems and deficiencies
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to ensure our Workday Financials and Adaptive instances are optimized
Facilitate bi-annual Workday releases and liaise with our Workday account manager to understand their roadmap
Work with Technology to support the integrative and administrative needs of Workday Financials and Adaptive
Create and maintain detailed documentation and user guides on major system tasks, reports, custom BPs, etc
Execute comprehensive data/dashboard solutions for the Finance functions (20%)
Serve as the "go to" to develop reporting and data solutions within Workday Financials, Adaptive, and Strategic Sourcing (and in supplemental tools—i.e., Tableau or PowerBI—as needed)
Design and implement comprehensive dashboard solutions within Workday Financials to provide actionable insights and support decision-making for Procurement, Accounting, and Investments
Lead roadmap development and drive execution across teams (15%)
Develop and maintain the finance product roadmaps in collaboration with functional Finance leadership, related SMEs, and Technology to optimize system use
Provide status reports and updates to Leadership, as needed
Qualification
Required
At least five to eight years working in finance operations, with at least three years specifically in Workday Financials
A Bachelor's degree required in a related field required
Proficiency in Financial Accounting, Procurement, and Expense modules within Workday Financials, as well as with Adaptive Financial Planning and Strategic Sourcing
Ability to pivot quickly, adapt to evolving requirements, work in an Agile-adjacent environment
Proficiency in Workday Worksheets and Discovery Boards; and, preferably, experience with Workday Prism and working knowledge of Tableau and/or PowerBI
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of tasks effectively and see them through to the end
Enthusiasm for data, passionate about harnessing the power of large data sets to inform business decisions and capable of moving quickly to transform data
Ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally with different areas of an organization, and bring a team-first mentality and 'no job is too small' perspective
Confidence in working on both sides of the system - with our users and our engineers - and feel comfortable translating practical needs to technical solutions
Great verbal and written communication skills
Excited about supporting educational opportunities for millions of students
The ability to travel 2-3 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States
Preferred
Workday Financials and/or Adaptive Planning certification
Experience with Jira and Confluence
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off
Paid parental leave
Fertility benefits
Pet insurance
Tuition assistance
Support for professional development
Retirement benefits
Annual bonuses
Salary growth over time through market increases
Opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibility
Once you’ve hit the six-month mark at the College Board, we'll contribute double the amount you put in your TIAA retirement plan each year, up to 10% of your annual salary
A job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thrive
Company
The College Board
College Board is a not-for-profit organization that clears a path for all students to own their future through the Advanced Placement Program, the SAT, Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy, BigFuture, and more.
1001-5000 employees
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David Coleman
Chief Executive Officer
Daniela Berger Pollack
Chief Financial Officer
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