Workiva · 1 day ago
Senior Lead Business Systems Analyst, Finance Systems
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$133K/yr - $214K/yr
8+ years expWorkiva is a high-growth SaaS company seeking a Senior Lead Business Systems Analyst for their Finance Systems team. In this role, you will drive transformation across the Finance technology landscape by leading the design and delivery of scalable solutions while collaborating with various departments to optimize and automate core Finance workflows.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to Finance, Accounting, and Business Technology leadership
Define, prioritize, and execute the Finance systems roadmap aligned to business goals
Lead analysis, design, and delivery of complex Finance system solutions
Architect and configure scalable solutions across ERP, procurement, close, and expense platforms
Optimize and automate core Finance workflows (O2C, P2P, R2R) to improve efficiency and controls
Ensure systems support SOX, ITGC, and audit requirements
Lead end-to-end delivery of system initiatives, from requirements through deployment and change management
Partner with stakeholders to enable reporting, analytics, and data integrity
Identify high-value business problems and design innovative, scalable solutions
Manage third-party vendors, contracts, and delivery performance
Coach and influence peers while setting a high standard for solution quality and collaboration
Stay current on Finance technology trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
8+ years of experience in Finance Systems or Business Systems Analysis supporting Finance/Accounting in a SaaS or enterprise environment
Preferred
Strong knowledge of Record-to-Report (R2R), Source-to-Pay (S2P), and understanding of Order-to-Cash (O2C) lifecycles
Experience implementing or optimizing an ERP platform (Sage Intacct, Oracle, Workday, NetSuite or SAP)
Hands-on experience with Finance applications such as Coupa, BlackLine, Concur, or Salesforce
Proven ability to deliver scalable, business-critical Finance solutions
Experience in a high-growth SaaS or public company environment
Strong understanding of SOX and ITGC controls
Experience working in Agile environments and leading complex initiatives
ERP implementation or consulting experience
Familiarity with tools such as Jira and Confluence
Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills
Benefits
A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
Company
Workiva
Workiva created Wdesk, a cloud-based platform for enterprises to collect, manage, report, and analyze critical business data in real time.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$680.58MKey Investors
Bluestem Capital
2023-08-14Post Ipo Debt· $625M
2014-12-12IPO
2014-10-17Series Unknown· $0.69M
Leadership Team
Julie Iskow
President & CEO
Penny Ashley Lawrence
SVP, CPX (Customer & Partner Experience)
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