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NO 3RD PARTIES - Permanent position (this is NOT a contract role)
The Planet Group has an urgent need for a Workday Financials Systems Analyst. Client is NOT providing sponsorship
This is a 100% remote permanent position:
Must live in any of these states: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
Our client recently completed a full platform Workday implementation with Financials go live in April 2025 and HCM in July 2025. With their new Workday system in place, they have begun building a support function for it. They are looking for a permanent Financial Systems Analyst to join their team
Position summary:
Serve as technical resource and financial system subject matter expert (SME) to Finance department staff and management. Support staff with issue resolution, development of technical solutions, and support with process enhancements. Work with management of operational areas to assist in accumulating data. Advise management on efficient methods to analyze and report data for optimal results.
What you ll do:
- Triage, investigate, and resolve system-related issues across financial platforms
- Serve as a liaison between Finance, IT, and external vendors to ensure timely issue resolution
- Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for optimization
- Design, develop, and maintain financial reports and dashboards using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and SQL
- Translate complex data into actionable insights for finance and business leaders
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency across platforms
- Analyze current workflows and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
- Implement automation and integration solutions where applicable
- Document processes and maintain system configuration records
- Gather and validate business requirements from cross-functional teams
- Coordinate system upgrades, testing, and deployments with stakeholders
- Provide training and support to end users on financial systems and tools
- Participate in department initiatives and projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Experiences:
- Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education or related work experience
- Three to five years of experience in financial systems analysis or related role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex data sets
- Understanding of SAS programming, spreadsheet, database software and other application development tools
- Good business acumen and political savvy
- Knowledge of business process improvement techniques and strategies
- Negotiation skills
- Presentation skills
- Decision-making skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to interface with employees at all levels
- Ability to effectively navigate ambiguous situations with limited direction
Nice to Have:
Familiarity with financial close, budgeting, procurement, and reporting processes
Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Certification in relevant platforms (e.g., Workday Financials, Microsoft Power BI) is a plus
Experience in the health insurance industry
Experience with system implementation or upgrades
At The Planet Group, we connect Enterprise Systems experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.
Additional Information
If you are interested, please respond to this ad with an updated resume and a summary of your skills. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines