Lead Workday Admin (Adaptive Planning)

Lead Workday Admin (Adaptive Planning)

Primary Skill : Workday-Finance

Min Experience: 10+ years

New York, New York, United States- Day 1 Onsite

Max Rate : $60

Job Description:

• Experienced Senior Workday Adaptive Administrator to lead the design, optimization, and daily management of our Workday Adaptive Planning system.
• This role serves as the primary technical expert bridging system architecture with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) operations.
• Key Responsibilities System Architecture & Modelling Design, build, and maintain complex financial models, sheets, dashboards, and reports within Workday Adaptive Planning to support budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Integration Management Oversee and troubleshoot data integrations between Workday Financials/HCM, external data sources, and Adaptive Planning.
• System Administration Manage user security, roles, level structures, and dimension management while maintaining data integrity and system governance.
• Process Optimization Partner with FP&A and business leaders to automate workflows, streamline planning processes, and implement system enhancements.
• Support & Training Serve as the top-tier escalation point for technical issues, manage Office Connect reporting, and conduct training for end-users to drive system adoption.
• Required Qualifications Experience 5+ years of experience in system administration, with at least 3+ years specifically dedicated to Workday Adaptive Planning (formerly Adaptive Insights).
• Technical Skills Deep expertise in building Adaptive models, complex formulas, Office Connect and managing Workday integrations.
• Functional Knowledge Strong understanding of corporate finance, accounting principles, and FP&A business processes.
• Certifications Workday Pro Adaptive Planning Certification is highly preferred.
• Soft Skills Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills to translate complex financial requirements into technical solutions.