[Remote] Workday IT Financial Analyst
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, partnering with top hospitals and health systems nationwide. The Workday IT Financial Analyst serves as a key liaison between Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to support and optimize the organization’s Workday Financials platform, focusing on system configuration, data integrity, and ongoing enhancements to financial operations.
Responsibilities
- Configure, maintain, and support Workday Financials modules (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Grants, Projects)
- Manage system updates, releases, and enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
- Troubleshoot issues and partner with technical teams to resolve system defects
- Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, and operational leaders to gather requirements and translate them into system solutions
- Act as a functional subject matter expert for Workday Financial processes in a healthcare setting
- Provide guidance on best practices for financial workflows and system utilization
- Develop and maintain Workday dashboards, reports, and analytics to support financial decision-making
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity within financial systems
- Support regulatory reporting needs, including healthcare-specific requirements (e.g., cost reporting, compliance reporting)
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial business processes through automation and system enhancements
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives and system optimization efforts
- Support integration efforts between Workday and other enterprise systems (e.g., EHR, supply chain, payroll)
- Ensure system controls and configurations align with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA considerations when applicable to financial data)
- Participate in audits and provide documentation and support as needed
- Develop end-user training materials and documentation
- Provide ongoing user support and education for Finance and operational teams
- Assist in onboarding new users and promoting system adoption
- Provide advanced configuration, troubleshooting, and production support across Workday HCM, Financial Management, and Security Administration
- Partner with HR and Finance teams to translate business requirements into scalable, supportable Workday solutions
- Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex production issues in collaboration with Workday and third‑party vendors
- Design, configure, and support Workday security domains, business process frameworks, and role‑based access models
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations such as SOX, HIPAA (where applicable), and data privacy standards
- Support audits by producing security documentation, reports, and evidence
- Implement least‑privilege access models and monitor security‑related changes
- Support Workday tenant management across Production, Sandbox, Preview, and Implementation environments
- Participate in Workday biannual updates, impact analysis, regression testing, and feature adoption
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures
- Follow ITIL‑aligned incident, problem, and change management practices
- Act as a technical mentor to other analysts and consultants
- Evaluate new Workday features and recommend enhancements
- Participate in roadmap planning and digital transformation initiatives
- Support Agile and DevOps‑aligned delivery models
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 3–7 years of experience supporting Workday Financials or similar ERP systems
- Strong understanding of financial processes (GL, AP, budgeting, procurement)
- Experience with reporting tools within Workday (e.g., Workday Report Writer, dashboards)
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience in a healthcare or hospital system environment
- Workday Financials certification(s)
- Experience with Workday integrations (e.g., EIB, Studio, APIs)
- Knowledge of healthcare financial operations (e.g., cost accounting, grants management)
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks relevant to healthcare organizations
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