Finance Systems Analyst - Workday

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Overall Job Purpose

We are hiring a motivated Finance Systems Analyst.

This role requires someone with systems knowledge who can decode complex requirements and define design blueprints for design, change data and integrations.

Will be comfortable in the evaluation of iterative designs and be proactive in proposing adaptations to achieve the optimum processes for data and user flows.

They will have robust problem-solving skills, able to prioritise and manage expectations.

Working closely with internal colleagues the role will principally support the Finance configuration.

You will receive full training from experts within and outside RSM to equip you for success.

In time the role will be expected to cross-training with other Workday functional areas.

Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the role. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment in consultation with the individual. 

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and expertise to Business Partners, Stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Serve as a Workday subject matter expert (SME) for current and upcoming functionality.
• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend solutions or mitigations.
• Analyse data, including charts and tables to support proposal presentations and design decisions.
• Support of EIB processes and similar tools.
• Configure, Test Validate and implement Process changes in Workday.
• Identify robust Finance and payroll testing scenarios and user stories.
• Fully involved in testing process blueprints for all functional areas.
• Contribute to the Workday training content for SMEs and Internal Workday specialists.
  
  
  

Professional and Personal Qualities

• Strong IT skill set with advanced experience in Microsoft applications.
• Financial awareness (understands key financial principles).
• A credible individual with excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise conflicting demands.
• Focused and resilient to achieving deadlines or resolving problems.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
  
  
  

Business skills & stakeholder management

• Demonstrates a high level of commercial awareness and can adapt and adopt to changing demands and priorities.
• Supports collaboration and works to remove silos.
• Acts with integrity in all matters.
  
  
  

Personal Effectiveness

• Passionate about achieving goals.
• Ensures quality by implementing robust review processes and going the 'extra mile' when required.
• Collaborates with others including colleagues outside of the team.
• Utilises knowledge and information in an innovative, smart and effective way.
• Champion of the firm‘s core values and standards expected.
  
  
  

Interpersonal skills

• Is proactive in engaging those around them.
• Uses questioning effectively, confirming understanding along the way.
  
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.