Financial Analyst

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

About the Team

We are business finance professionals who are passionate about supporting our business both strategically and with rigor. We influence heavily on how we can grow our company by providing business partners with financial insights. We are committed to working hard, having fun, and making an impact.

About the Role

Workday is seeking a finance professional to join the Product & Technology Business Finance (i.e. FP&A) team in a role focused on business partnering and financial performance analysis and reporting. We’re looking for an organized, detail oriented, self-starter with a desire to learn. This is an individual contributor role that reports to the Director of Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Budgeting and forecasting - Drive monthly/quarterly financial forecast cycle in Workday Adaptive, ensuring accurate projections, appropriate level of reporting, analysis and communication.

• Business partnering - Develop positive relationships and partnership with Product and Development leaders in the Product organization.

• Collaborate to forecast activity, support management of departmental budgets, and to maintain overall control environment.

• Business performance reporting - Prepare monthly/quarterly financial review presentations (including collecting, formatting, and analyzing information) and assist in communicating the materials to senior leadership teams.

• Ad-hoc, financial, and operational analysis - Combine quantitative and qualitative analysis to highlight business risks and opportunities for business units.

• Business processes - Become acquainted with business processes and highlight opportunities for automation and process improvement.

• Financial close - Occasionally prepare journal entries related to financial close activities (end-of period accruals, reclass entries).

About You

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 3+ years related FP&A / Operational / Strategic Finance experience.

• Proficiency in analytical and financial modeling skills (Excel / Google Sheets), with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Exposure to accounting principles (revenue, cost of revenue, operating expense) and their application to periodic financial reporting, planning and forecasting.

Other Qualifications:

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and collaboration skills — nothing falls through the cracks, you over-communicate, and excel working as part of a team.

• Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment.

• Positive, self-starter attitude with an eagerness to learn and improve.

• Previous experience in finance, analysis, consulting, or related fields at a technology company.

• Experience with SaaS finance concepts - ARR, net dollar retention, LTV, etc.

• Experience with Workday, Tableau, and Adaptive a plus.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits,