Technical Lead - Workday Finance Planning & Analysis

About Us:

We turn customer challenges into growth opportunities. Material is a global strategy partner to the world\xe2\x80\x99s most recognizable brands and innovative companies. Our people around the globe thrive by helping organizations design and deliver rewarding customer experiences. We use deep human insights, design innovation and data to create experiences powered by modern technology. Our approaches speed engagement and growth for the companies we work with and transform relationships between businesses and the people they serve. Srijan, a Material company, is a renowned global digital engineering firm with a reputation for solving complex technology problems using their deep technology expertise and leveraging strategic partnerships with top-tier technology partners. Be a part of an Awesome Tribe.
: Reporting to the Assoc. Director, Enterprise Applications as a member of the IT Enterprise Applications team, the Enterprise Applications Analyst, Finance is a talented individual contributor, responsible for supporting, maintaining, and optimizing complex Workday reports that supports an informed
decision-making process of Material\xe2\x80\x99s executive leadership, Finance and FP&A teams. This position requires an in-depth understanding of Workday reporting, Adaptive Planning, FP&A processes, and financial data analysis.
The Enterprise Applications Analyst, Finance is an enthusiastic individual contributor who partners with Finance, FP&A, Accounting, and IT Enterprise Applications stakeholders to deeply understand and execute requirements of matrix and composite reports the includes (FP&A, Core Finance, Workforce
Planning, and Resource Management). They fulfil Material IT\'s mission of People First by identifying & implementing best practices, ensuring value is delivered by Material\xe2\x80\x99s investment in Workday reporting and analytics. They appreciate nuance, but fight complexity, motivated by the satisfaction of faster, more reliable outcomes for Material\xe2\x80\x99s client-facing project teams and end-users, and are energized by exposure to the full gamut of the Enterprise Applications, translating business & reporting needs into reliable, scalable & secure solutions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a partner supporting Finance modules in Workday, including FP&A reporting, Expenses, Procurement, Projects, etc.
• Provide consultation to Finance teams (primarily FP&A), building domain knowledge, gathering requirements, providing solutions and impact analysis.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on current and upcoming Workday capabilities.
• Configure, test, validate and implement related Business Process changes in Workday.
• Assist in testing of integrations, security and recurring events.
• Provide input and knowledge sharing with IT Finance squad(s), Finance, and FP&A teams as appropriate.
• Participate in scheduled and ad-hoc training in order to improve policy and process acumen.
• Design and maintain system configuration in Workday and Adaptive Planning.
• Collaborate with FP&A team members to identify reporting requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Provide analysis of impacts to reporting based on new releases or updates to integrated system functionality and recommend/apply changes.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of Finance operations within Workday and experience in Finance data management and reporting in Adaptive Planning.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects.
• Proven ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy and with highly confidential data.
• Working knowledge of HCM and Finance information systems, including experience in designing,building and testing reports in various applications including Workday and Adaptive Planning.
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Workday Finance (Pro certification preferred)
• Strong understanding of financial concepts, data analysis, and FP&A processes (Adaptive Planning is a must)
• Foundational understanding of day-to-day Professional Services and related business processes, including:
  
  • Core Financials
  • Financial Planning
  • Expenses
  • Project Billing

Why work for Material?

In addition to fulfilling, high-impact work, company culture and benefits are integral to determining if a job is a right fit for you. Here is a bit about who we are and highlights around what we offer.
Who We Are & What We Care About

• Material is a global company, and we work with best-of-class brands worldwide. We also create and launch new brands and products, putting innovation and value creation at the center of our practice. Our clients are at the top of their class, across industry sectors from technology to retail, transportation, finance, and healthcare.

• Material employees join a peer group of exceptionally talented colleagues across the company, the country, and even the world. We develop capabilities, craft, and leading-edge market offerings across seven global practices including strategy and insights, design, data & analytics, technology, and tracking. Our engagement management team makes it all hum for clients.

• We prize inclusion and interconnectedness. We amplify our impact through the people, perspectives, and expertise we engage in our work. Our commitment to deep human understanding combined with a science & systems approach uniquely equips us to bring a rich frame of reference to our work.

• A community focused on learning and making an impact. Material is an outcomes focused company. We create experiences that matter, create new value, and make a difference in people\'s lives.

What We Offer:

• Professional Development and Mentorship.
• Hybrid work mode with remote friendly workplace. (6 times in a row Great Place To Work Certified).
• Health and Family Insurance.
• 40+ Leaves per year along with maternity & paternity leaves.
• Wellness, meditation and Counselling sessions.