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Position Overview

We are seeking a Sr FP&A Analyst to join our growing FP&A Solutions team within the Finance Transformation organization. This role is critical in supporting the evolution, optimization, and day-to-day management of our financial systems, most notably our Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) tool, Workday Adaptive Planning, and the processes they enable.

As a key member of the Finance Transformation organization, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting workflows. You will be responsible for system administration and configuration, end-user support and training, documentation, and the successful delivery of projects and enhancements that improve efficiency and data integrity across the organization.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with a deep interest in systems and technology. You are detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and excel at solving complex problems. You're comfortable navigating ambiguity and change, and you're energized by opportunities to make meaningful improvements that drive business value.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance scalable, cross-functional financial models and reporting processes, partnering closely with FBP and Corp FP&A stakeholders to support key planning cycles including the forecasts, monthly/quarterly reporting, annual budget planning anBuild and enhance scalable, cross-functional financial models and reporting processes, partnering closely with FBP and Corp FP&A stakeholders to support key planning cycles including the forecasts, monthly/quarterly reporting, annual budget planning, and long-range planning (LRP).d, long-range planning (LRP)

• Audit, validate, and improve data integrity across financial systems by designing controls, investigating anomalies, and working directly with business users and process owners to ensure high-quality outputs and confidence in reported metrics

• Support and drive system evolution initiatives, such as EPM upgrades, ERP integrations, and new configuration rollouts; participate in all phases of the system development lifecycle including requirements gathering, testing, training, and go-live support

• Maintain and evolve all documentation related to financial systems, including end-user training materials, system configuration requirements, and process guides to support knowledge sharing and business continuity

• Oversee and contribute to financial systems projects, managing timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation. Lead testing and change management efforts for major system updates, integrations, and configuration changes

• Foster cross-functional collaboration across Finance, HR, IT, and other key teams to successfully plan, coordinate, and execute projects and process improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial systems, FP&A, or business systems roles, with a strong track record of driving system improvements and supporting complex planning and reporting processes

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree in finance/business, a plus

• Proficiency in enterprise financial applications, including Workday Adaptive Planning, SAP, Workday HCM, Snowflake, Power BI

• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively & influence across all levels of leadership

• Strong people leader with proven experience managing teams in complex, matrixed environments and a demonstrated track record of building & elevating high performing teams

• Solid foundation in financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and accounting principles, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights for business stakeholders

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, with a proactive mindset toward process efficiency and problem-solving

• Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and projects, delivering accurate and timely results in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and organizational skills, with a proactive mindset and ability to manage change while considering downstream impacts on systems, data flows, and business processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Adaptive Planning certification

• Experience working for a high-tech, rapid-growth, or publicly traded SAAS company

• EPM consultancy or EPM implementation experience

• Experience with AI tools and AI integration in budgeting and forecasting processes

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