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Workday Financials Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

The Workday Financials Analyst is responsible for supporting the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the Workday Financials modules. This role will work closely with finance teams to ...

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How much do workday financials functional analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for workday financials functional analyst in the United States is $48.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.73 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Workday Financials Functional Analyst?

A Workday Financials Functional Analyst is a professional who specializes in implementing, configuring, and supporting Workday Financial Management software. They work closely with business stakeholders to understand financial processes, translate requirements into system solutions, and ensure the successful operation of Workday Financials modules such as accounting, procurement, and expense management. Their role often involves troubleshooting issues, conducting user training, and optimizing the system to improve financial workflows. They act as a bridge between technical teams and end users to deliver effective financial solutions within the Workday platform.

What are some common challenges faced by Workday Financials Functional Analysts during system implementations?

Workday Financials Functional Analysts often encounter challenges such as managing complex data migrations, adapting business processes to fit within Workday's capabilities, and ensuring seamless integration with other enterprise systems. Balancing stakeholder expectations while maintaining compliance with financial regulations can also be demanding. Successful analysts stay proactive by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, maintaining clear communication, and continuously updating their knowledge of system updates and best practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Workday Financials Functional Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Workday Financials Functional Analyst, you need expertise in financial processes, accounting principles, and strong analytical skills, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Proficiency with the Workday Financials platform, experience in ERP implementations, and relevant certifications like Workday Pro are highly valuable. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail are essential soft skills for collaborating with stakeholders and translating business needs into technical solutions. These skills and qualifications enable effective optimization of financial systems, ensure accurate reporting, and support organizational decision-making.
Workday Financials Functional SME (2 vacancies)

Workday Financials Functional SME (2 vacancies)

The City University of New York

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

263rd of 539 rated colleges and universities


Job description

POSITION DETAILS
The City University of New York (CUNY) seeks two highly skilled Workday Financials Functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to play a critical role in managing and optimizing the Workday Financials functional areas. These positions are part of the Office of Budget and Finance (OBF) and work closely with the Computing & Information Services (CIS) department to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the University's financial system.
These roles will also involve collaboration with finance professionals at OBF and across all CUNY campuses to maximize the use of Workday Financials within CUNYWork, the University's transition from its legacy PeopleSoft ERP system to a modern SaaS-based platform. The incumbents will report to the University Director of Decision Support and Operations and contribute to the ongoing optimization of Workday Financials.
Key duties include, but are not limited the following:
  • Develop and serve as the senior subject matter expert in key Workday Financial functional areas, including Financial Accounting, Budgets, Adaptive Planning, Banking and Settlement, Gift and Endowment Accounting, Investments, Revenue and Customer Accounts, Grants Management, Procurement, Supplier Accounts, Expenses, Business Assets, and Capital Projects; SMEs will provide strategic insights to ensure these areas are effectively implemented and optimized while maintaining flexibility to support other functional areas as needed.
  • Manage cross-functional collaboration with Finance, IT, HR, and other stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into efficient Workday Financials solutions.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Financials, providing guidance and support to end-users while troubleshooting system issues to ensure smooth operations.
  • Develop and manage Workday Financials configurations - including Business Processes, Account Posting Rules, and security assignments - in collaboration with Finance, Accounting, and Budget teams, and troubleshoot issues to ensure seamless system performance.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance financial processes and create scalable, repeatable solutions that support finance teams across CUNY.
  • Monitor system performance and manage troubleshooting efforts to ensure Workday Financials operates efficiently; evaluate feature releases (upgrades) and service updates, and address issues proactively to maintain smooth system operations.
  • Develop and deliver training programs to ensure finance professionals and end-users across campuses are proficient in Workday Financials; provide ongoing support to enhance system utilization.
  • Collaborate with other departments (HR, Procurement, etc.) to integrate Workday Financials with other CUNY systems, streamlining financial operations and improving cross-departmental collaboration.

NOTE:
Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:
Bachelor's degree and six years' related experience required.
Preferred:
  • A degree in computer science, business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.; at least two years of experience working with Workday Financials.
  • Comprehensive hands-on expertise across multiple Workday Financials areas-such as accounting, budgeting, grants, procurement, and capital projects-with proven ability to deliver strategic solutions in complex environments, ideally supported by Workday certification.
  • Direct experience in the Public Sector or Higher Education is highly preferred, with a strong understanding of fund accounting, compliance, and reporting requirements.
  • Experience with large-scale system implementations, particularly with SaaS-based solutions like Workday.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, IT, and Human Resources professionals, to drive system improvements.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to address complex system issues.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead training initiatives and support users across multiple campuses.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Assists in managing the University's financial operations, including accounting, reporting, analysis, and compliance activities.
- Advises University and College managers on funding appropriateness and proposes fiscal solutions to resolve academic and/or administrative issues
- Participates in developing University-wide budgeting policies and procedures; interprets and ensures compliance with University, State, and City policies, guidelines, rules and regulations
- Participates in strategic planning and re-engineering efforts; evaluates outcomes and makes recommendations regarding resources
- Develops and recommends fiscal policies and controls
- Prepares and manages the production of financial, statistical, and analytical reports
- Collaborates with government agencies, auditors, and others as needed
- May negotiate contracts
- May hire, supervise and train finance and/or clerical staff, and manage related administrative functions
- Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Associate
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range is $109,898 - $129,041, commensurate with credentials, education, and experience.
CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.
The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:
https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=31539&PostingSeq=1
Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings
CLOSING DATE
August 15, 2026. (Revised)
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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