Workday Finance Specialist

Workday Finance Specialist

Permanent Fixed Term 12 months | Parkville | Hybrid working

Up to $111,607 + superannuation + up to $15,000 salary packaging

We are seeking an experienced Workday Finance Specialist to join a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation based in Parkville. This permanent fixed term role will support Finance and Procurement teams across the Workday Finance and Adaptive Planning suite, combining hands-on system support with continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement and user education.

The role

Reporting to the Senior ERP Program Manager, you will:

• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 functional support across Workday Finance and Adaptive Planning.
• Manage the finance support queue, troubleshooting and resolving issues while coordinating escalations with the external Workday support partner.
• Support Workday modules including Core Finance, Expenses, Budgets, Projects, Customer Accounts, Business Assets, Banking, Procurement and Accounts Payable.
• Maintain and enhance Workday reporting to meet evolving Finance and Procurement requirements.
• Gather and document business requirements and translate them into practical system improvements.
• Investigate issues arising during testing and coordinate remediation activities.
• Develop process documentation, user guides, training materials and system support resources.
• Deliver end-user training and provide expert advice on Workday Finance, reporting and Adaptive Planning.
• Support the implementation of new functionality, modules and third-party integrations.

About you

• At least three years' experience across finance systems, systems accounting, procurement or a related field.
• Intermediate knowledge of Workday Financials, including configuration, business processes and reporting.
• Intermediate knowledge of Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Experience supporting or implementing enterprise finance systems.
• Level 1 and Level 2 application support experience, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of finance processes such as general ledger, projects, expenses, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience developing test plans, executing system testing and working with third-party developers or support partners.
• Strong business process analysis, documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with ticketing and knowledge-management tools such as Jira Service Management, Freshservice or Confluence.
• A relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

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Desired Skills and Experience

At least three years' experience across finance systems, systems accounting, procurement or a related field.

Intermediate knowledge of Workday Financials, including configuration, business processes and reporting.

Intermediate knowledge of Workday Adaptive Planning.

Experience supporting or implementing enterprise finance systems.

Level 1 and Level 2 application support experience, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Knowledge of finance processes such as general ledger, projects, expenses, budgeting and forecasting.

Experience developing test plans, executing system testing and working with third-party developers or support partners.

Strong business process analysis, documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience with ticketing and knowledge-management tools such as Jira Service Management, Freshservice or Confluence.

A relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.