Workday Systems Accountant

Workday Systems Accountant
Location: London / Madrid
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 D.O.E
Ref: J17718

An international Financial Services organisation is looking for a Finance Systems Accountant to take a lead on the day-to-day support and administration of their ERP System, Workday Financials. This role will be a stand-alone position, with the other member of the team focusing exclusively on the implementation of Workday Adaptive Planning. The business has a global footprint and is forecasted to grow by ~25% headcount by the end of 2024.

Responsibilities:

– Responsible for day-to-day administration of Workday Financials, including updating securities and minor configuration changes
– Support Finance users with any queries or issues with Workday via ServiceNow portal
– Drive best practice within the Finance team, delivering training on Workday functionality when necessary
– Ensure Business Processes are maintained and working correctly
– Liaise with 3rd party support partner (AMS Partner) and escalate any unresolved technical issues
– Take a lead on the bi-annual releases, implementing new functionality and communicating any changes to Finance team

Qualifications:

– Essential: Background in a Finance role, preferably at least Part Qualified Accountant
– Essential: At least 18 months experience working with Workday Financials in a support capacity
– Essential: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
– Experience working in a Financial Services firm preferred
– Ability to travel to the office (London or Madrid) 60% of your time

Applicants must be residents of the UK or Spain to be considered for this position.