Workday Technical Analyst (Workday Financial)

Workday Technical Analyst - Workday Finance

Location: Hybrid - Greater Toronto Area (Initially 4 days at the office for the first 3 months. After 3 months, 2 days from the office and 3 days work from home)
Industry: Insurance / Financial Services
Type: Full-Time, Contract

About The Opportunity

SRA Staffing is hiring a Technical Analyst V - Workday Finance on behalf of a leading insurance organization undergoing continued digital transformation across its financial systems landscape.

This role plays a critical part in managing and optimizing Workday Finance solutions, driving business process improvements, and supporting strategic initiatives. The organization is focused on operational excellence, financial governance, and continuous modernization of enterprise systems.

This position combines technical expertise, business analysis, project leadership, and stakeholder engagement in a dynamic, enterprise environment.

Role Overview

The Technical Analyst V will lead and support Information Systems (IS) and business initiatives related to Workday Finance. You will act as the bridge between business and technology teams, ensuring financial systems are effectively configured, optimized, and aligned with organizational objectives.

This role requires strong configuration experience within Workday Finance modules, combined with project management capabilities, vendor management, and change leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support IS and business initiatives, managing timelines, stakeholder communication, and end-to-end delivery.
• Manage and support Workday Finance systems, including configurations, workflows, security, integrations, and enhancements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze business processes, identify key drivers, and recommend technology-enabled solutions.
• Develop business cases and strategic recommendations, including cost-benefit analysis, implementation planning, and training strategies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify inefficiencies and implement workflow and process improvements.
• Support validation and UAT activities to ensure delivered solutions meet user expectations and compliance standards.
• Act as Project Manager and/or Scrum Master for smaller initiatives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, configuration notes, and user training materials.
• Support release readiness activities and coordinate system updates, patches, and enhancements with minimal disruption.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate deliverables, and ensure service accountability.
• Balance multiple assignments while maintaining high quality and delivery standards.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree (minimum education requirement).
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, focused on business systems analysis, financial systems, and enterprise solution delivery.
• 5+ years of hands-on Workday Finance experience.
• Minimum 2 years of end-to-end Workday Finance implementation experience covering:
  • General Ledger
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Billing
• Minimum 2 years of experience with:
  • Financial Data Model (FDM)
  • Worktags
  • BIRT Reporting
  • Workday APIs
  • Exposure to Workday Studio
• Strong experience in Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Proven ability to explore alternative solution options and recommend designs that exceed business requirements.

Core Competencies

• Vendor management and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinking and change management expertise
• Strong project management capabilities
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Self-starter with strong initiative and accountability

Preferred Experience

• Experience within insurance or financial services environments
• Experience leading financial system transformations or optimization initiatives
• Experience supporting enterprise-level integrations and reporting solutions

How To Apply

Email your resume to AnushaS@srastaffing.com

SRA Staffing and our clients are equal opportunity employers committed to diversity, accessibility, and inclusion. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.