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Workday Financial Analyst — Temporary Limited Term
Closes 12-Nov-2026 (EST)
Fort Valley, GA, USA
Full Time
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Job Title: Workday Financial Analyst - Temporary
Department: Business and Finance
Reports to: AVP/Controller for Business and Finance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary
The Workday Financial Analyst serves in a critical, specialized role
supporting the implementation of Workday Financials at Fort Valley State
University (FVSU). This position combines financial expertise with Workday
ERP system knowledge to support, enhance, and optimize the University's
financial operations.
The Workday Financial Analyst serves as a key liaison between the FVSU finance
team and the University System of Georgia (USG) implementation team to
support a successful ERP deployment and effective long-term use of Workday
Financials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with the USG implementation team to support the configuration
of Workday Financials modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable,
Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Projects, Revenue Management, Asset
Management, Cash Management, and Close and Consolidation.
Perform audits, reconciliations, and data-quality reviews to support the
accuracy and completeness of financial data throughout implementation.
Support alignment of financial data and processes with institutional
policies, procedures, and applicable federal and state regulatory
requirements.
Support the development of financial reporting structures and dashboards
and leverage accurate financial data to enhance analytics and inform
decision-making.
Partner with Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, and other
business stakeholders to evaluate current processes, identify
inefficiencies, and recommend opportunities for automation and workflow
improvement.
Serve as a liaison among Finance, Information Technology, business units,
and the USG implementation team to align Workday functionality with
operational needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and document
requirements for system enhancements and integrations.
Provide end-user support and assist with troubleshooting and resolution of
Workday Financials system issues.
Develop and deliver training and guidance to users to support system
adoption and effective use of Workday Financials.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge of core financial processes, including General Ledger,
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, procurement, projects, and cash
management.
Proficiency with Workday reporting tools, including BIRT, dashboards, and
calculated fields.
Experience with data analysis, regulatory compliance, and system security.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of
attention to detail.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear information for
non-technical stakeholders.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Accounting, Information
Technology, and other functional areas.
Ability to evaluate business processes and identify opportunities for
workflow optimization and automation.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Business
Administration, or a related field.
Three to five or more years of experience supporting Workday Financials or
similar ERP systems.
Minimum of two years of experience leading and managing Workday
implementation efforts.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting a Workday Financials implementation within higher
education, the public sector, or another complex, decentralized
organization.
Experience working within a University System of Georgia institution or
comparable multi-entity environment.
Demonstrated experience with financial data conversion, validation,
reconciliation, or ERP implementation testing.
Experience developing financial reports, dashboards, calculated fields, or
other decision-support tools in Workday.
Experience supporting user acceptance testing, system readiness
activities, or post-implementation stabilization.
Experience documenting business processes, functional requirements, system
configurations, or standard operating procedures.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts
involving Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, and operational
stakeholders.
Workday certification, formal Workday training, or relevant professional
certification in finance, accounting, information systems, or project
management.
Work Schedule
This is a temporary, on-site position. The normal work schedule is based on
the operational needs of the University. Occasional work outside of normal
business hours may be required during critical phases of the Workday
implementation, including system testing, go-live, and post-implementation
stabilization.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment with
extensive use of computers and other standard office technology.
The position requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a
computer.
The position may require occasional movement between offices, meeting
spaces, and other locations on campus.
The position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information
effectively with employees, University stakeholders, and external
partners.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fort Valley State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University
does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information,
protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other
status protected by applicable federal, state, or University System of Georgia
policy.
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