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Workday Projects Specialist

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Our client is seeking a skilled Workday financial professional with a strong background in multiple Workday Financial Modules, particularly in Project Services Automation (PSA). The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the business to manage Workday Financials and Project activities, focusing on the PSA module. This role offers the chance to work both independently and in partnership with Business Owners and other subject matter experts as needed. * Strong background in multiple Workday Financial Modules * Specific focus on Project Services Automation (PSA) * Opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively

What you'll do:

As a Workday Projects Specialist, you will be at the forefront of managing Workday Financials and Project activities. Your role will involve serving as the Subject Matter Expert for the PSA module in Workday, providing guidance, best practices, and expertise to stakeholders and users. You will oversee the generation and analysis of financial reports to support project performance evaluation and strategic decision-making. Additionally, you will lead the development of detailed project budgets, perform variance analysis, and manage financial aspects of contracts. Engaging with stakeholders to gather feedback and communicate Workday updates is also a key part of your role. Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices in project accounting is crucial, as is leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance PSA workflows, financial processes, and system functionalities.

  • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the PSA module in Workday
  • Oversee the generation and analysis of financial reports to support project performance evaluation and strategic decision-making
  • Lead the development of detailed project budgets, perform variance analysis, and manage financial aspects of contracts
  • Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback, communicate Workday updates
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and best practices in project accounting, identifying and mitigating potential risks
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance PSA workflows, financial processes, and system functionalities


What you bring:

As a Workday Projects Specialist, you bring a wealth of technical skills and expertise to the table. You are a Certified Workday Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Finance, specifically in the PSA module, with comprehensive knowledge of the Workday Financials and PSA modules. Your strong ability to analyse complex data sets, identify trends, and generate financial reports is matched by your expertise in developing detailed project budgets, conducting variance analysis, managing contracts from a financial perspective, and ensuring compliance with revenue recognition principles. You are proficient in tracking and allocating costs accurately across multiple projects and capable of analysing systems and data to identify root causes of issues. Your meticulous approach to documentation, data analysis, and reporting ensures accuracy and clarity in all financial processes. With strong interpersonal skills, you communicate clearly with stakeholders and team members, fostering a collaborative environment across diverse teams. Your proven ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively and adapt to changing priorities is key to your success in this role.

  • Certified Workday Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Finance (specifically in the PSA module)
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Workday Financials and PSA modules
  • Strong ability to analyse complex data sets, identify trends, and generate financial reports
  • Expertise in developing detailed project budgets, conducting variance analysis, managing contracts (from a financial perspective), and ensuring compliance with revenue recognition principles
  • Proficient in tracking and allocating costs accurately across multiple projects
  • Capable of analysing systems and data to identify root causes of issues
  • Meticulous in documentation, data analysis, and reporting
  • Strong interpersonal skills for clear communication with stakeholders and team members
  • Proven ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively and adapt to changing priorities
  • Dedication to staying updated on Workday enhancements and best practices

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Henry Maling on 04 471 9700.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accounting & Finance

Focus: Financial Analysis & Modelling

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Wellington

Job Reference: 2013810/001

Date posted: 20 October 2024

Consultant: Henry Maling

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