Senior Workday Finance Systems Analyst

October 27, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

London, United Kingdom

Description

An established international organisation is hiring a Senior Workday Systems Analyst to support and develop its Workday Financials platform across EMEA. The role is hands-on and functional: BAU support, configuration, system optimisation and project delivery. With growth through acquisitions and several strategic finance systems initiatives, the analyst will integrate new entities, enhance existing functionality and keep Workday aligned with the business. Role type is permanent, based in London with a hybrid format, and the salary band is £85,000 – £100,000 per annum.

Responsibilities

Manage functional support, troubleshooting, configuration and enhancements across Workday Financials at tier 2/3 level
Partner with finance stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into effective system solutions
Support the integration of newly acquired entities into Workday, including process alignment and system setup
Contribute to EMEA e-invoicing initiatives and evolving regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities to optimise functionality, improve processes and maximise the value of Workday releases
Support finance systems projects, system governance, security roles, access management and approval workflows
Collaborate with internal teams and external implementation partners to deliver system improvements

Requirements

Strong hands-on Workday experience in a Systems Analyst, Product Owner or similar functional role
Practical experience across Core Financials modules, PSA, Expenses, Projects and Supply Chain Management
Practical configuration experience across Workday Financials with the ability to manage changes and enhancements independently
Experience working with finance stakeholders in a complex, multi-entity environment
Exposure to acquisitions, entity integrations or finance transformation projects
Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive approach to continuous improvement