[Remote] Workday IT Financial Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, partnering with top hospitals and health systems nationwide. They are seeking an IT expert with Workday Financials experience to serve as a key liaison between Finance, IT, and business stakeholders, responsible for system configuration, data integrity, reporting, and ongoing enhancements that enable financial operations across the healthcare enterprise. Responsibilities • Configure, maintain, and support Workday Financials modules (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Grants, Projects) • Manage system updates, releases, and enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations • Troubleshoot issues and partner with technical teams to resolve system defects • Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, and operational leaders to gather requirements and translate them into system solutions • Act as a functional subject matter expert for Workday Financial processes in a healthcare setting • Provide guidance on best practices for financial workflows and system utilization • Develop and maintain Workday dashboards, reports, and analytics to support financial decision-making • Ensure data accuracy and integrity within financial systems • Support regulatory reporting needs, including healthcare-specific requirements (e.g., cost reporting, compliance reporting) • Identify opportunities to streamline financial business processes through automation and system enhancements • Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives and system optimization efforts • Support integration efforts between Workday and other enterprise systems (e.g., EHR, supply chain, payroll) • Ensure system controls and configurations align with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA considerations when applicable to financial data) • Participate in audits and provide documentation and support as needed • Develop end-user training materials and documentation • Provide ongoing user support and education for Finance and operational teams • Assist in onboarding new users and promoting system adoption • Provide advanced configuration, troubleshooting, and production support across Workday HCM, Financial Management, and Security Administration • Partner with HR and Finance teams to translate business requirements into scalable, supportable Workday solutions • Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex production issues in collaboration with Workday and third‑party vendors • Design, configure, and support Workday security domains, business process frameworks, and role‑based access models • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations such as SOX, HIPAA (where applicable), and data privacy standards • Support audits by producing security documentation, reports, and evidence • Implement least‑privilege access models and monitor security‑related changes • Support Workday tenant management across Production, Sandbox, Preview, and Implementation environments • Participate in Workday biannual updates, impact analysis, regression testing, and feature adoption • Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures • Follow ITIL‑aligned incident, problem, and change management practices • Act as a technical mentor to other analysts and consultants • Evaluate new Workday features and recommend enhancements • Participate in roadmap planning and digital transformation initiatives • Support Agile and DevOps‑aligned delivery models Skills • Bachelor's degree in information systems, Finance, Accounting, or related field • 3–7 years of IT experience supporting Workday Financials or similar ERP systems • Workday Pro: Financial Management Certification • Strong understanding of financial processes (GL, AP, budgeting, procurement) • Experience with reporting tools within Workday (e.g., Workday Report Writer, dashboards) • Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills • Experience in a healthcare or hospital system environment • Workday Financials certification(s) • Experience with Workday integrations (e.g., EIB, Studio, APIs) • Knowledge of healthcare financial operations (e.g., cost accounting, grants management) • Familiarity with compliance frameworks relevant to healthcare organizations Company Overview • Akumin is a leading U.S. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://akumin.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • Akumin® has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 1 in 2022, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.