Workday Finance Product Analyst – Chicago

• Operate as a Workday Financials Product Developer (configuring and optimizing our Workday Financials and build reporting focused on the Adaptive, Budgets, General Ledger, Treasury, and Business Assets modules). 

• Support our internal stakeholders across Huron’s Finance and Accounting teams to understand their needs and develop solutions.  

• Implement new functionality and fixes made available by the weekly and bi-annual Workday releases.  Leverage Workday Community to research and contribute solutions. Ensure internal systems stay on the cutting edge of Workday functionality, working towards continuous optimization.   

• Troubleshoot system issues and support end-users. 

• Partner with other cross-functional and technical teams including Integrations and Security to support and optimize current offerings.  

Qualifications:  

• 1+ years of experience (including internships) in the areas of the business adjacent to Workday FIN required.  This could include financial planning and analysis, finance operations, accounting, or economics. 

• Workday configuration experience a plus, but candidates with the appropriate business knowledge who are proficient at learning and adopting complex systems would also be considered for this role. 

• Good analytical and problem resolution skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Flexibility and adaptability to meet deadlines. 

• Authorization to work in the US. 

Preferred:  

• Report Writer experience is a plus. This position will require report writing and building Office Connect reports. 

• Excel skills a plus. While most of the work will be in Workday and Adaptive, Excel skills are necessary for assessing load files. 

• Experience with Agile scrum methodology.  

Competencies:   

Developing Product Expertise:   

• Continuously Learn – identify and actively participate in learning activities in ways that make the most of the learning experience, keeping on-the-job application in mind, seek and use feedback, critically analyze information, and complete required tasks   

• Technical Skill – comprehend and be able to explain technical terminology and system advances, use technical knowledge to complete tasks effectively and efficiently, know how and when to apply technical skills or procedures, use technical expertise to take advantage of new opportunities, solve more difficult problems and accomplish challenging goals  

• Be Bold & Brave – take on unfamiliar or uncomfortable situations in order to learn, ask questions, be fast to fail, demonstrating progress ahead of perfection, be agile & quick to iterate, always focused on how to create value for the business   

Driving Value:   

• Establish & Deliver on High Levels of Customer Service - adhere to established SLAs, focus on positive Customer interactions, demonstrated through positive feedback  

Delivery:   

• Work Standards – set high standards of performance by establishing criteria and/or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity and service, dedicate required time and energy to assignments and work to overcome obstacles to completion  

• Managing Work – provide appropriate levels of support based on capacity, raising opportunities for additional work or modified priorities to maximize velocity and impact  

• Risk Mitigation – raise risks & issues timely, recommend solutions  

• Earn & Foster Trust – Own outcomes and demonstrate accountability for successes and failures of the team, use learnings to further growth in self and team, demonstrate authenticity with team and business users, embrace individual and collective differences and add to our success.   

• Spark Positivity – be creative in adding business value, and strive to have fun and build on our success  

Agile Methodology:   

• Adopt Agile Principles & Methodology – be knowledgeable and follow Agile development processes   

• PI Planning & Sprint Reviews – engage in planning and deliver all planned work on time, contributing to positive velocity and burndown.   

Flexible living locations in Chicagoland with initial training being in our Chicago office. Once fully trained, working virtually in Chicagoland would become an option. 

The estimated base salary for this job is $60,000 - $80,000 USD The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $64,800 - $89,600. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.