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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Workday Financials Specialist - **Company:** Focus on WD - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Workday Integrations, Systems Integration, Workday Financials, Workday Security, Workday Reporting, Workday - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2845717726-workday-financials-specialist ## About the Role * Strong hands-on experience with Workday Financials, particularly configuration and functional support. * Good understanding of accounting principles and how finance processes operate within Workday. * Strong experience creating Workday reports and dashboards. * Ability to translate business requirements into practical system solutions. * Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. * Comfortable working independently and managing competing priorities. * Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with Finance and senior stakeholders. Desirable * Experience or knowledge of Workday Financials integrations. * Experience with customer billing and/or intercompany processes. * Exposure to multi-entity or international finance environments. * Understanding of the Workday security model. * Knowledge of French accounting requirements. * Workday Pro certification in Financials and/or Reporting. * Experience supporting Finance automation or transformation projects. ## Description Workday Financials * Own the day-to-day configuration, maintenance and enhancement of Workday Financials. * Investigate functional issues and provide effective solutions to users. * Review existing functionality and identify opportunities to improve processes, usability and efficiency. * Ensure the platform continues to meet financial, operational and compliance requirements. * Monitor Workday releases and assess relevant new functionality. Reporting & Data * Build, maintain and improve Workday Financials reports and dashboards. * Turn business requirements into clear, accurate and useful reporting solutions. * Work with Finance and business stakeholders to understand reporting needs. * Support reliable and consistent financial data across Workday reporting. * Help stakeholders use Workday information to support operational and strategic decisions. Finance & Stakeholder Management * Work closely with Finance teams, including Accounts Payable and management accounting. * Provide advice on Workday functionality and appropriate system solutions. * Act as a trusted point of contact for Finance-related Workday queries. * Develop strong relationships with Finance, IT and senior stakeholders. * Explain technical matters clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Training & User Support * Provide guidance to Workday users with varying levels of experience. * Support training and knowledge-sharing activities across Finance and other business areas. * Help users understand and make effective use of Workday functionality. * Contribute to documentation, processes and user guidance. Integrations You'll work alongside colleagues responsible for Workday integrations, providing functional input where financial processes are involved. This will include: * Supporting integration requirements and solution design. * Participating in testing and troubleshooting. * Helping resolve issues across Workday and connected systems.Working with IT, Finance and external partners to support effective end-to-end processes. Continuous Improvement * Contribute to the future development and roadmap of Workday Financials. * Identify opportunities for Finance process improvement and automation. * Support initiatives focused on Accounts Payable automation. * Explore the practical use of emerging and AI-enabled technologies. * Assess new Workday capabilities and recommend improvements. * Work with external Workday support specialists where required while maintaining ownership of functional outcomes. ## Related Videos - [Designing How Work Feels: The Science Behind Sanofi’s Workplace Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1848-designing-how-work-feels-the-science-behind-sanofi-s-workplace-experience) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - How DevRel Makes Tech More Human](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2149-wearedevelopers-live-how-devrel-makes-tech-more-human) - [The 2026 Talent Pivot: Essential Trends for an Evolving Workforce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100098-the-2026-talent-pivot-essential-trends-for-an-evolving-workforce) - [The Future of Employee Wellbeing: Benefits, Trust & Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1808-the-future-of-employee-wellbeing-benefits-trust-performance) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)