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# Finance System Analyst

- **Company:** Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD)
- **Location:** Cleveland, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $61,510 - $86,114
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Visualization, E-Procurement, Microsoft SharePoint, Time Tracking Software, Information Technology, Workday, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://clevelandmetroschools.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/jobs/job/Administration-or-As-Assigned/Finance-System-Analyst_R0022864

## About the Role

* Minimum of 3 years in a functional or technical support role in a customer-focused, fast-paced environment. Lesser experience may be considered in combination with education, direct public sector procurement experience and Workday-specific experience.
 * Bachelor's degree in finance, information technology, computer science, or a related field preferred, or additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
 * Project Management Professional (PMP), and Workday Pro Certifications, and / or other function area / industry certification preferred.
 * Demonstrated ability to manage/coordinate multiple projects and successfully prioritize multiple tasks with good judgment and in an effective and productive manner.
 * Strong creative problem-solving skills and analytical skills.
 * Strong customer service ethic delivering with a sense of urgency.
 * Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively across functional areas.
 * Ability to serve as individual contributor whose work requires consistent exercise of discretion and independent judgment.
 * Strong understanding and knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) business processes preferred.
 * Experience updating and testing ERP business processes and functional configurations preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

 * Expected moving, walking and standing consistent with an office environment and occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds
 * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
 * The employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear.
 * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
 * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal office environment
 * Local travel may be required for training/meetings

## Description

Responsible for maintaining, updating, and implementing configurations within Finance systems and tools by providing technical and advisory services and guidance aligning accounting, budgets, purchasing, and/or payroll system requirements with district resources and needs., * Lead implementation, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Finance tools, systems, and business processes, such as Accounting, OnBase, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, eBidding, ePayables, eProcurement, and legacy systems.

 * Primary escalation point for customer-related system issues and work with district end-users to diagnose and resolve Finance functional issues.
 * Manage / coordinate multiple projects and successfully prioritize multiple support tasks, including the external systems that integrate and/or interface with Workday in support of Finance (accounting), Procure-to-Pay, and Payroll functions.
 * Configure, test, and implement system business processes and functions for Procurement, Supplier Accounts, Supplier Portal and Expenses, and/or Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence modules.
 * Collaborate with IT and Communications departments to maintain and update websites and other communications locations (i.e., SharePoint, INSITE) to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
 * Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure that testing scenarios are created and executed for all configuration updates.
 * Assist core users in the preparation, maintenance, and updating of data across multiple systems.
 * Assist Finance functional resources with report development or maintenance and data visualization tools.
 * Escalate issues and risks to team management and district leadership as needed.
 * Employ critical thinking skills and relies on professional experience and judgment to negotiate and execute daily tasks.
 * Conduct or support training for district staff, suppliers and external agencies, as necessary, about Finance systems, processes, and procedures.
 * Participate in efforts to enhance and improve business processes and effectively use available technology in support of District processes.
 * Analyze metrics, reports, and key performance indicators to determine efficiency, cost effectiveness and alignment of Workday functions with District goals.
 * Perform other duties as assigned