Posted: 18 June
The role
Headline: Senior Finance Workday Reporting Specialist (12-Month FTC) – Shape the Future of Data-Driven Finance
Are you a Workday reporting powerhouse with a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights? We are looking for a visionary specialist to join a leading, social-purpose-driven housing organisation on a Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) to lead the evolution of our financial analytics.
The Missio
nIn this high-impact role, you will be the technical heartbeat of our Finance directorate. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you’ll take full ownership of designing, building, and maintaining sophisticated financial and management reporting solutions. This isn't just about running reports; it’s about technical leadership, setting the gold standard for data governance, and empowering our teams through expert coaching and mentorship
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What You’ll Achie
- veLead End-to-End Delivery: From initial requirements to final adoption, you will drive the lifecycle of complex Workday solutions, including Advanced, Matrix, and Composite reporting pack
- s.Architect Complex Logic: Build and maintain advanced calculated field libraries and KPI definitions, ensuring our data logic is performant and robus
- t.Act as the Ultimate SME: Serve as the escalation point for the most complex reporting challenges, navigating security constraints and data quality hurdles with eas
- e.Champion Strategic Analytics: Influence the broader strategy by aligning Workday insights with BI platforms like Power BI, ensuring a seamless data integration approac
- h.Empower Others: Nurture a growing network of \"Reporting Champions\" across the organisation through high-level training and knowledge sharin
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The Expertise You Br
- ingWorkday Mastery: Deep, hands-on experience in Workday reporting (including Composite reports) and a comprehensive understanding of Workday’s data structur
- es.Technical Toolkit: Practical working knowledge of DAX and SQL coding, alongside experience with business intelligence tools like Power BI or Table
- au.Stakeholder Savvy: Proven ability to translate complex business needs into technically robust solutions while managing senior stakeholders effective
- ly.Data Disciplinarian: A strong advocate for data governance, naming conventions, and version contr
- ol.Qualified Professional: While not essential, being a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is highly desirab
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Why Join This T
eam?You will be joining an organisation that truly values its people. We foster an environment built on trust, transparency, and inclusion, where employee wellbeing is a top priority. You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions under broad direction, contributing to a mission that makes a real difference in people's li
ves.
