Job Description

Overview (Looking for both Mid and Senior individuals for two roles)

We are seeking a

Workday Financials System Architect / Analyst

to join a Finance Technology Platforms team supporting a complex, high-growth organization Global organisation. This role sits within a team responsible for enabling Finance to deliver its objectives through

Workday-led system ownership, continuous improvement, and finance transformation initiatives

.

You will play a key role in the

configuration, support, optimization, and evolution of Workday Financials

, including

Workday Adaptive Planning

, while working closely with Finance stakeholders, implementation partners, and vendors.

This is a

hybrid role

, offering exposure to enterprise-scale Workday environments and ongoing transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Workday Application Ownership & Support

Provide

Application Management Support (AMS)

for

Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning

, including: Incident and problem management Release and regression testing End-user support and training Creation of user guides and online help documentation Vendor and partner coordination Configure and maintain Workday Financials modules, with a focus on: Financial Accounting Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Accounts Payable Expenses Manage

user access, roles, and security

within Workday and connected finance systems.

Finance Transformation & Continuous Improvement

Support

Finance Transformation initiatives

, including: Enhancements to Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning Process re-engineering and optimisation Control design and assessment Policy and operating model development Process automation opportunities Partner with Finance stakeholders to: Gather requirements Analyse data and system behaviour Translate business needs into Workday solutions

Integration & Ecosystem Support

Support and understand integrations between Workday and surrounding systems (e.g. P2P, expenses, payments, planning). Work alongside integration platforms (e.g. iPaaS / low-code tools) and third-party vendors to ensure data accuracy and operational resilience. Maintain a strong understanding of

finance system integration patterns and data flows

.

Stakeholder Engagement

Communicate clearly and confidently with Finance, Technology, and external partners. Know when to escalate, seek guidance, and return with well-structured recommendations. Deliver well-defined, task-level work while maintaining a high standard of quality and ownership.

What We're Looking For Essential

Hands-on experience

configuring and supporting Workday Financials

, either as a system analyst, architect, or functional consultant. Experience with

Workday Adaptive Planning

(implementation, support, or enhancement). A recognised

financial qualification

(CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent). Practical experience in operational finance areas such as: Accounts Payable Procure-to-Pay Expenses Strong understanding of

finance systems architecture and integration approaches

. Advanced

Microsoft Excel

skills for data analysis and reconciliation. Ability to: Identify issues Perform root-cause analysis Design and propose effective system or process solutions Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail into business-friendly guidance.

Nice to Have

Experience with: VBA or SQL Low-code or iPaaS integration platforms Administration or support of systems such as Workday, Adaptive Planning, Coupa, Zip, or Emburse
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: R50000,00 - R80000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

Do you have an Accounting Qualification?
Experience:

Workday: 2 years (Required) Workday financials: 2 years (Required) Workday Prism: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Cima / CA (SA) (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal 3631