Chief Financial Systems Strategist

Senior Financial Systems Administrator Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Systems Administrator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience administering Workday Adaptive Planning, including modeling, writing formulas, and report building.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the in-house subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Build and maintain financial models, sheets, and reports to support budgeting and forecasting needs.
• Design and restructure account hierarchies, dimensions, and attributes to align with evolving business needs.
• Own system enhancements, troubleshoot user issues, and provide day-to-day support across departments.
• Collaborate with FP&A team members to gather requirements and translate them into Adaptive Planning configurations.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate workflows, and improve data accuracy.
• Oversee and support integrations between Workday modules (HCM, Finance, Expenses) and Adaptive Planning.
• Translate business needs into scalable system solutions through configuration, formula logic, and reporting.
• Collaborate with external Workday consultants.
• Support monthly reporting and annual budgeting processes in Adaptive Planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve system usage and train internal users on best practices.
• Stay up to date on Workday releases and recommend relevant features to adopt.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and IT teams to ensure data consistency, compliance, and efficient workflows.
• Drive process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.
• Be a driver of change and challenge the status quo to enable scalable, automated solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Amenable to work night shift starting from 8:00 PM-5:00 AM PHT.
• Shifting Schedule (depending on business/client needs).
• Hybrid setup (2 days onsite, 3 days work from home) either in Clark or Makati Site.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field. Info Systems degree is a plus but not required.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience administering Workday Adaptive Planning, including modeling, writing formulas, and report building.
• Deep knowledge of financial planning structures (account hierarchies, dimensions, attributes, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of Adaptive Integrations.
• Strong communication skills – able to partner with both technical and non-technical users.
• Ability to take full ownership of the system while working autonomously and cross-functionally.
• Comfortable writing and troubleshooting formulas.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
• SQL familiarity a plus.
• Experience working in a CPA, advisory, or other professional services firm strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of how Workday Adaptive Planning interacts and integrates with other Workday modules.
• Comfortable writing and troubleshooting Workday Report Writer.

Benefits

• Wellness program.
• HMO coverage.
• Rewards and Recognition program.
• Free shuttle service.
• Free lunch meal.
• On-demand learning classes.
• Discretionary time off and Holidays.
• Performance-based salary increase.
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on client or individual performance.
• CPA & Certification Assistance and Bonus Program.

What's In It For You

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring, and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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