Workday Finance Analyst

As a Workday Finance Analyst at Genius Sports, your primary responsibilities include troubleshooting Workday issues, implementing change requests, supporting system upgrades, and ensuring data integrity. You'll also be tasked with creating training documentation, developing standardized reports, and collaborating with the Finance Team to improve processes related to Workday Finance.

To qualify for the Workday Finance Analyst position at Genius Sports, you should have a minimum of 2 years of relevant Workday experience, a strong understanding of accounting concepts, and exposure to multi-currency transactions and consolidated reporting. Strong communication skills and adaptability in a multinational company are also essential.

At Genius Sports, we value the development of our employees, offering training and skill enhancement opportunities tailored to your role as a Workday Finance Analyst. You'll have access to health insurance, a flexible working framework, and various team-building events to foster a collaborative and supportive environment.

As a Workday Finance Analyst at Genius Sports, you will be responsible for maintaining a report catalog, developing dashboards, and creating customized reports for budget holders. Your role may also involve collaborating with non-finance teams to fulfill additional reporting requirements.

The work environment at Genius Sports promotes flexibility, creativity, and collaboration. As a Workday Finance Analyst, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to work remotely, participate in social events, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where all team members are supported and empowered.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you utilized Workday to manage financial processes. Discuss your familiarity with its features, such as reporting or configuration, and how you effectively addressed challenges within finance functionalities.

Demonstrate your problem-solving skills by outlining a systematic approach—starting from identifying the issue, analyzing error messages, consulting documentation, and testing solutions. Provide an example from your experience where you successfully resolved a Workday issue.

Discuss the importance of thorough validation processes, regular audits, and maintaining accurate documentation. Offer examples where you implemented these strategies in previous roles to uphold data quality in financial reports.

To address this question, select a financial concept that you're familiar with and break it down into simpler terms. This shows not only your proficiency in the concept but also your communication skills, which are crucial for a role at Genius Sports.

Reflect on cultural differences, communication barriers, and compliance with varying regulations. Give an example of how you've managed these challenges effectively in your past roles, particularly in finance-related tasks.

Your response should demonstrate conflict-resolution skills. Discuss how you would engage in discussions with the department to clarify data sources, present evidence, and collaborate on rectifying any misunderstandings.

Share your experience with specific Workday reporting tools like Composite, Advanced, or Matrix reports. Emphasize a past project where you created custom reports, detailing the processes you followed and the outcomes achieved.

Describe a methodical approach to prioritization, such as utilizing project management tools or maintaining a task list based on urgency and importance. Highlight a relevant experience where effective prioritization led to successful project completion.

Cite tangible improvements you've made in previous positions, such as streamlining reporting processes or improving communication between teams. Explain how these improvements had a significant impact on operational efficiency.

Articulate your passion for sports technology and how Genius Sports aligns with your career goals. Discuss the company's mission and values that resonate with you, emphasizing your desire to contribute to a team dedicated to innovation in the sports industry.