Analyst III, Workday ERP

Overview

At Wipfli, people count.

 

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

 

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

 

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Requisition Number: 2026-8316

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, Enterprise Resource Planning, the Analyst III, Enterprise Resource Planning gathers information and data, analyzes and documents business and technical requirements, identifies and implements business process improvements and technology solutions, assists in the preparation and finalization of business case documents, and executes cross-functional initiatives in accordance with firm policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: 

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with business leaders, project teams, IT, vendors, and architects to gather, validate, and translate business requirements into effective, scalable solutions. 
• Lead the development of business cases and requirements documentation, ensuring alignment to system strategy, organizational goals, and potential impacts of system changes or upgrades. 
• Drive end-to-end delivery of solutions, from requirements through implementation and post-deployment optimization, ensuring outcomes are delivered efficiently, on time, and aligned to business objectives. 
• Ensure quality and consistency of deliverables, including requirements, test strategies, and risk assessments, in alignment with established project standards. 
• Collaborate with enterprise and solution architects, QA, and technical teams to translate requirements into solution designs, validate system performance, and support successful implementation. 
• Analyze current business processes and systems to identify and implement opportunities for improvement, automation, and enhanced user experience, particularly within Workday. 
• Stay current on market trends, customer needs, and industry best practices, leveraging insights from peers and external networks to recommend continuous improvements. 
• Mentor and support the development of other analysts, promoting continuous learning of business processes, systems, and technical capabilities. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or an IT related major, business, finance or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and job-related experience 
• Experience with Workday PSA and Financials modules.  
• IIBA certification or demonstrated equivalent with business analysis focus 
• Five+ years of job-related experience, including 3+ years of experience with Workday 
• Large group meeting facilitation 
• Heavy business analysis or systems analysis concentration 
• Business process or system design/implementation 
• Demonstrated preference for taking initiative and ownership of business analysis deliverables and other relevant project deliverables 
• Demonstrated ability to learn and understand internal stakeholder's priorities, challenges, methods, and processes. 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization 

Preferred qualifications:

• System life cycle management experience 
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, Time and Expense and other Workday modules 
• Workday PRO Certifications 
• Software systems selection experience 
• Project Management or project coordination experience 
• Experience with Workday PSA, Financials, Adaptive Planning, Time and Expense and other Workday modules 

Alaina Lister, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!

#LI-AL1 #LI-Remote

Additional Details

Additional Details:

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Responsibilities: 

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with business leaders, project teams, IT, vendors, and architects to gather, validate, and translate business requirements into effective, scalable solutions. 
• Lead the development of business cases and requirements documentation, ensuring alignment to system strategy, organizational goals, and potential impacts of system changes or upgrades. 
• Drive end-to-end delivery of solutions, from requirements through implementation and post-deployment optimization, ensuring outcomes are delivered efficiently, on time, and aligned to business objectives. 
• Ensure quality and consistency of deliverables, including requirements, test strategies, and risk assessments, in alignment with established project standards. 
• Collaborate with enterprise and solution architects, QA, and technical teams to translate requirements into solution designs, validate system performance, and support successful implementation. 
• Analyze current business processes and systems to identify and implement opportunities for improvement, automation, and enhanced user experience, particularly within Workday. 
• Stay current on market trends, customer needs, and industry best practices, leveraging insights from peers and external networks to recommend continuous improvements. 
• Mentor and support the development of other analysts, promoting continuous learning of business processes, systems, and technical capabilities. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or an IT related major, business, finance or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and job-related experience 
• Experience with Workday PSA and Financials modules.  
• IIBA certification or demonstrated equivalent with business analysis focus 
• Five+ years of job-related experience, including 3+ years of experience with Workday 
• Large group meeting facilitation 
• Heavy business analysis or systems analysis concentration 
• Business process or system design/implementation 
• Demonstrated preference for taking initiative and ownership of business analysis deliverables and other relevant project deliverables 
• Demonstrated ability to learn and understand internal stakeholder's priorities, challenges, methods, and processes. 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization 

Preferred qualifications:

• System life cycle management experience 
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, Time and Expense and other Workday modules 
• Workday PRO Certifications 
• Software systems selection experience 
• Project Management or project coordination experience 
• Experience with Workday PSA, Financials, Adaptive Planning, Time and Expense and other Workday modules 

Alaina Lister, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!

#LI-AL1 #LI-Remote