Sr. Workday Application Analyst, Finance & Adaptive, Grocery Tech Business Operations & Program Management

Join our dynamic team as a Sr. Workday Application Analyst, delivering technical expertise in Workday Finance and Adaptive for Amazon"s subsidiary Whole Foods Market. This role blends financial systems knowledge with hands-on technical skills to optimize system performance, maintain operational excellence, and ensure seamless functionality across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. You"ll leverage your deep understanding of financial concepts-including Ledger Accounts, Cost Centers, Journal Entries, Account Posting Rules, Costing Allocations, Bank Reconciliations, and Accounts Payable-to design solutions, execute testing, and maintain system integrity while supporting both day-to-day operations and strategic enhancement initiatives.

Key job responsibilities

Technical System Management

• Design, configure, and maintain Workday Finance and Adaptive modules, ensuring optimal system performance and alignment with business requirements.
• Provide technical expertise in financial system architecture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Workday Finance functionality.
• Monitor system performance metrics and implement proactive measures to maintain high availability and user satisfaction.

Financial Systems Expertise

• Configure and maintain core financial components including Ledger Accounts, Cost Centers, Journal Entries, and Account Posting Rules.
• Manage Accounts Payable configurations and workflows within Workday.
• Ensure financial data integrity and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Requirements Gathering & Solution Design.

• Translate business needs into technical specifications and system configurations.
• Design scalable solutions that leverage Workday Finance and Adaptive capabilities.
• Evaluate system enhancement requests and provide recommendations on feasibility and implementation approach.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans.
• Utilize Kainos for automated testing to ensure regression coverage and system stability.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with WWGS finance teams to understand business needs and deliver solutions.
• Coordinate with IT teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders on integrations and enhancements.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

A day in the life

As a Workday Application Analyst III, your typical day might include:

• Starting your morning by reviewing system alerts, critical tickets, and prioritizing tasks based on business impact.
• Collaborating with the team during startup meetings to align on ongoing projects, deliverables, and priorities.
• Leading requirements sessions with WWGS finance stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Designing and implementing Workday configuration for Finance and Adaptive modules.
• Developing test plans and leveraging Kainos for automated testing to validate changes.
• Troubleshooting configuration issues and coordinating with IT teams across hybrid environments.
• Creating technical documentation.

About the team

Join the Workday Technology team driving HR technology transformation at Amazon World Wide Grocery supporting Whole Foods Market. Our mission is to deliver technical solutions that optimize HR operations across recruiting, benefits, payroll, and talent management for a workforce spanning 600+ locations. We operate in an Agile environment, collaborating closely with Business Partners, Product Owners, and Developers. Our culture values technical excellence, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing. Team members hold multiple Workday certifications and actively mentor each other on best practices. We balance strategic architecture work with hands-on development, ensuring solutions meet both business needs and enterprise standards.