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Job Summary
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is seeking a collaborative, solutions-oriented Senior Financial Systems Analyst to help advance our financial and sponsored research operations through expert use of Workday Financials, Workday Grants Management, and Workday Financials Reporting.
This is a high-impact role for an experienced Workday professional who enjoys partnering with Finance & Accounting, Grant and Contract Services (GCS), and Research Administration stakeholders to design intuitive systems, strengthen compliance, and improve how data and processes support scientific discovery. The Senior Finance Systems Analyst serves as a functional leader and trusted advisor, helping guide WHOI through ongoing Workday optimization while ensuring systems align with the unique needs of a complex, grant-funded research institution.
The role spans implementation support, post-production optimization, reporting and analytics, and continuous process improvement across finance and sponsored research.
Essential Duties and Functions
Lead Workday Financials & Grants Management Solutions
- Serve as a functional lead for Workday Financials and Workday Grants Management, partnering closely with GCS, Research Administration, and Finance & Accounting in a higher education and research environment
- Analyze, design, and optimize WHOI’s Financial and Grants Management systems and processes, leveraging Workday best practices
- Partner closely with GCS to ensure Workday configurations support sponsor terms, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements
- Support the full sponsored research lifecycle in Workday, including award setup, budgeting, amendments, cost sharing, F&A, billing, revenue recognition, and closeout
- Support core financial management processes across General Ledger/Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Assets, Cash Management and Financial Planning & Analysis ensuring alignment with institution accounting policies and best practices
- Collaborate with Finance & Accounting leadership and business process owners to design, optimize, and govern Workday Financials configurations and controls
- Act as a key functional lead and trusted advisor during Workday implementations, enhancements, and optimization initiatives
Design and Improve Business Processes
- Collaborate with Finance & Accounting, GCS, Research Administration, Information Systems, HRIS, and other institution partners to design efficient, compliant, and user-friendly processes
- Lead requirements gathering, business process mapping, and future-state design for financial and grants workflows
- Translate complex operational needs into clear functional requirements and Workday configurations
- Evaluate current-state processes, identify improvement opportunities, and guide stakeholders toward best-practice solutions
- Coordinate and support system testing, user acceptance testing, and issue resolution in partnership with business and technical teams
- Support integrations between Workday and other institutional systems and tools
Reporting, Analytics & Insights
- Design and maintain Workday Financials and Grants reports, including standard, custom, and composite reports
- Develop dashboards and metrics that support research administration, financial management, grants oversight, audit readiness, and leadership decision-making
- Partner with Finance, FP&A, GCS, and Research Administration leadership to define reporting standards, data governance, and analytics priorities
- Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to support operational and strategic needs
Support, Stewardship & Continuous Improvement
- Provide ongoing functional support to Finance & Accounting, GCS & Research Administration, and the broader WHOI Workday user community
- Coordinate system enhancements, upgrades, documentation, and end-user training
- Develop clear user guides, training materials, and process documentation tailored to a research environment
- Support internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and sponsor inquiries
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve system usability, productivity, and user experience
- Contribute to a culture of service, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least 7 years of experience supporting financial systems, with increasing responsibility and scope
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Workday Financial Management, including implementation, configuration, administration, and support
- Demonstrated experience with Workday Grants Management and sponsored research business processes
- Strong experience developing Workday Financials and Grants reports, including custom and composite reporting
- Experience working in or closely with higher education, research institutions, or other grant-funded organizations
- Proven ability to gather requirements, perform gap analysis, and design effective system solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data quality and integrity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across diverse stakeholder groups
Preferred Skills & Experience
- MBA or advanced degree
- Workday Financial Management and/or Workday Grants certifications
- Experience supporting complex, decentralized organizations
Additional Job Requirements
Salary Range: $128,560 - $168,003
The salary range provided for this position reflects the expected minimum and maximum base pay for new hires. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market conditions. In addition to base salary, eligible employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package.
WHOI accepts applications on a rolling basis - applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure full consideration. While we will continue to review applications until the position is filled, and early applicants may have an advantage in the selection process.
EEO Statement
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Job Summary
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is seeking a collaborative, solutions-oriented Senior Financial Systems Analyst to help advance our financial and sponsored research operations through expert use of Workday Financials, Workday Grants Management, and Workday Financials Reporting.
This is a high-impact role for an experienced Workday professional who enjoys partnering with Finance & Accounting, Grant and Contract Services (GCS), and Research Administration stakeholders to design intuitive systems, strengthen compliance, and improve how data and processes support scientific discovery. The Senior Finance Systems Analyst serves as a functional leader and trusted advisor, helping guide WHOI through ongoing Workday optimization while ensuring systems align with the unique needs of a complex, grant-funded research institution.
The role spans implementation support, post-production optimization, reporting and analytics, and continuous process improvement across finance and sponsored research.
Essential Duties and Functions
Lead Workday Financials & Grants Management Solutions
- Serve as a functional lead for Workday Financials and Workday Grants Management, partnering closely with GCS, Research Administration, and Finance & Accounting in a higher education and research environment
- Analyze, design, and optimize WHOI’s Financial and Grants Management systems and processes, leveraging Workday best practices
- Partner closely with GCS to ensure Workday configurations support sponsor terms, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements
- Support the full sponsored research lifecycle in Workday, including award setup, budgeting, amendments, cost sharing, F&A, billing, revenue recognition, and closeout
- Support core financial management processes across General Ledger/Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Assets, Cash Management and Financial Planning & Analysis ensuring alignment with institution accounting policies and best practices
- Collaborate with Finance & Accounting leadership and business process owners to design, optimize, and govern Workday Financials configurations and controls
- Act as a key functional lead and trusted advisor during Workday implementations, enhancements, and optimization initiatives
Design and Improve Business Processes
- Collaborate with Finance & Accounting, GCS, Research Administration, Information Systems, HRIS, and other institution partners to design efficient, compliant, and user-friendly processes
- Lead requirements gathering, business process mapping, and future-state design for financial and grants workflows
- Translate complex operational needs into clear functional requirements and Workday configurations
- Evaluate current-state processes, identify improvement opportunities, and guide stakeholders toward best-practice solutions
- Coordinate and support system testing, user acceptance testing, and issue resolution in partnership with business and technical teams
- Support integrations between Workday and other institutional systems and tools
Reporting, Analytics & Insights
- Design and maintain Workday Financials and Grants reports, including standard, custom, and composite reports
- Develop dashboards and metrics that support research administration, financial management, grants oversight, audit readiness, and leadership decision-making
- Partner with Finance, FP&A, GCS, and Research Administration leadership to define reporting standards, data governance, and analytics priorities
- Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to support operational and strategic needs
Support, Stewardship & Continuous Improvement
- Provide ongoing functional support to Finance & Accounting, GCS & Research Administration, and the broader WHOI Workday user community
- Coordinate system enhancements, upgrades, documentation, and end-user training
- Develop clear user guides, training materials, and process documentation tailored to a research environment
- Support internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and sponsor inquiries
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve system usability, productivity, and user experience
- Contribute to a culture of service, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least 7 years of experience supporting financial systems, with increasing responsibility and scope
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Workday Financial Management, including implementation, configuration, administration, and support
- Demonstrated experience with Workday Grants Management and sponsored research business processes
- Strong experience developing Workday Financials and Grants reports, including custom and composite reporting
- Experience working in or closely with higher education, research institutions, or other grant-funded organizations
- Proven ability to gather requirements, perform gap analysis, and design effective system solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data quality and integrity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across diverse stakeholder groups
Preferred Skills & Experience
- MBA or advanced degree
- Workday Financial Management and/or Workday Grants certifications
- Experience supporting complex, decentralized organizations
Additional Job Requirements
Salary Range: $128,560 - $168,003
The salary range provided for this position reflects the expected minimum and maximum base pay for new hires. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market conditions. In addition to base salary, eligible employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package.
WHOI accepts applications on a rolling basis - applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure full consideration. While we will continue to review applications until the position is filled, and early applicants may have an advantage in the selection process.
EEO Statement
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Who's Hiring
- Alignment Healthcare2
- Aretum1
- Kohl's1
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Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance2
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- Retail1
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote financial systems analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle Financials, or Workday
- Proficiency in SQL for querying and troubleshooting financial data
- Ability to translate business requirements into functional system specifications
- Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, or general ledger processes
- Strong communication skills for coordinating between finance teams and IT
Tips for Your Remote Financial Systems Analyst Job Search
Show your async communication skills upfront
Remote financial systems analyst roles depend on clear written handoffs. Include examples in your application of process documentation, system change notes, or training guides you've written, so hiring managers can see you communicate technical detail without back-and-forth.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote financial systems analyst openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your system experience and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Highlight the specific ERP systems you know
Remote employers filter candidates by system, not just job title. Call out every platform you've configured or supported, whether NetSuite, SAP, Workday, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics, and note the version or module where relevant.
Prepare for remote technical assessments early
Many remote financial systems analyst interviews include a take-home scenario, such as mapping a financial workflow or diagnosing a system configuration issue. Practice articulating your reasoning in writing, since you'll submit your work asynchronously rather than walk through it live.
Build a portfolio of system implementations and fixes
Remote hiring managers can't observe your work firsthand, so a one-page summary of systems you've implemented, migrated, or improved, with measurable outcomes like reduced close time or error rate, gives them concrete evidence of what you deliver.
Remote Financial Systems Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote financial systems analyst job?
Target companies already running distributed finance or operations teams, such as cloud software firms, fintech companies, and large enterprises with decentralized finance functions. Remote employers screen for proficiency in ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP, or Workday, strong written communication, and the ability to troubleshoot and deliver independently without in-person oversight. Documenting past system implementations or process improvements in your application gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote financial systems analysts?
Remote financial systems analyst roles are posted by Alignment Healthcare, Aretum, and Kohl's and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These tend to be remote-first technology companies, financial services firms, and large enterprises that run distributed finance and accounting operations.
Can you get a remote financial systems analyst job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles in this field are competitive because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person guidance. Candidates who show hands-on ERP or accounting software experience through coursework, internships, or freelance projects stand out. Certifications in systems like QuickBooks, SAP, or Workday, combined with demonstrated ability to document and communicate processes clearly in writing, open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote financial systems analyst jobs?
Usually, but practical system skills and demonstrated results can carry significant weight alongside or instead of a formal credential. Many remote employers prioritize hands-on ERP configuration experience, financial process knowledge, and the ability to produce clear documentation over a specific degree field. Certifications from system vendors and a portfolio of completed implementations or workflow improvements make a strong case.
Which industries hire the most remote financial systems analysts?
Most remote financial systems analyst openings sit in Insurance, Technology & Software, and Retail, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors hire financial systems analysts remotely because their finance and operations functions run across multiple locations, requiring analysts who can configure and support systems without being on-site.
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