Senior Workday Financial Systems Analyst

3 Weeks ago • 4-8 Years • Finance

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Summary

Cloud Imperium Games seeks a Senior Workday Financial Systems Analyst to join their Manchester studio. This role is crucial for the ongoing maintenance and improvement of Workday Finance modules (Core Finances, Procurement, Expenses, and Adaptive Planning). Responsibilities include advising the Finance team on design and processes, leading the creation of user stories and requirements, ensuring data integrity through audit reports, and serving as the main point of contact for all Finance modules. The analyst will lead testing efforts, contribute to security administration, develop training materials, and identify areas for change management. Experience maintaining and improving Workday Finances, particularly deployment of modules, is essential. Collaborative teamwork and experience in both direct-line and shared services corporate environments are advantageous.
Must have:
  • Proven Workday Finance experience
  • Module deployment experience
  • Data integrity & audit skills
  • Requirement gathering & user story creation
  • Collaborative teamwork
Good to have:
  • Experience in direct-line and shared services environments
  • Security administration knowledge
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We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

We’re looking for a Senior Workday Financial Systems Analyst to join our team in our Manchester studio. This role will be an integral part of the Finance and Workday teams and will work collaboratively to support the final deployment and then ongoing maintenance and improvements of our Workday Finance modules including Core Finances, Procurement, Expenses, and, eventually, Adaptive Planning. We are looking for someone with proven expertise in a fast-paced environment while wearing multiple hats.

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We’re currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history. We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever.”

For more information about life at Cloud Imperium Games, check this out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXjp7SRBpIA

What does a Senior Workday Financial Systems Analyst do at CIG?

  • Advises the Finance team on design, processes, and setup, and develops and maintains our various modules and integrations.
  • Leads the creation of User Stories and Functional and Non-Functional requirements to set delivery objectives.
  • Owns and ensures the integrity of Finance data by developing audit reports; ensures compliance by researching and correcting discrepancies.
  • Main PoC for all Finance modules, and consults with Finance team on the selection, application, and implementation of metrics.
  • Leads testing efforts for ongoing and recurring events, assists in security administration tasks and contributes to security design discussions.
  • Develops and maintains training materials related to Workday Finances, identifies areas requiring change management and prepares appropriate plans and communication strategies.

What do we expect from our Senior Workday Financial Systems Analyst?

  • Proven experience maintaining and improving Workday Finances.
  • Collaborative team member who works with all levels of administration in various departments.
  • Deployment of Workday Finance modules a big plus.
  • Experience working in both a direct-line and shared services corporate environment a plus.

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special. 

Fraud Statement

We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment.

If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at info[@]cloudimperiumgames.com with any information you may have.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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About The Company

Cloud Imperium Games is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA experiences outside the established publisher system, founded by Chris Roberts, creator of the best selling Wing Commander and Freelancer series, Cloud Imperium is currently developing Star Citizen, a record-shattering crowd funded title that combines classic space sim gameplay with Hollywood-caliber visuals.


Cloud Imperium aims to pave new ground in game development by sharing the process with the players. Where game development was once hidden, Cloud Imperium has opted to share the process with those backing Star Citizen. Supporters come to know the team and follow them every step of the way as the game created. The community is closely engaged and their feedback Is considered in all aspects of game development, avoiding standard publicity to put Roberts’ epic vision directly in players’ hands.


Cloud Imperium has studios in Los Angeles, California ; Austin, Texas ; Manchester, UK and Frankfurt, Germany.

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