Senior Financial Systems Analyst, Workday Adaptive Planning

Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The Senior Financial Systems Analyst, Adaptive Planning is a hybrid finance and systems role responsible for the ongoing administration, development, optimization, and support of the company’s Workday Adaptive Planning environment. The position will serve as a key functional and technical resource for Adaptive Planning, partnering with Global FP&A and other Finance stakeholders to enhance forecasting, budgeting, reporting, workforce planning, and financial modeling capabilities.

Approximately 75% of the role will focus on Workday Adaptive Planning system administration, development, integration support, reporting, and continuous improvement, with approximately 25% focused on traditional FP&A activities, including forecasting, variance analysis, management reporting, and financial modeling.

The ideal candidate combines strong FP&A fundamentals with hands-on Adaptive Planning experience and is comfortable translating business requirements into scalable system solutions.

Workday Adaptive Planning Administration

• Serve as a primary administrator and subject matter expert for Workday Adaptive Planning, supporting the ongoing maintenance and development of the platform.
• Develop and maintain Adaptive models, sheets, accounts, dimensions, assumptions, formulas, allocation methodologies, dashboards, reports, and planning workflows.
• Support and enhance budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, workforce planning, scenario modeling, and management-reporting processes within Adaptive.
• Translate FP&A and business requirements into scalable Adaptive Planning solutions.
• Partner with Finance stakeholders to identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve planning and reporting efficiency.
• Maintain and enhance integrations and data flows between Adaptive Planning and other enterprise systems, including financial, HR, and operational data sources.
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial information within Adaptive.
• Diagnose system, model, reporting, and data issues and drive them through root-cause analysis and resolution.
• Support Adaptive security, access, user roles, planning processes, and system governance.
• Build and maintain financial and operational reporting for FP&A leadership and business partners.
• Support system releases, upgrades, testing, documentation, and change management.
• Develop documentation, procedures, and training materials and provide support and training to Adaptive users.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
• Perform monthly and quarterly financial analysis, including actual-to-budget and actual-to-forecast variance analysis.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support business decisions.
• Assist in preparing management reporting, financial presentations, and recurring FP&A deliverables.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to understand financial performance, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support as required.
• Apply FP&A knowledge to ensure Adaptive models and reporting are designed around meaningful business and financial drivers rather than simply system requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:  Bachelor's                 FIELD OF STUDY:  Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Information Systems or related field.

EXPERIENCE:  2+ years of relevant experience in a combination of FP&A, financial systems, business systems, or related Finance roles and hands-on Workday Adaptive Planning experience, preferably involving model development and/or system administration rather than solely end-user experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to translate Finance requirements into system solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot data and system issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across Finance, Accounting, IT, and business teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATION(S):  Workday Adaptive certifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Experience administering or developing Workday Adaptive Planning in a complex or multinational organization.
• Experience with Adaptive integrations, data loaders, calculated accounts, modeled sheets, dimensions, reporting, dashboards, and process management.
• Experience with Workday Financials and/or Workday HCM.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or similar reporting and data-analysis tools.
• Experience implementing or enhancing enterprise planning systems.
• Understanding of financial data structures, chart of accounts, organizational hierarchies, workforce planning, and management reporting.
• Experience supporting global FP&A processes, including multiple business units, currencies, or legal entities.

Starting Compensation

If you are wondering why you should work for us, here is something to help you decide:

• Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.

• Career Progression: Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.

• Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.

• Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.

• Healthcare Insurance: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more.

• Volunteering Opportunities: Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually.

• Retirement Savings: Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us, we’re proud to invest in you.

• New Family Support: Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options.

• Team-building: Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off.

Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an 'Employee-First Approach' focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing YOU.  We offer a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and environmental efforts, encourage employee education through leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.

About Us

Headquartered in the United States, Encore Capital Group (Encore) is a publicly traded international specialty finance company operating in various countries around the globe. Through our businesses - such as Midland Credit Management and Cabot Credit Management - we help consumers to restore their financial health as we further our Mission of creating pathways to economic freedom. Our commitment to building a positive workplace culture and a best-in-class employee experience have earned us accolades including Great Place to Work® certifications in many geographies where we operate. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive at a company that values innovation, inclusion and excellence, then Encore Capital Group is the right place for you.

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law. If you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact Talent@mcmcg.com.