Workday Finance Analyst

Ready to elevate your career? GFL is expanding! We are officially hunting for our next Workday Finance Analyst in Vaughan, ON —someone ready to bring fresh ideas and grow alongside a dynamic team.

GFL is one of the largest diversified environmental services companies in North America, providing comprehensive solid waste management services from its platform of facilities throughout Canada and 18 U.S. states. Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment, we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities and households, providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers’ needs. One of the keys to our success lies in the diversity of our services and our ability to deliver robust integrated solutions, all from a single efficient company. We believe that, by providing safe, accessible and cost-effective solutions, we encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

The Role

The Workday Finance Analyst supports the Finance function through developing financial reports, accounting process support, financial systems governance, and continuous improvement of the Workday Financial Management platform.

This role acts as a bridge between Finance, Accounting, and IT, ensuring the integrity of financial data, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing reporting and analytics capabilities. The position contributes to finance transformation initiatives and supports the organization’s evolving financial reporting and governance needs.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analytics

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial reporting within Workday.

• Translate accounting and business requirements into scalable financial reports, dashboards, and data models.

• Support Finance leadership with ad-hoc reporting, data analysis, and performance insights.

• Ensure consistency and reliability of financial data used for internal decision-making.

Financial Transformation Projects

• Lead and support finance initiatives that leverage Workday to improve financial processes and reporting capabilities.

• Participate in the design, configuration, and enhancement of Workday Financials in collaboration with Finance stakeholders.

• Evaluate business requirements and recommend system and process improvements aligned with finance strategy.

• Support ERP-related activities for acquisitions, integrations, or organizational changes.

Accounting & Period Close Support

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities within Workday Financials.

• Assist accounting teams in ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data and reporting outputs.

• Identify opportunities to streamline close processes and reduce manual work through system automation.

• Support the maintenance of financial reporting hierarchies and attributes aligned to accounting requirements.

Governance, Risk & Internal Controls

• Maintain governance over financial data, system configuration, and business process controls within Workday.

• Execute validation reporting and monitoring activities to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance.

• Assist with internal and external audit requests related to financial systems, reporting, and controls.

• Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement of financial processes and system governance practices.

Release Management & System Testing

• Coordinate and execute testing of bi-annual Workday releases for Finance.

• Assess the impact of new functionality on financial processes, reporting, and controls.

• Partner with stakeholders to implement enhancements that improve financial operations.

Stakeholder Support & Enablement

• Provide functional support to Finance users, troubleshooting system and reporting issues.

• Develop user documentation and deliver training to new Finance users and super-users.

• Act as a liaison between Finance and IT to align system capabilities with accounting and reporting needs.

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• 1-3 years of work experience required, preferably with administration of financial accounting systems

• Must have relevant education in Business/Finance or IT

• Ability to work with complex systems and a strong understanding of system processes and configurations

• Sharp problem-solving skills and eager to solve issues

• Must be able to manage efficiently in a high-pressure environment

• Have attention to detail, and ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work in a team and with colleagues across different departments

• Experience with Workday ERP is an asset

• Flexibility to work additional hours as dictated by business needs

Success Criteria

• Successful delivery of finance-related system enhancements and projects.

• Accuracy and reliability of financial and management reports produced from Workday.

• Reduction in manual adjustments, reconciliations, and reporting errors.

• Timely delivery of scheduled and ad-hoc financial reports to stakeholders.

• Improvement in accessibility and usability of financial data for decision-making.

• Maintenance of strong documentation and adherence to system governance practices.

• Timely and complete execution of bi-annual Workday release testing.

What We Offer
Why join us? We believe in taking care of our team. Here is a snapshot of our total rewards you can expect:
● Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
● Wellness: Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and paid time-off.
● Financial: RRSP matching, profit sharing and competitive wages.
● Culture: Growth opportunities and continuous learning opportunities.

Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!
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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.