Workday Reporting Analyst (Finance)

At McLaren Racing, we’re not just here to try to take the chequered flag. We’re here to excite our fans, inspire our people and deliver for our partners. And we’re also committed to evolving our sport, our industry, and our technology, too.

Purpose of the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Senior Specialist - Workday Reporting Analyst to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial processes, data analysis, and Workday reporting tools. This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining advanced reports to support strategic decision-making and financial operations, while also governing and enhancing the overall reporting suite.

Principal Accountabilities:
Reporting and Analysis:

• Advanced Reporting: Design, develop, and maintain complex Workday reports, including matrix reports, calculated fields, and custom reports, tailored to the needs of both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

• Data Visualization: Utilize data visualization techniques to present complex financial information in a clear, concise, and impactful manner.

• Reporting Governance: Govern the reporting suite, ensuring reliability, consistency, and efficiency, while mitigating redundancy and optimizing insights.

• Business Partnership: Collaborate closely with business partners to understand their reporting needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver value-added insights.

• Data Management: Manage a database of financial and non-financial information, structuring it to facilitate decision-making and enhance the understanding of the P&L.

• Data Analysis: Analyze financial data from Workday to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
  

User Support and Process Improvement:

• User Training and Support: Provide training and support to end-users on the use of Workday reports and dashboards.

• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot report issues and provide timely solutions.

• Technical Collaboration: Collaborate with IT and other teams to resolve technical problems and ensure the smooth operation of Workday reporting.

• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting processes, implementing automation and streamlining techniques.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest Workday features and best practices to optimize reporting capabilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and advanced proficiency in Workday reporting tools (Report Writer, Prism Analytics).

• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify insights and drive decision-making.

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.

• Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, business partners, and technical teams.

• Continuous Improvement: A passion for continuous improvement and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing enhancements.

• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy to ensure the reliability of financial reports.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot issues and find innovative solutions.
  
  

What can McLaren offer?

We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.

We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. 

Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.