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Group 1001

Workday Financial Administrator

Group 1001, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Group 1001 is a consumer‑centric, technology‑driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can‑do culture. Group1001’s culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets – our employees.

Why This Role Matters The Workday Financial Administrator position is more than just a systems role; it’s a chance to elevate our ERP capabilities and drive innovation across our financial operations. In this position you will bring your experience to a collaborative, forward‑thinking, innovative environment within Group 1001. You play a pivotal role in optimizing our Accounting and Finance ERP ecosystem and be a key partner to Accounting, Payroll, Finance, Accounts Payable, and FP&A driving improvements across the organization. You will provide strategic influence focusing on the high‑impact modules of financial accounting, procurement, business assets, integrations and adaptive planning. This position is designed to evolve and expand into additional financial systems and shape future initiatives. We look to this person to not just maintain systems but improve them with your insights to enhance performance, usability, and scalability.

How You’ll Contribute

Configure, test, and deploy Workday business processes across Finance and Accounting

Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, conduct root cause analysis and implement solutions

Build ad‑hoc queries and reports using Workday’s reporting tools to support decision‑making

Maintain data integrity through regular audits and proactive monitoring

Partner with IT to develop system enhancements and scalable solutions and interpret complex data sets from multiple sources to support financial analysis

Lead and participate in system projects, upgrades, and new feature rollouts

Provide training and support to Finance staff to ensure fluency in Workday and related systems

Document policies, procedures, and system configurations within Workday

Drive automation and process improvement initiatives across financial operations

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or related field

Minimum 5 years of experience in ERP‑Finance systems, with deep expertise in Workday Financials

Solid background and knowledge in accounting and finance principles

Strong knowledge of modules including Financial Accounting, Procurement, Expenses, Business Assets, Integrations, and Adaptive Planning

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Workday certification preferred and experience supporting global financial systems is a plus

Proven ability to collaborate across departments and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and data modeling skills

High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information with discretion

Strong organizational and time‑management skills with a proactive, can‑do attitude

Benefits Highlights Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly have the ability to enroll in Group 1001’s benefits package. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options. Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long‑Term Disability. All employees (regardless of hours worked) have immediate access to the Company’s Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs—no enrollment is required. Employees may also participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan, with matching contributions by the Company.

Group 1001, and its affiliated companies, are strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high‑performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals. All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.

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