Workday Financials Implementation Lead

Job title: Workday Financials Implementation Lead

Location: St. Louis, Missouri - Hybrid (2-3 days in office per week)

Contract type: W2 Contract to Hire

Contract duration: 6 to 12 months

We are a specialized career platform connecting candidates with premier career opportunities. Our AI career agent, Hunter, works 24/7 to match talented professionals with roles that align perfectly with their skills, contract preferences, and career aspirations, both through our direct client network and broader market opportunities.

About the roleWe are seeking a dynamic Workday Financials Implementation Lead to join a prestigious and forward-thinking organization headquartered in St. Louis. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the implementation of Workday Financials within a corporate environment, interfacing with various departments such as accounting, finance, and IT to ensure a successful and smooth adoption of cutting-edge financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Workday Financials, ensuring alignment with business objectives and project timelines.
• Perform business analyst functions, including requirements gathering, process analysis, and documentation.
• Configure Workday Financials modules to meet business needs, including setup, testing, and deployment.
• Manage project tasks, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring successful project execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from multiple departments to ensure seamless integration and adoption of Workday Financials.
• Provide ongoing support and training to end-users, ensuring effective utilization of Workday Financials.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Workday Financials, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Stay updated on Workday best practices, new features, and industry trends to continuously improve the implementation process.

Requirements

• Must be within a commutable distance of 50 miles from St. Louis, Missouri.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in implementing Workday Financials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in configuring Workday Financials modules.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 3 years of experience as an ERP System Administrator.
• 3 years in a leadership role overseeing multiple projects.
• Workday certification in Financials or related modules.

Preferred skills

• Familiarity with data migration, integration, and reporting in Workday Financials.
• Familiarity with Adaptive for financial planning and analysis.
• Experience managing compliance with regulatory and audit controls, GDPR, CCPA, and SOC compliance.
• Experience managing integrations with Workday.

Application processThe first step will be with our AI career agent, Hunter, who'll get to know you better to match you with this and other roles. Afterwards, you'll be evaluated by the hiring team.