Workday Lead - Financials (32102)

Job Title: Workday Lead - Financials Implementation Specialist (Contract-to-Hire)

The Myticas team is seeking a Workday Lead with extensive expertise in Workday Financials and a solid background in Business Analysis and Project Management. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading Workday Financials implementations and configurations, working collaboratively with integrators, and ensuring seamless integration within the client environment. This individual will play a critical role in designing, configuring, and supporting Workday solutions to optimize financial processes and align them with business needs. This is a 12-month Contract-to-Hire opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

Workday Financials Configuration:

• Lead the configuration and implementation of Workday Financials within the client's environment, including modules such as Accounting, Financial Reporting, Procurement, and Expenses.

Project Management & Leadership:

• Serve as the project lead for Workday Financials initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions on time and within scope.

Business Analysis:

• Gather and analyze business requirements, working closely with stakeholders to translate them into functional Workday configurations.
• Provide guidance on process improvements based on industry best practices.

Integrator Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with both internal and external Workday integration teams to configure and test integrations between Workday Financials and other enterprise systems.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical solutions.
• Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Lead system testing efforts, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing, to ensure that Workday Financials configurations meet business requirements and technical specifications.

Training & Support:

• Provide training and ongoing support to business users on Workday Financials processes and functionality.
• Offer guidance on troubleshooting and resolving system-related challenges.

Documentation:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for Workday Financials configurations, integrations, processes, and procedures to ensure smooth knowledge transfer and ongoing system maintenance.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay up-to-date with Workday updates and best practices to recommend and implement improvements to the Workday Financials environment.

Qualifications & Skills:

Experience:

• 5 years of hands-on experience with Workday Financials, including configuration and implementation.
• 3 years of experience in Business Analysis and/or Project Management, preferably within ERP or financial systems.
• Experience working with Workday integrators on system integrations to ensure Workday Financials functions effectively within the broader enterprise system landscape.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Workday Financials modules, including Accounting, Financial Reporting, Procurement, Expenses, and related areas.
• Proficiency in Business Process Framework (BPF), Workday Studio, and Workday Report Writer.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage business relationships and translate complex technical details for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage timelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen understanding of how to streamline processes and improve financial system operations.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Workday Financials Certification
• PMP or similar Project Management certification

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. Relevant work experience may substitute for formal education.

Additional Requirements:

• Travel Requirements: Candidates must be local to St. Louis, Missouri, or reside in Central Time Zone states.
• Employment Authorization: All candidates must have lawful employment status in the USA on a permanent basis without sponsorship or representation.

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