What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager – Workday Financials (Business Operations) position at Robert Half?
A leading organization in the professional services sector is hiring an Manager, Workday Financials to support and optimize day-to-day Workday Financials business operations. This strategic leadership role sits within the HR and Financial Solutions department and is responsible for ensuring Workday solutions align with operational needs, delivering streamlined workflows, compliance, and long-term stability.This role is heavily focused on the business operations side of Workday Financials in a production environment. The IT Manager leads a high-performing team responsible for maintaining and enhancing Workday Financials while partnering closely with Finance, HR, and IT leadership. The manager ensures system integrity, performance, and business continuity, while driving data-informed decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee the daily operations, optimization, and maintenance of Workday Financials modules (e.g., General Ledger, AP/AR, Fixed Assets, Procurement, Expenses).Manage a team of technical professionals to deliver reliable and scalable solutions that support business objectives.Ensure efficient handling of production issues, manage SLAs, and recommend architectural or process improvements.Collaborate with Finance stakeholders to design and implement enhancements aligned with compliance (SOX, GAAP, IFRS) and reporting needs.Support all lifecycle activities: design, development, testing, deployment, minor enhancements, upgrades, and production support.Provide strategic guidance to optimize business operations via automation, integration, and process improvements.Oversee system configuration and integration projects using tools like EIB, Workday Studio, and Workday APIs.Align technical resources and project priorities with long-term operational goals and corporate standards.Partner with external vendors and internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.Lead personnel activities: hiring, onboarding, mentoring, performance evaluations, and skill development.Participate in rotational on-call support for production systems.
Salary : $113,000 - $172,000
