Manager - Workday Financials (Business Operations)

Description

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 Responsibilities

• Lead 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 8 years of experience with enterprise financial systems; 5 years hands-on with Workday Financials.
• 5 years of team leadership experience in a fast-paced, production-focused IT environment.
• Proven track record managing enterprise Workday Financials initiatives, upgrades, and operational support.
• Deep knowledge of core Workday Financials modules and tools: FDM, Workday Studio, EIB, and reporting.
• Understanding of system security models, compliance requirements (SOX, GAAP), and Workday release cycles.
• Experience with Adaptive Planning, Power BI, or Tableau (preferred but not required).
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills across IT, Finance, HR, and external partners.
• Experience in Agile methodologies, project scoping, resource planning, and vendor management.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-impact solutions on schedule.
• Passion for keeping financial systems running smoothly in production, with a focus on reliability and end-user support.
• Skilled in identifying bottlenecks, troubleshooting issues, and automating processes to drive business efficiency.
• Ability to drive improvements in operational processes and team performance through mentorship and continuous learning.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable translating technical challenges into actionable business strategies.
• Highly organized with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process optimization.
• Experience with global financial operations, including multi-currency and multi-entity environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps concepts, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in enterprise financial technology.

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