Workday Financial Consultant

Summary

Join VirtualResource (VR), a boutique consultancy, as an experienced Workday Financial Consultant. Lead the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday Financial solutions for clients. Collaborate with stakeholders, provide strategic guidance, and manage project deliverables. Troubleshoot system issues and serve as the primary functional contact for clients. Develop detailed documentation and oversee system testing. This remote role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and Workday Financial expertise. You will manage your own day while meeting objectives and client demands, collaborating with a mix of on-site and remote team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of Workday Functional experience in Workday Financial Management
• Experience leading Workday Financial design sessions and facilitating process alignment workshops
• Strong expertise in Workday Financial configuration, including business processes, reporting, security, and tenant setup
• In-depth understanding of Workday Financial modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, and Financial Reporting
• Experience with data migration and financial reporting automation
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively (in English) with cross-functional teams, explain complex concepts in easy, understandable terms, align HR / business knowledge with Workday functionality, and proactively drive process improvements
• Comfort with video calls and proactive communication with clients and the team

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather financial requirements and translate them into Workday Financial functional solutions
• Provide strategic guidance to clients or service partners on best practices for Workday Financial functionality
• Manage functional deliverables associated with Workday Financial implementation projects
• Facilitate troubleshooting and coordinate with other internal team members to resolve financial system issues
• Serve as the primary functional contact during Workday Financial implementations for existing and new clients
• Develop detailed documentation, including functional specifications, process flows, and business requirements specific to Workday Financials
• Conduct and oversee system testing, scenario testing, and validation of Workday Financial configurations
• Manage system setup, analyze financial business processes, and align them with Workday Financial functionalities
• Coordinate cross-functional tasks and create/manage project plans related to financial system implementations

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Financials certification
• Adaptive planning
• College or University Degree in Finance or Information Systems
• Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, IFRS, GAAP)
• Understanding of integrations between Workday Financials and third-party systems (e.g., banks, tax systems, expense management tools)
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of additional ERP financial systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Benefits

• Remote work
• Flexibility to manage your own day