Job Title: Manager, Workday Financials

Primary Location: Remote USA

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire OR Full-Time Direct Hire

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Overview
TalentFish is casting a line for a Workday Financial Management Leader to join our premier global client. This role will serve as the primary leader and owner for Workday Finance. You will be responsible for supporting and optimizing the Workday Financial Management platform across a global organization, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving efficiency in finance operations.

This is a Hands-On Technical Leadership Role.
Candidates with Workday Certifications are Strongly Preferred.

What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience)

2 5 years of hands-on experience building solutions with the Workday Financial Management platform in a global environment.
Proficiency in Workday Core Financials, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Adaptive Planning, Expenses, Projects, and Reporting.
Exposure to Workday Extend and Accounting Center is a plus.
Familiarity with Workday integration solutions, including both direct integrations and those via middleware.
Strong knowledge of key finance business processes, reporting requirements, and global finance challenges.
Proven experience developing technology solutions based on business needs.
Workday Financials configuration experience (must know how to build and configure, not just oversee).
Ability to lead, develop, and manage others (mentoring, assigning work, driving deliverables).
Comfortable managing vendors and outsourced partners.
Background in Finance or Accounting (CPA or equivalent preferred).
Experience with debits/credits and financial process flow.
Proven self-starter; can operate independently and drive execution without micromanagement.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead technology teams and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong organizational skills, with a track record of meeting tight deadlines.
Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.

What You'll Do (Skills Used in this Position)

Develop deep expertise in the current Workday Financial Management implementation and its global usage.
Build and maintain trust-based relationships with finance leaders across the organization.
Understand key financial business objectives and align them with Workday capabilities.
Identify system opportunities and risks, translating them into actionable technology initiatives.
Present and align an actionable roadmap with Finance and IT stakeholders.
Define and document business requirements and recommend suitable Workday solutions.
Lead the planning and execution of upcoming Workday initiatives in collaboration with the Program Management Lead.
Own and lead the delivery of in-flight functional enhancements.
Communicate technology and capability challenges proactively, focusing on solutions.
Investigate and troubleshoot Workday application issues, partnering with internal teams and Workday support.
Provide guidance on Workday configuration and interface integrations with finance and corporate systems.
Ensure compliance and assess risk across financial systems and processes.

Compensation and Employment
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. This is a Contract to Hire or Full-Time Hire position. The expected compensation range is $90 - $100 per hour and $175k - $190k per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, vision Insurance and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.

TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible. At TalentFish, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace and encourage diversity.

Manager of Workday Financial Management

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