Workday Finance Manager

Overview

Hybrid
$50 - $55
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Collaboration
Communication
Customer Facing
FP&A
Finance
Financial Management
HR Management
Knowledge Transfer
Management
SAP BASIS
Workday

Job Details

Role: Workday Finance Manager

Location : Chicago , IL

local residency on submission is Preferred, Hybrid/onsite preferred for NYC candidates

Position Overview

A leading client seeks a highly skilled professional to join their team on a contract basis to provide temporary coverage during a paternity leave period. The role, based in Chicago, IL with partial remote flexibility, will require the selected individual to reside locally. While the position offers remote work, candidates currently residing in New York, NY who are able to work on a hybrid-onsite basis are strongly preferred for client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary support resource for Workday Finance modules (FINS), not including HCM.

Collaborate with the current client team on managing and maintaining multiple systems.

Ensure seamless operational continuity during staggered leave coverage for internal team members.

Lead and participate in knowledge transfer (KT) sessions prior to and post resource transitions.

Skills & Qualifications

Significant, up-to-date expertise in Workday Finance, with the ability to rapidly adapt and integrate into existing team processes.

Experience spanning several core Workday Financial Management modules such as:

Accounting

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Procurement

Spend Management

Asset Management

Expenses

Revenue Management

Analytics & Reporting

Demonstrated ability to handle both high-level strategic support and hands-on operational execution.

Outstanding communication and client-facing abilities, representing the company professionally while working onsite with clients.

Proven track record as a high-achieving team player, comfortable stepping into visible, priority-driven roles.

Preferred: New York based candidates available for hybrid-onsite assignments (with occasional on-site travel as required).

Additional Information

Contract duration: Approximately 8 months (Projected Start: September 15, 2025; Projected End: May 29, 2026).

Location: Chicago, IL (partial remote); local residency on submission is required. Hybrid/onsite preferred for NYC candidates.

This is a high-priority, proactive requisition.

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