Senior Manager, Workday – Finance
About the Role We’re seeking a Senior Manager, Workday – Finance to lead the strategy, optimization, and delivery of Workday Financial solutions within a complex enterprise environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can bridge business and technology, drive system improvements, and lead a high-performing team.
You’ll partner closely with stakeholders across finance and operations to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions that enhance efficiency and support organizational growth.
What You’ll Do
About the Role We’re seeking a Senior Manager, Workday – Finance to lead the strategy, optimization, and delivery of Workday Financial solutions within a complex enterprise environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can bridge business and technology, drive system improvements, and lead a high-performing team.
You’ll partner closely with stakeholders across finance and operations to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions that enhance efficiency and support organizational growth.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the design, configuration, and enhancement of Workday Finance solutions
- Serve as a functional and technical subject matter expert across financial modules
- Translate business requirements into scalable system solutions
- Manage Workday enhancements, releases, and issue resolution
- Drive continuous improvement across financial processes and systems
- Communicate priorities, risks, and updates to stakeholders
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
- Ensure consistent execution across testing, support, and delivery
- 7+ years of Workday experience (implementation, configuration, or sustainment)
- 10+ years of finance or business operations experience
- 3+ years of people management experience
- Strong accounting background (CPA or Controller experience preferred)
- Hands-on experience with Workday Financials and FDM
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
- Workday certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within 12 months)
- Experience in healthcare or higher education environments
- Workday Partner or Pro certification
- Lead enterprise-level Workday transformation initiatives
- Work cross-functionally with business and technical leaders
- Influence financial systems strategy and optimization
- Build and develop a high-impact team