Workday Financials Manager

£70,000 – £78,000

Location: United Kingdom (London – London) Type: Permanent

Role Overview
The Workday Financials Manager will lead cloud-based enterprise transformation initiatives by implementing pre-defined back-office functions rooted in industry best practices. This role leverages a comprehensive operating model that includes service delivery, people, process, technology, data & insights, and governance. The successful candidate will harness their expertise in ERP systems like Workday to enhance corporate services functions through cutting-edge SaaS technology.

Key Responsibilities
The Workday Financials Manager will be responsible for managing SaaS ERP-based transformation programs, utilizing their functional expertise in areas such as Finance, HR, and Procurement. They will lead client programs, contribute to pre-sales activities, and continuously improve the existing operating model. As demand for cloud-based services grows, the Workday Financials Manager will also play a crucial role in expanding the technology team.

Candidate Profile
Ideal candidates for the Workday Financials Manager role should have:

• A degree-level education or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of key business drivers like cost reduction and insight-led improvement, which motivate clients to pursue finance transformation programs.
• Experience across various industry sectors, including Media, Retail, Banking, and Government.
• Expertise in multiple Workday Finance ERP implementation lifecycles, from pre-sales and scoping to post-go-live support.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end business processes enabled by Workday Finance, covering areas such as Invoice to Cash, Record to Report, and Procure to Pay.
• Familiarity with additional Workday modules like HR and Payroll is highly desirable.
• Experience managing teams of 10+ colleagues, including clients and third-party vendors.

Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong influencing abilities, particularly with senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• A deep understanding of cloud-based environments and the challenges of implementing and operating on the cloud.
• Excellent analytical skills, capable of breaking down complex issues and synthesizing large amounts of information.
• Proficiency in documentation, reporting, and presentation, both virtually and in person.
• The ability to quickly learn and adapt to new information and changing priorities.
• Solid organizational, multitasking, and decision-making skills, especially in fast-paced, ambiguous situations.

Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity for a Workday Financials Manager to advance their career by joining a team focused on delivering world-class cloud-based solutions. If you have the required experience and are eager to make an impact, we encourage you to apply!

Reference: AMC/OMC/WDK