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Gulf Coast Automation Group · 3 months ago

Workday Financials Lead

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$130K/yr - $180K/yr

2+ years exp

Gulf Coast Automation Group is seeking a Workday Financials Lead to support and optimize the Workday Financials Management platform across a global organization. The role involves aligning financial business objectives with Workday capabilities, building relationships with finance leaders, and leading the execution of Workday initiatives.

Staffing & Recruiting

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Workday Financials ManagementWorkday Core FinancialsWorkday integration solutionsWorkday ExtendAccounting CenterMicrosoft Office SuiteFinancial ManagementProcurementStrategic SourcingAdaptive PlanningExpensesProjectsComplianceCollaborationDecision-MakingCritical ThinkingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

2-5 years of hands-on experience building solutions with the Workday Financials Management platform in a global environment

Proficiency in Workday Core Financials, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Adaptive Planning, Expenses, Projects, and Reporting

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

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels

Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organizational skills, with a track record of meeting tight deadlines

Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship

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