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Huron · 2 days ago

Workday Financials Consultant

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$95K/yr - $130K/yr

1+ years exp

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth and navigate constant change. The Workday Financials Consultant will be responsible for delivering project work streams and managing client relationships while mentoring junior staff, utilizing Huron's methodologies in the implementation of enterprise software and analytics solutions.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Project work stream delivery

Work plan management

Analytics

Reporting

Client interface/presentations

Collaborate with client staff and leadership

Managing and mentoring junior Huron staff

Qualification

Workday implementationFinancials expertiseAdvanced Excel skillsConsulting experienceCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsWillingness to learnTime-management skillsInterpersonal skillsProject management

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or commensurate work experience

Minimum 1- 2 years of relevant experience in consulting, finance, higher education, and/or accounting

Previous experience implementing Workday with a focus on Customer Accounts, Banking and Settlements or expenses

Willingness to travel as needed for project assignments

Preferred

Functional expertise in regulations and processes; understanding of higher ed financials requirements across various types of institutions

Demonstrated knowledge in academic structure, organizational assessment, and strategic planning

Exceptional advanced Excel skills (including modeling and macros)

An MBA or other relevant advanced degree

Expertise in the Financials function, processes and best practices

Experience as a functional application specialist

Excellent communication skills - oral and written - and the interpersonal skills needed quickly to establish relationships of trust and collaboration

The ability to establish credibility in the eyes of senior-level university executives on the basis of expertise, maturity, and professionalism

The ability to train and participate in the professional development of Huron staff in both project-management and technical dimensions

Excellent time-management and prioritization skills

The ability to manage multiple projects of differing scale and duration

Strong analytical skills used to translate information from meetings into documentation that can be shared with meeting participants and project teams

A desire and willingness to learn new tools, techniques, concepts, and methodologies

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Other wellness programs

Company

Huron

Glassdoor4.0

Huron is a global professional services firm that collaborates with clients to put possible into practice by creating sound strategies, optimizing operations, accelerating digital transformation, and empowering businesses and their people to own their future.

Founded in 2002

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.huronconsultinggroup.com

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