Workday Finance Manager

Overview

In this role you help client organizations transform their finance processes using the next generation of Workday. You will work within the Accenture Workday Business Group to deliver integrated, cloud-based ERP solutions on large-scale projects. You’ll translate business needs into Workday Financials configurations and ensure controls and regulations are met. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and successful implementations. This role combines hands-on finance expertise with AI-enabled delivery to accelerate design, testing and value realization.

Pay / Benefits

• Permanent contract
• Individual performance bonus
• Laptop
• Smartphone
• Flexible benefits
• Flexible working hours

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for Workday financials functionality
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into Workday Financials solutions
• Define and govern the design of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Financial Reporting
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and internal controls
• Create documentation for processes, configurations, and best practices
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and system optimization
• Oversee implementation and enhancement of Workday Financials solutions for end clients

Key requirements

• Strong finance transformation track record
• Experience from several full-cycle Workday implementations
• In-depth knowledge of Workday Financials modules (Record-to-Report, Procure-to-pay, Contracts-to-cash) including configuration and reporting
• Familiarity with accounting principles, financial processes, and compliance requirements
• Functional experience within Accounting Center
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Fluency in English
• Ability to meet client travel requirements and manage virtual teams and client interactions
• Thrive in a diverse, dynamic environment
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with ability to articulate complex requirements
• Strong desire to deliver exceptional client experiences
• Experience with AI-enabled Workday delivery and GenAI-focused accelerators (bonus)

• Analytical mindset
• Collaborative and client-focused
• Strong communication skills
• Workday Financials modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting)
• Record-to-Report
• Procure-to-pay

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