Principal Financial Implementation Consultant at Workday

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

  • Prior experience implementing Workday as a customer or consultant (MUST)
  • Minimum of 3+ years as a customer or consultant in at least one of the following Financial solutions: Foundational Data
  • Extensive experience implementing or supporting Financial systems
  • Experience with requirements capturing, configuration, data conversion, and testing
  • Detail oriented, self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented
  • Ability to successfully partner with customers and project team

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the successful implementation of Workday's product solutions
  • Provide implementation expertise to clients and configure/test Workday solutions to meet business requirements
  • Understand client business requirements
  • Configure the Workday Financials solution
  • Demonstrate configurations through development of prototype systems
  • Assist client in testing the Workday Financials solution
  • Help convert legacy data into Workday
  • Assist integration consulting team in configuring and testing integrations between Workday and third-party/custom solutions
  • Understand and use Workday’s Implementation Methodology on all engagements
  • Mentor new consultants
  • Ensure the client is referenceable once in production
  • Share product knowledge with other consultants
  • Provide status reports to the Engagement Manager and keep them informed of project status
  • Become a specialist in the Workday Financials product suite

Skills

Workday
Financials
Implementation
Functional Consulting
Enterprise Software
Consulting Services

Workday

Cloud applications for finance and HR management

About Workday

Workday provides enterprise cloud applications that focus on finance and human resources for medium to large-sized businesses across various industries. Its main products include Workday Human Capital Management, Workday Financial Management, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday Student, which help organizations manage their workforce and streamline financial operations. The software operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to pay a recurring fee based on the number of users and specific modules needed. This model supports continuous updates and improvements to the software. Workday stands out from competitors due to its strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and employee engagement, offering tools like Workday Peakon Employee Voice to enhance workforce experience. The company's goal is to provide essential tools that improve operational efficiency and support businesses in managing their human resources and financial operations effectively.

Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$209.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Stock Options
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Emerging HR tech startups like Buk could challenge Workday's market share.
Dependency on third-party platforms like Udemy may complicate service delivery.
Strategic shifts under new leadership could disrupt existing customer relationships.

Differentiation

Workday is a leader in cloud-based HCM and ERP solutions for large enterprises.
The company offers a subscription model ensuring steady revenue and continuous software updates.
Workday's focus on employee engagement tools like Peakon sets it apart in the market.

Upsides

Increased demand for cloud HCM solutions boosts Workday's market potential.
AI-driven analytics enhance Workday's financial management offerings with predictive insights.
Workday's partner ecosystem expansion, like with MetLife, opens new customer opportunities.

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