Sr. Manager, Workday Product Management - Financials

The Sr. Manager, Workday Product Management – Financials role leads the strategy, configuration, and optimization of Workday Financials, driving cross-functional solutions, data integrity, and continuous improvement across all financial modules and processes.

Key Job Responsibilities

Workday Financials Functional Expertise:

• Serve as the functional subject matter expert (SME) for all Workday Financials modules including, but not limited to, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking & Settlement, Procurement, Financial Accounting, Expense Management, Taxation, and Asset Management.
• Provide hands-on guidance and support for the effective creation of solutions in Workday Financials to meet business requirements.

Workday Financials Functional & Business Process Configuration:

• Perform hands-on configuration and customization of Workday Financials modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking & Settlement, Procurement, Financial Accounting, Expense Management, Taxation, and Asset Management.
• Develop and implement configuration strategies to optimize platform performance and scalability.
• Work closely with the finance team to understand business processes and specific stakeholder needs, translating them into functional requirements and configurations.

Financial Data & Quality Management:

• Oversee data integrity and ensure accurate and timely data entry within the Workday Financials system.
• Develop data validation strategies and perform regular audits to maintain data quality.
• Manage data migrations and transformations between third-party systems and legacy Boyd Group systems.

Enhancements, Break Fix, and Project Management:

• Lead Workday Financials implementation projects, including planning, execution, and post-implementation support.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables are met.

Financial Reporting & Security:

• Develop business financial reports in Workday to meet various stakeholder needs, including Composite, Matrix, Trending, and Advanced reports.
• Understand the sensitivity and security requirements of different Workday reports and stakeholders.

Training and Support:

• Provide training and support to finance team members on Workday Financials functionalities and best practices.
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops as needed.
• Act as the primary business point of contact for Workday Financials support issues.

Workday Release Management & Continuous Improvement:

• Stay current with Workday Financials updates, enhancements, and Release Management cycles, evaluating their impact on existing processes and configurations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements.
• Develop and implement plans for continuous improvement in system utilization and efficiency.

People Management:

• Manage people, collaborate, and work with them to drive and deliver on business objectives.
• Lead and drive a strategic functional approach to Workday FDM and FP&A.

Education and/or Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Workday Financials, including hands-on configuration and integration.
• 3+ years of managerial experience, particularly through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity.
• Proven experience managing Workday Financials implementations and optimizations with at least 3 full-cycle Workday Financials implementations.
• Strong knowledge of financial processes and principles.
• Experience with data management, including data migration, transformation, validation, and integration.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of leading successful projects.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Workday certification in Financials and other core Financials modules is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills:

• General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking & Settlement, Procurement, Financial Accounting, Expense Management, Taxation, and Asset Management.
• Experience integrating Workday Financials with other ERP systems and third-party applications.
• Familiarity with Workday Project Management & Prism Analytics.
• Knowledge of legacy financial systems and data structures.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.