Global Manager, Financial Systems

Who We Are  

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.  

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.    

The Need  

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Global Manager, Finance Systems Portfolio. 

The Global Manager, Financial Systems is responsible for developing and managing IJM's finance systems portfolio, including Workday, Adaptive Planning, QuickBooks, M-files, SmartSheet, treasury and banking tools, and other relevant systems. This role will own the Finance Systems Roadmap, will develop an understanding the systems needs of the Finance Team, suggest technology-enabled solutions from existing and new technology vendors, and lead the design and implementation of these systems working closely with functional SMEs and GTS technical support.  

The Global Manager Finance Systems is responsible for managing the Finance components of the Workday system including configuration. This work involves troubleshooting and resolving complex support issues and working with finance leaders to develop solutions for the Finance Modules within Workday. It requires advanced knowledge of Workday to effectively complete these duties. This work will be completed within the ecosystem of Workday which includes the Workday HCM leader and the Workday Platform leader, requiring close collaboration with those teams. 

This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area OR remote for non-local candidates. It reports to the Global Director, Treasury and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.   

Responsibilities 

Portfolio Management:   

• Lead senior Finance Management through a regular Finance Systems Roadmap review obtaining input and shared buy-in to this multiyear strategic plan.   

• Negotiate trade-offs as required  

• Align with GTS and HR roadmaps   

Strategy, Knowledge Development & Implementation:  

• System Leadership: Lead monthly Finance stakeholder partnership meetings  

• Lead the effective execution of large projects and ensure delivery of planned sprint schedules.  

• Ensure all approved non-urgent requests are updated in the backlog for prioritization.  

• Design system testing—developing test scenarios, managing testing sessions, and adjusting training accordingly.  

Networking & Partnership:   

• Develop networks with other customers within relevant communities to leverage best practices for IJM.  

• Direct the work of external consultants as needed.  

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