Finance Transformation - Workday Finance Architect- Senior Manager - Chicago or NY

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EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry – the Financial Services Organization (FSO). Our focused model and bold ambition have put us at the center of the events that continue to reshape and redefine our industry, working side by side with a range of clients from our most venerable institutions to dynamic new entrants across Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management and Insurance. Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy, growing and secure. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve complex challenges, then come join our dynamic FSO team!   

 

The opportunity

Our Workday Finance Architect will be a key part of expanding our growing Workday practice, helping clients to standardize, automate, and gain more insights from their Finance functions and aiding our clients in building a better working world.

 

Your key responsibilities

As a Workday Finance Architect you will be to participating in our client opportunities to shape proposals and deals, provide technical expertise in shaping Workday Financials designs, and guide teams in overall delivery of successful programs.  We will be solving client challenges together, learning on new situations, and will have the opportunity for occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities:

Working with clients to solve for the Financial Pillars (i.e. Record to Report, Procure to Pay, and Contracts to Cash). A detailed understanding of the options and configuration of areas within (e.g. allocations, revaluation, intercompany eliminations, etc.)

 

To qualify for the role you must have (Stick to requirements that are truly required; try to limit to 4 bullet points}

• Current Workday Financials Pillar certification
• Foundation Data Model (FDM) Certified
• Hands-on Experience with at least 3-5 WD Finance implementations (more appreciated)
• Deep understanding of the Workday methodology and related plans

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Adaptive understanding / experience
• Accounting Center understanding / experience
• An understanding of implications across the WD ecosystem (i.e. HCM implications with Financials and potentially Strategic Sourcing implications as well)

 

What we look for

Knowledge of leading practices, benchmarking, peer company environments and prior consulting experience relevant to SAP and functional role

 

What we offer

 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

 

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

 

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

 

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

 

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