Architect - Workday Financials

Workday Financials Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the overall architecture and solution strategy for Workday Financials.
• Partner with Finance and IT leaders to understand business needs and translate them into system design.
• Provide end-to-end solution design across modules such as:
• General Ledger (GL)
• Accounts Payable (AP) / Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Asset Management
• Expenses & Procurement
• Banking & Cash Management
• Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Lead and facilitate design workshops, solution reviews, and governance discussions.
• Ensure Workday Financials integrates seamlessly with HR, Payroll, Procurement, and external systems.
• Oversee and guide functional consultants and developers during implementations and enhancements.
• Establish and enforce best practices, data governance, and compliance standards.
• Stay ahead of new Workday releases, features, and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Mentor Workday consultants and ensure quality delivery across the team.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of ERP/Financial Systems experience, with at least 5+ years in Workday Financials.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with multiple Workday Financials modules.
• Experience leading large-scale, global Workday Financial implementations.
• Expertise in Workday integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, APIs).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS), financial processes, and reporting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Workday Financials Certification(s) – Core / Advanced Modules (preferred).
  

Good To Have

• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or Prism Analytics.
• Background in finance transformation initiatives and operating model design.
• Exposure to compliance and audit requirements (SOX, tax, global statutory reporting).
• Prior consulting or client-facing leadership experience.