Workday Financials Functional Consultant

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Workday Financials Functional Consultant based in the United States.

Join a technology-focused consulting environment where you will help organizations transform their financial operations through Workday Financial Management solutions. As a Workday Financials Functional Consultant, you will collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into effective, scalable system configurations. You will contribute to end-to-end implementations, covering solution design, configuration, testing, data conversion, and go-live support. Working closely with finance teams and technical specialists, you will optimize financial workflows, strengthen reporting capabilities, and support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. You will also play a key role in user training, system integrations, and continuous process improvement. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced consultant who combines strong financial knowledge with technical expertise and a passion for delivering measurable business value.

Accountabilities

Gather, analyze, and document business requirements by collaborating with finance teams, business users, and other stakeholders to understand operational needs and functional objectives.
Design, configure, and optimize Workday Financials modules, including Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Management, and Cash Management.
Support full-cycle Workday Financials implementations, from initial requirements gathering and solution design through configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
Coordinate system testing, data conversion, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate solution performance, ensure data accuracy, and resolve functional issues before deployment.
Identify opportunities to improve financial workflows, streamline business processes, and leverage Workday best practices and automation capabilities to enhance operational efficiency.
Develop functional documentation, training materials, and user guides, and deliver training sessions to support adoption of new systems and processes.
Collaborate with technical teams to design, coordinate, and validate integrations between Workday Financials and other enterprise applications.
Support financial reporting, custom report development, and dashboard configuration to improve visibility into financial performance and facilitate informed decision-making.
Ensure Workday Financials configurations and business processes align with applicable regulatory requirements, internal controls, and organizational policies.
Provide ongoing functional support, troubleshoot system issues, and recommend enhancements to maintain system performance and support evolving business needs.
Requirements
At least five years of experience working with Workday Financials, including participation in a minimum of two full-cycle implementations.
Required Workday Financials certification, demonstrating relevant knowledge of the platform and its financial management capabilities.
Strong understanding of financial operations, accounting principles, and core business processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial accounting, asset management, and cash management.
Hands-on experience configuring Workday Financials modules and establishing business processes aligned with organizational requirements.
Proven experience gathering and analyzing business requirements, translating business needs into functional solutions, and supporting end-to-end implementation activities.
Practical experience with system testing, data conversion, user acceptance testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex functional challenges and develop effective, sustainable solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, finance professionals, and technical teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver project milestones within established timelines.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining productive relationships with clients and cross-functional project teams.
Benefits
Competitive salary: Annual compensation ranging from $100,000 to $130,000, depending on experience, education, and geographic location.
Paid time off: Leave to support personal needs, rest, and work-life balance.
Medical insurance: Health coverage to support employee well-being.
Dental plan: Coverage for dental care and preventive services.
Vision plan: Benefits for vision care and related services.
Life insurance: Financial protection through life insurance coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (STD/LTD): Coverage to support employees in the event of qualifying disabilities.
Paid holidays: Designated paid holidays throughout the year.
Remote work flexibility: Fully remote work arrangements within the United States.