Workday Finance Systems Manager
Chicago, IL 
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Posted 26 months ago
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Job Description

Job Title

Workday Finance Systems Manager

Job Description Summary

The Workday Finance Solution Architect will manage system configuration, design, and support activities related to all Workday Finance modules at Cushman & Wakefield. This role will be responsible for the oversight of finance activities to ensure that Workday Finance design and configuration supports the priorities laid out by Finance Leadership. Partnering with Finance and HR stakeholders, this role & supporting team will maintain and deliver continuous enhancements to WD Finance system functionality in line with the product's development and company strategy.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

  • Serving as a finance systems liaison with operations, technology, finance, and other regional stakeholders regarding process design, data integrity, and security requirements
  • Serving as an Workday Finance Systems lead for regional systems & other projects, consulting on Finance technology requirements & design
  • Assessing system functionality and actively overseeing the entire project life cycle: requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and deployment
  • Recommending process improvements and innovative solutions leveraging the Workday Platform
  • Facilitating Release, Upgrade and Change Request activities
  • Ensuring that regional project and BAU support processes follow the defined prioritization and governance structure
  • Helping to drive platform optimization / new functionality adoption analysis
  • Advising on reporting strategy and toolsets
  • Assisting with vendor relationship management

Knowledge & Experience:

  • At least 5 years of experience implementing or managing financial systems, including Workday Financial Management platform
  • Workday implementation experience in large enterprise is a plus
  • Previous experience of deployment or supporting internal clients on finance systems
  • Experience managing a small team is a plus
  • Experience in the development and implementation of process and systems changes.
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative? Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
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