Principal Strategist, Finance Operations & Spend Management
$148.5k - $222.7kWorkday
- # Principal Strategist, Finance Operations & Spend ManagementApplyremote type: Flexlocations: USA, GA, Atlanta: USA, UT, Salt Lake Citytime type: Full Timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-0107166**Your work days are brighter here.**We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.**About the Team**It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing. At Workday, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications. We work hard, and we're serious about what we do. But we like to have a good time, too. In fact, we run our company with that principle in mind every day: One of our core values is fun!**About the Role**Workday is looking for a Principal Strategist to support in developing the vision, strategy, and objectives of the Finance Operations and Spend Management organization. Blending skills in analytics, planning, and consulting, this role will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders within the organization to inform strategic planning decisions. This role will report into the Senior Director of Procure-to-Pay Strategy and Operations.****Responsibilities:***** ****Strategic Planning & Performance Management****: Manage the procurement strategic planning cycle, including the development and tracking of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), benchmarking, and target setting to ensure alignment with long-term business outcomes.* ****Operational Governance & Policy:**** Serve as the owner for Policy and Process Management, overseeing procurement policies and guidelines, standard operating procedures, and internal websites to ensure a thorough understanding and execution of Source-to-Pay dependencies.* ****Business Intelligence & Reporting:**** Drive organizational performance by owning Finance Operations and Spend Management metrics, coordinating Quarterly Business Reviews, monitoring customer satisfaction, and overseeing all internal and external operational reporting.* ****Financial Stewardship:**** Drive budget management through fiscal year planning, renewal management, invoice tracking and team T&E strategy.* ****Transformation & Global Strategy**:** Partner closely with the Finance Transformation Office to align organizational initiatives with enterprise-wide goals while leveraging experience with global teams to develop and execute a comprehensive global location strategy.**About You******Required Qualifications:***** 7+ years of professional experience with growing levels of responsibility and a proven track record of leading transformational change.* Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent degree required; Master’s degree preferred.****Other Qualifications:***** ****Strategic Problem Solver:**** Experienced problem-solver able to delve into operational tactics while engaging meaningfully on the "big picture".* ****Communication & Influence:**** Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong presence in front of senior executives and the ability to distill complex thoughts into actionable recommendations.* ****Process Expertise:**** Deep understanding of the Source-to-Pay process and the ability to identify dependencies between complex programs and determine their impact.* ****Consulting Mindset:**** Preferred experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or strategy and business operations.* ****Drive for Innovation:**** Proactive and result-oriented, driven by intellectual curiosity to propose novel approaches and meet critical deliverables.**Workday Pay Transparency Statement**The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.Primary Location: USA.GA.AtlantaPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $148,500 USD - $222,700 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $141,000 USD - $250,600 USD
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