Workday Financials Sr. Consultant

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

The Workday Financials Senior Consultant will lead functional delivery for complex enterprise implementations that support public sector organizations and their financial operations. In this fully remote, full-time role, you will guide clients through the entire implementation lifecycle, from discovery and solution design to configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. You will translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions while ensuring alignment with established best practices and solution architecture. Working closely with finance, IT, and project leadership, you will build trusted client relationships and drive high-quality project outcomes. You will also mentor junior consultants, contribute to delivery standards, and help strengthen implementation capabilities across the practice. This opportunity is well suited to an experienced Workday professional seeking meaningful client work, greater leadership responsibility, and continued career growth. \n

Accountabilities

Participate in one or more Workday Financials functional workstreams throughout the full implementation lifecycle, including discovery, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-production support.

Translate client business requirements into scalable Workday Financials configurations that align with solution architecture and Workday best practices.

Configure Workday Financials across relevant functional areas, including Financial Data Model (FDM), Core Financials, Procurement, Grants, Expenses, Banking and Settlements, Business Assets, and Financial Reporting.

Facilitate client discovery sessions, design workshops, and solution demonstrations to validate requirements and develop effective configurations.

Manage workstream deliverables, project timelines, issue resolution, and ongoing client communication.

Assess configuration impacts across connected financial processes and recommend solutions that balance client needs with standard practices.

Support testing activities, defect resolution, deployment planning, and implementation readiness.

Serve as a day-to-day contact for assigned clients, developing strong working relationships with finance, IT, and project stakeholders.

Communicate project risks, implementation decisions, recommendations, and emerging issues clearly to workstream leadership and relevant stakeholders.

Prepare high-quality configuration documentation, workbooks, testing materials, and other implementation deliverables.

Ensure compliance with established delivery methodologies, quality standards, and implementation processes, escalating risks and proposing practical solutions when needed.

Mentor Consultants and Associate Consultants by reviewing work products, sharing technical knowledge, and providing constructive feedback.

Contribute to recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, practice development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Help develop reusable implementation assets and expand the organization's Workday capabilities for public sector clients.

Requirements

At least 3 years of Workday Financials implementation experience.

A minimum of two active Workday Implementer certifications, with Record to Report certification preferred.

Experience participating in functional workstreams through at least one complete Workday implementation lifecycle.

Strong functional expertise in one or more Workday Financials areas, such as: Financial Data Model (FDM)

Financial Accounting and Core Financials

Procurement

Grants

Financial Reporting

Expenses

Banking and Settlements

Business Assets

Experience facilitating client design workshops, gathering and translating business requirements, and managing functional deliverables.

Strong understanding of Workday configuration principles and the ability to align business needs with scalable solutions and established best practices.

Excellent client communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities, identify implementation risks, and resolve issues proactively.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality project deliverables.

Ability to mentor colleagues, share knowledge, and contribute positively to collaborative delivery teams.

Public sector implementation experience, particularly with state or local government, higher education, or K–12 organizations, is preferred.

Must reside within the United States and be legally eligible to work in the country without requiring current or future employment sponsorship.

Willingness to travel domestically up to 30% as required by client engagements.

Ability to work U.S. Eastern Time Zone hours unless otherwise required by a client.

Benefits

Annual base salary:

$140,000–$170,000, with additional bonus compensation available.

Full-time, salaried position.

100% remote work environment for eligible employees residing in the United States.

Generous paid time off and a flexible remote work environment designed to support work-life balance.

401(k) retirement plan with an immediately vested company match.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Caregiver and adoption support.

Financial coaching resources.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Company-paid life insurance.

Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

Opportunities to lead meaningful public sector projects, mentor colleagues, and influence delivery practices as the consulting practice grows.

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