Finance Manager

Your work days are brighter here. About the Team We are business finance professionals who love what we do and support the business both strategically and with operational excellence. Our team has a strong influence on how we can sustainably grow our company by providing valuable financial insights. We are committed to working hard, having fun and making an impact! About the Role Workday is seeking a highly motivated, intensely curious, and execution-focused Finance Manager to be a key financial partner within our Product Finance organization. This is a role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and knows how to build clarity and structure where none yet exists - bringing a startup operator's mindset into the scale and impact of Workday. You will be responsible for providing financial leadership, strategic support, and operational analysis to drive the growth and success of a Business Unit within our support model. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating complex financial data into a compelling narrative and influencing strategic outcomes. You won't wait for a perfect playbook - you'll write it. This is a unique opportunity to directly support a high-visibility, high-impact area of Workday's business, where you will be at the forefront of the company's growth story. You will be instrumental in enabling data-driven decisions by providing financial and operational analytics, forecasting, and recommendations - often on tight timelines and evolving problem statements. Responsibilities Financial Partnership and Strategy: Serve as the primary finance partner for business unit leaders, providing strategic financial input and leadership on issues affecting the organization, including evaluation of potential investments, new bets, and business development initiatives - even when the path forward isn't fully defined. Go-to-Market (GTM) Support: Partner with the sales, marketing, and GTM strategy teams to drive the commercial success of the business unit portfolio. Provide financial analysis on pricing and packaging strategies, and other revenue-driving initiatives, moving quickly from hypothesis to recommendation. Planning and Analysis: Lead and manage all financial planning and analysis processes for the business unit, including annual planning, long-range planning, budgeting, and rolling forecasts - while continuously questioning assumptions and stress-testing the model. Reporting and Insights: Own the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analytics packages. Consolidate and report on business activities, translating complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for business leaders and executive leadership. Performance Management: Perform qualitative financial analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs), apply financial modeling to generate insights into business performance, and advise on the financial impact of operational decisions. Proactively surface issues, spot patterns others miss, and recommend actions to improve financial performance before being asked. Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and simplification of financial processes and reporting. Build scrappy solutions when needed, then scale them - with accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in cross-functional initiatives to establish robust measurement and monitoring practices. Collaborate closely with IT, Data, and other finance teams to align system capabilities with business goals. About You Required Qualifications 10+ years of related experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related business function, with a focus on FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis). Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Other Qualifications Demonstrated ability to excel in ambiguous, fast-changing, or greenfield environments - startup, scale-up, new business unit, or 0-to-1 initiative experience is highly valued. Extreme intellectual curiosity - you dig deeper than the ask, learn new domains quickly, and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. A strong bias for action and a track record of getting things done without waiting for perfect information, structure, or headcount. Experience supporting a GTM or commercial organization is highly desirable. Master's degree in a business function (e.g., MBA, Master's in Finance) is a plus. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders - from analysts to executives. A positive, self-starter attitude with a willingness to adapt to rapid business and organizational changes, and to lead others through them. Experience supporting a business unit focused on technology, AI, or product development is highly desirable. Proven ability to operate as a business partner, with a mindset of co-ownership and a track record of influencing strategic outcomes without formal authority. Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills, with expertise in building scalable and repeatable processes from scratch. Strong proficiency with ERP systems and financial planning tools (e.g., Workday Financials, Adaptive Planning). Workday Pay Transparency Statement Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton Primary Location Base Pay Range: $157,700 USD - $236,500 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $133,100 USD - $236,500 USD Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote home office roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter. EEO Statement Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. At Workday, we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience where all candidates can fully demonstrate their skills. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. Locations Flex #J-18808-Ljbffr