Workday Financial Integration Consultant

Responsibilities:

Workday Financials Implementation & Configuration:

. Lead or actively participate in the full lifecycle implementation of Workday Financials modules (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Banking and Settlement).

. Conduct comprehensive business process analysis and gather detailed requirements from finance and business stakeholders, identifying integration points and data dependencies.

. Translate complex business requirements into effective Workday solutions, configuring Workday Financials to meet organizational needs and best practices, with a keen eye on downstream integration impacts.

. Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, manage user acceptance testing (UAT), and support data conversion activities, ensuring data integrity across integrated systems.

. Provide expert guidance on Workday functionality, advising on optimal system utilization and process improvements, specifically related to integrated financial workflows.

. Develop and deliver clear, concise training to end-users and administrators, empowering them to effectively use integrated Workday Financials capabilities.

Workday Financial Integration Design & Development:

. Design, develop, test, and deploy complex integrations between Workday Financials and various internal using Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIBs), Core Connectors, and Packaged Integrations.

. Analyse existing integration landscapes and identify opportunities for optimization, efficiency gains, and error reduction.

. Develop custom reports, dashboards, and advanced reporting solutions within Workday to support financial analysis, compliance, and operational insights, often requiring integrated data sets.

. Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, working closely with functional teams, IT, and third-party vendors.

. Manage and execute data migration strategies for financial modules, ensuring data accuracy and integrity during initial deployments and ongoing system enhancements.

Qualifications:

Required Skills & Experience:

. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

. 5+ years of experience working with Workday Financials, with at least 3 years specifically focused on Workday Financial integrations.

. Deep functional understanding of core Workday Financials modules (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Procurement, Expenses, Projects, Adaptive Planning).

. Expert-level proficiency with Workday integration tools: Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIBs), Core Connectors, and Packaged Integrations.

. Strong understanding of web services (REST/SOAP), XML, XSLT, JSON, and other integration technologies.

. Proven experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying complex integrations.

. Experience with financial data migration strategies and execution.

. Ability to gather, analyse, and translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.

. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

. Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.