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At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.
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About the Team
The Finance Transformation organization is the engine driving how Finance evolves to meet the needs of a rapidly scaling business. Positioned at the intersection of strategy, operations, and technology, the team leads enterprise-wide initiatives that modernize processes, enable digital solutions, and unlock new levels of agility and efficiency.
About the Role
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead a newly developed Finance Transformation Flex Team that provides critical support across strategic initiatives, staff augmentation, and testing programs. This role will be responsible for building and managing a hybrid team of FTEs and contingent resources, ensuring seamless execution of systems testing, planned coverage, and high-volume period support.
A key mandate for this role is to establish and lead a highly skilled bench of SMEs who can serve as readiness response teams, deployed rapidly to absorb large, high-speed workloads that directly enable business growth. This leader will ensure that Finance is equipped with the agility and talent needed to scale during critical transformation periods.
Key Responsibilities:
Staff Augmentation & Coverage
Establish a reliable coverage model for planned absences (LOA) and peak workload periods.
Proactively manage staff augmentation resources, ensuring readiness and knowledge transfer.
Implement matrix reporting and collaboration with functional managers to streamline approvals and workflow.
UAT & Testing Programs
Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) across strategic programs including M&A integrations and cyclical processes (OE, compensation cycles, R1 & R2).
Partner with SMEs to develop test scenarios, maintain documentation, and ensure test quality.
Manage execution of low- to medium-risk bulk testing scenarios; drive automation opportunities where feasible.
High-Volume Processing & Readiness Response
Build and lead a pool of highly skilled SMEs trained as readiness response teams to step in during high-speed, large-scale work that accelerates growth.
Develop and maintain a calendar to anticipate cyclical high-volume periods (e.g., QE, YE) and proactively align coverage.
Deploy flexible workforce capacity quickly to ensure uninterrupted execution during surges or strategic accelerations.
People Leadership & Talent Strategy
Build and manage a hybrid workforce of internal FTEs and SMEs, reducing dependency on contingent staff.
Drive career development and internal mobility opportunities within the Finance Transformation function.
Foster strong alignment with senior leadership to ensure transparency of roles, priorities, and accountability.
About You
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in Finance, Transformation, or related functions with demonstrated leadership in program delivery.
Bachelor's Degree is required.
Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and managing both FTEs and contingent resources.
Strong background in systems testing, UAT execution, and process transformation.
What You’ll Bring
Skilled at navigating organizational ambiguity and aligning stakeholders at senior leadership levels.
Excellent communication, change management, and people development skills.
Experience in high-volume financial operations cycles (QE, YE, compensation, M&A integration) strongly preferred.
A passion for driving efficiency, agility, and cost savings while investing in long-term capabilities.
The ability to establish a rapid-response SME capability that ensures Finance can absorb large-scale, high-speed work with minimal disruption.
A solutions-first mindset that balances immediate operational needs with strategic transformation goals.
The ability to position this team as a trusted partner that provides continuity, coverage, and growth opportunities across Finance.
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.
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