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Vice President of Workday Finance

Confidential, Fort Lee, New Jersey, us, 07024

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Vice President of Workday Finance

About the Company

Globally-renowned financial institution

Industry Banking

Type Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded 2008

Employees 501-1000

Categories

Consulting & Professional Services Financial Services

Specialties

marketplace lending small business loans fintech commercial real estate loans crowdfunding payments securitization virtual currency ach / iat wallet (custody) core api driven banking capital markets deposits/cds small business lending banking as a service wire transfers real time payments and compliance

Business Classifications

B2B

About the Role

The Company is seeking a VP, Workday Finance to play a pivotal role in the design, implementation, and optimization of its Workday platform. The successful candidate will be a strategic and technically proficient leader, acting as a cross-functional expert to ensure the platform meets the company's financial operations, compliance requirements, and growth goals. This role is particularly critical within the dynamic and highly regulated financial services industry, and the VP will be responsible for aligning Workday's technical capabilities with the business's financial objectives. Key responsibilities include serving as the Workday subject matter expert, defining the architecture and roadmap for Workday financials and HR modules, and translating complex financial and business requirements into scalable Workday solutions. The VP will also be involved in architecting integrations, establishing data governance standards, and providing thought leadership and mentorship to the technical and functional teams.

Candidates for this role at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with at least 7 years of experience in Workday, including a minimum of 3 years in a lead or architect role within Workday Financials. A proven track record of Workday Financials implementations in a financial services environment is essential, as is a deep understanding of accounting, procurement, and financial operations processes. The ideal candidate will have Workday certification in financials and related modules, experience with global financial compliance, and expertise in Workday Financial Data Model, security, and reporting. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills are required, along with excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Experience with industry financial regulations, risk management practices, and familiarity with compliance standards such as SOC, SOX, GDPR, and FFIEC guidelines is also necessary.

Hiring Manager Title Head of Enterprise Systems

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Finance