Latinx in AI (LXAI)
Senior Director, Global Finance Process Owner
Latinx in AI (LXAI), Pleasanton, California, United States, 94566
Senior Director, Global Finance Process Owner
Workday, Inc. • Remote Friendly (USA, CA, Pleasanton, United States of America) • Worldwide
About the Team The Finance Transformation Office (FTO) leads the modernization and optimization of Workday’s global finance function. The Finance Process Ownership team governs and transforms end‑to‑end processes that enable scale, control, and efficiency across the Finance organization.
About the Role Lead the process ownership function within the FTO. Own end‑to‑end design, performance, and continuous improvement of Workday’s core finance value streams: Order to Cash (O2C), Source to Pay (S2P), Record to Report (R2R), and finance components of Hire to Retire (H2R). Oversee a team of Business Analysts and Value Stream Process Owners, and partner closely with Finance, Business Technology, and Product leaders.
Responsibilities
Define and maintain global end‑to‑end process ownership across O2C, S2P, R2R, and H2R finance touchpoints.
Establish governance frameworks that drive consistency, control, and accountability across regions and functions.
Partner with Controllership, FP&A, Procurement, Tax, Treasury, and other Finance leaders to ensure process integrity, compliance, and audit readiness.
Lead the identification and elimination of process variation across the global Finance ecosystem.
Create a culture of continuous improvement through automation, simplification, and measurable outcomes.
Develop metrics, dashboards, and scorecards to track efficiency, accuracy, and cycle‑time improvements.
Partner with Business Technology and Product to implement scalable, technology‑enabled processes powered by Workday Financials and AI capabilities.
Champion automation opportunities across finance value streams, leveraging machine learning, intelligent workflows, and analytics.
Ensure finance processes are designed “the Workday way,” continuously testing and showcasing innovation as part of the Customer Zero initiative.
Act as a key leader for Workday’s Customer Zero strategy within Finance, demonstrating how internal adoption and feedback drive product excellence.
Collaborate with Product Management and Finance Technology teams to pilot new FINs capabilities, influencing roadmap design and refinement.
Represent Finance as a thought leader in external forums and internal showcases to highlight Workday’s own transformation journey.
Build and lead a team of Business Analysts and Value Stream Process Owners, fostering teamwork and cross‑functional alignment.
Create clear role expectations, growth paths, and communities of practice to strengthen global process capability.
Inspire a high‑performing team culture rooted in accountability, curiosity, and innovation.
Required Qualifications
15+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Transformation, or Shared Services with deep expertise in end‑to‑end process ownership and optimization.
Experience leading large‑scale global process improvement and automation initiatives across multiple value streams.
Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree in Finance, Business, or related discipline preferred.
Strong understanding of ERP systems with direct experience using or deploying Workday Financials.
Multifaceted industry experience to provide thought leadership on leading‑practice process design and automation in a Workday Financials ERP environment.
Other Qualifications
A strategic mindset with a passion for operational perfection and continuous improvement.
The ability to translate sophisticated finance processes into scalable, digital, and data‑driven solutions.
Proven leadership in building high‑performing teams and encouraging a culture of accountability and innovation.
Outstanding collaboration skills with the ability to influence senior executives across Finance, Technology, and Product.
Deep knowledge of core finance value streams and how they interconnect across the enterprise.
A demonstrated track record of delivering measurable outcomes through process design, automation, and AI adoption.
The vision to position Workday Finance as a model of modern, intelligent finance—showcasing Customer Zero in action.
Pay Transparency Primary Location: USA – CA – Pleasanton
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $264,000 USD – $396,000 USD
Additional US Locations Base Pay Range: $224,200 USD – $396,000 USD
Flexible Work With Flex Work we combine the best of both worlds: in‑person time and remote. Teams spend at least half (50 %) of their time each quarter in the office or in the field, allowing for a flexible schedule that meets business, team, and personal needs.
EEO & Privacy Workday will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Workday never asks candidates to apply via non‑Workday sites, promise payment, or disclose personal data on fraudulent pages.
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About the Team The Finance Transformation Office (FTO) leads the modernization and optimization of Workday’s global finance function. The Finance Process Ownership team governs and transforms end‑to‑end processes that enable scale, control, and efficiency across the Finance organization.
About the Role Lead the process ownership function within the FTO. Own end‑to‑end design, performance, and continuous improvement of Workday’s core finance value streams: Order to Cash (O2C), Source to Pay (S2P), Record to Report (R2R), and finance components of Hire to Retire (H2R). Oversee a team of Business Analysts and Value Stream Process Owners, and partner closely with Finance, Business Technology, and Product leaders.
Responsibilities
Define and maintain global end‑to‑end process ownership across O2C, S2P, R2R, and H2R finance touchpoints.
Establish governance frameworks that drive consistency, control, and accountability across regions and functions.
Partner with Controllership, FP&A, Procurement, Tax, Treasury, and other Finance leaders to ensure process integrity, compliance, and audit readiness.
Lead the identification and elimination of process variation across the global Finance ecosystem.
Create a culture of continuous improvement through automation, simplification, and measurable outcomes.
Develop metrics, dashboards, and scorecards to track efficiency, accuracy, and cycle‑time improvements.
Partner with Business Technology and Product to implement scalable, technology‑enabled processes powered by Workday Financials and AI capabilities.
Champion automation opportunities across finance value streams, leveraging machine learning, intelligent workflows, and analytics.
Ensure finance processes are designed “the Workday way,” continuously testing and showcasing innovation as part of the Customer Zero initiative.
Act as a key leader for Workday’s Customer Zero strategy within Finance, demonstrating how internal adoption and feedback drive product excellence.
Collaborate with Product Management and Finance Technology teams to pilot new FINs capabilities, influencing roadmap design and refinement.
Represent Finance as a thought leader in external forums and internal showcases to highlight Workday’s own transformation journey.
Build and lead a team of Business Analysts and Value Stream Process Owners, fostering teamwork and cross‑functional alignment.
Create clear role expectations, growth paths, and communities of practice to strengthen global process capability.
Inspire a high‑performing team culture rooted in accountability, curiosity, and innovation.
Required Qualifications
15+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Transformation, or Shared Services with deep expertise in end‑to‑end process ownership and optimization.
Experience leading large‑scale global process improvement and automation initiatives across multiple value streams.
Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree in Finance, Business, or related discipline preferred.
Strong understanding of ERP systems with direct experience using or deploying Workday Financials.
Multifaceted industry experience to provide thought leadership on leading‑practice process design and automation in a Workday Financials ERP environment.
Other Qualifications
A strategic mindset with a passion for operational perfection and continuous improvement.
The ability to translate sophisticated finance processes into scalable, digital, and data‑driven solutions.
Proven leadership in building high‑performing teams and encouraging a culture of accountability and innovation.
Outstanding collaboration skills with the ability to influence senior executives across Finance, Technology, and Product.
Deep knowledge of core finance value streams and how they interconnect across the enterprise.
A demonstrated track record of delivering measurable outcomes through process design, automation, and AI adoption.
The vision to position Workday Finance as a model of modern, intelligent finance—showcasing Customer Zero in action.
Pay Transparency Primary Location: USA – CA – Pleasanton
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $264,000 USD – $396,000 USD
Additional US Locations Base Pay Range: $224,200 USD – $396,000 USD
Flexible Work With Flex Work we combine the best of both worlds: in‑person time and remote. Teams spend at least half (50 %) of their time each quarter in the office or in the field, allowing for a flexible schedule that meets business, team, and personal needs.
EEO & Privacy Workday will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Workday never asks candidates to apply via non‑Workday sites, promise payment, or disclose personal data on fraudulent pages.
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