We are seeking a strategic and technically proficient VP, Workday Finance to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our Workday platform. The role plays a critical role for Cross River and will report to Workday the Head of Enterprise Systems. The VP, Workday Finance will act as a cross-functional expert, ensuring the platform supports our financial operations, compliance requirements, and growth goals within the dynamic and highly regulated financial services industry.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience with Workday, including at least 3 years in a lead or architect role within Workday Financials.
- Proven track record of Workday Financials implementations in a financial services environment.
- Deep understanding of accounting, procurement, and financial operations processes.
- Proven experience designing and implementing Workday architecture at a large or mid-sized organization.
- Workday certification in Financials and related modules (FDM, Procurement, Projects, Planning).
- Experience in financial services firms, such as banks, fintechs, or insurance.
- Experience with global financial compliance and multi-entity, multi-currency configurations.
- Expertise in Workday Financial Data Model (FDM), security, and reporting.
- Expertise with Finance Regulatory and Management reporting through Workday.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Knowledge of industry financial regulations and risk management practices.
- Experience with Workday Studio, EIB, or Report Writer is a plus.
- Familiarity with compliance standards such as SOC, SOX, GDPR, and FFIEC guidelines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Project management experience with Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
- Experience building relationships with internal customers and stakeholders.
- Prior work experience as a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst capturing, analyzing, and translating business requirements, specifications, processes, and business cases.
- Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task - Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Assist with user documentation and troubleshooting of technical issues with the platform.
- Been involved in supporting a user training program - to enable other colleagues to support and learn how best to use the system.
- Knowledge of how to manage and maintain user permissions, security roles and security teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to be able to work comfortably with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Ability to respond in a flexible and adaptive manner to support business requirements, when ad hoc requests are made.
- Knowledge of reporting architecture and Power BI would be an added advantage.
- Preferred skills such as Visio and Excel, and basic SQL knowledge are a plus.
- Workday certifications are a plus.
Benefits
- Free meals or snacks provided on-site
- Flexible work arrangements (e.g. telecommute, flexible hours)
- Work-life balance
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth
- Autonomy and ownership over projects
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Flexible time off policies
- Professional certification support
- Paid time off for volunteer work
- Parental leave policies
- Commuter benefits
- Retirement plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) or similar retirement plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Stock options or equity
- Tax-advantaged savings plans
- Professional liability insurance
- Confidentiality agreements
- Recognition and rewards for referrals
