Finance Implementation Team Le

Finance Implementation Team Lead

This position acts as a lead for the Workday Finance Implementation Team.  The Team Lead collaborates with process stakeholders and other impacted parties to identify and develop optimal finance workflows and manages team progress.  Leverages Subject Matter Expert and campus expertise to ensure shared governance of potential solutions.

The incumbent will facilitate sessions surrounding current and proposed processes to ensure engagement with functional owners, subject matter experts, and end-user representatives. They will work closely with other workstream leads and business partners to understand business processes, goals, and gaps. As well as assess current financial policies and procedures and, from that, recommends the ideal workflow to be used with the new system.

The successful candidate will learn key software capabilities and how they can be applied to their area and provides input into design of business solutions. Assists with testing and the development and implementation of end-user training.

This position’s responsibilities include developing and tracking project requirements, project phasing, and schedule for relevant area to ensure tasks and deliverables are completed timely.  Assists with problem solving to overcome obstacles encountered by the team and elevates issues to project manager when necessary. Regularly communicates project status to project manager and Empowering UF team. 

$80,000 – $95,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience. 

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Experience in implementing and configuring a large-scale ERP, including setup and maintenance of financial structures, chart of accounts, and accounting rules.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think through issues and provide alternate, well-defined solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results within established timelines.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet project deadlines

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume, cover letter and a list of professional references.  

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.