Senior Workday Certified Financials Consultant

Senior Workday Certified Financials Consultant

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Digital Solutions team at Mercer. This role can be based anywhere in the United States. As part of Mercer, the world's largest HR consulting firm, our Digital Solutions practice is a certified Workday implementation partner and the digital consulting arm of Mercer. Digital Solutions specializes in business and cloud consulting and is dedicated to transforming our clients' businesses. We leverage expertise in big data, cloud computing, and enterprise services and design to provide our customers with full-lifecycle solutions. Our Workday practice consists of specialists with deep expertise in Human Capital Management, Payroll, Finance, process improvement, historical data conversion, and cloud software integrations.

In this lead-level role, you will be responsible for overseeing the complete implementation lifecycle of Workday Financials modules, supporting our clients through the entire lifecycle of Workday implementations and ensuring project deliverables are met within the specified timelines and budget. You will help our clients leverage Workday technology to enhance and unify Finance, Human Resources, and talent management, enabling them to optimize their financial management capabilities.

Lead Workday Financials design sessions with clients to gather requirements and document key decisions. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and analyze business requirements, ensuring that the Workday solution aligns with the client's objectives; then translating business requirements into Workday Financials configuration, and leading the configuration of Workday modules through multiple prototype environments to fulfill client-specific needs, enhancing functionality and user experience. Drive transformation of business processes for our customers, particularly in the areas of Foundation Data Model (FDM) and Financial Accounting. Provide a point of view by understanding customer pain points and complexities and be able to provide solutions that complement the client's business. Assist client with data conversion from legacy system into Workday. Provide guidance and direction to clients during various testing cycles of prototypes.

What you need to have : CPA is required. Minimum of two full lifecycle engagements implementing Financial Accounting / Foundation Data Model (FDM) with the Workday Platform. 3+ years of Workday Financials experience and a total of 10-15 years of Financials experience (can be from other ERP systems). A deep understanding of Workday's configuration options and transactional lifecycles, such as Procure to Pay, Record to Report, or Cash to Conversion. Experience working with the various phases of an implementation lifecycle and knowledge of implementation methodology. Experience in designing and building financial reports such as balance sheet and P&L. Outstanding leadership, communication, and presentation skills are essential.

Why join our team : We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.