Business Systems Innovation Director - Workday

Fortra; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Canada is seeking a Director, BSI Workday to oversee the Workday platform's financial modules. You'll collaborate with various departments to deliver operational excellence and enhance user experience. The ideal candidate has extensive ERP and Workday experience, strong financial analytical skills, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. This role offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Personal and professional development opportunities

Flexibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years in ERP, financial, or business systems roles.
• 3+ years experience with Workday Financials.
• Proven track record in financial product ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own the Workday product roadmap for Financial and HCM modules.
• Collaborate with departments to gather requirements.
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.

Skills

ERP financial systems experience

Hands-on Workday Financials

Financial analytical skills

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Background in Information Systems or HR

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!

At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us?

As the Director, BSI Workday at Fortra, you will be responsible for the strategic oversight, continuous improvement, and operational excellence of our newly implemented Workday platform, with a primary focus on financial modules and a complementary understanding of HCM functionalities. You will be a key member of the BSI leadership team, collaborating closely with Finance and PX stakeholders to define and track KPIs, drive innovation, and ensure Workday delivers maximum financial and operational value. You will drive BSI led initiatives to maintain a cohesive and integrated Workday platform experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Product Ownership & Strategy
  • Own the Workday product roadmap for Financial and HCM modules.
  • Define and prioritize the product backlog in alignment with business goals.
  • Lead platform governance and change management processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, Security, and other departments to gather requirements and feedback.
  • Facilitate workshops, demos, and training sessions to drive adoption and understanding.
• Platform Optimization
  • Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and improved user experience across both Financial and HCM modules.
  • Monitor system performance and ensure financial and PX data integrity across modules.
• Delivery & Support
  • Work closely with the BSI delivery teams, vendors, and support teams to deliver enhancements.
  • Own and maintain the Workday product backlog, ensuring it is continuously refined, strategically prioritized, and aligned with delivery team needs through well‑defined requirements and prompt, actionable feedback.
  • Manage release cycles, testing, and deployment of new features.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Partner with Fortra Sec/IT team to ensure Workday configurations meet internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain documentation and audit trails for all changes and decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years in ERP, financial systems, or business systems roles, with exposure to HRIS.
• 3+ years hands‑on experience with Workday Financials; familiarity with HCM is preferred.
• Proven track record in financial product ownership or business analysis within enterprise systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. Background in Information Systems or HR is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. Background in Information Systems or HR is a plus.
• Excellent financial analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Workday certifications in Financials; HCM certification is a plus.
• Experience in post‑implementation financial optimization and support.
• Familiarity with financial and HR integration tools and middleware (e.g., Workday Studio, EIB, or third‑party APIs).

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