Workday Financial, Senior Manager

PwC - Global; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 144,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada seeks a Senior Manager in Workday Financials to provide consulting services and enhance efficiency through transformative Workday applications. You will lead teams, oversee solutions, and drive innovation while engaging with clients to meet strategic objectives. This position offers competitive compensation within a diverse and inclusive team.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive benefits

Flexibility programs

Qualifications

• Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation.
• Experience in full lifecycle Workday Financials implementations.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex global projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee the financial architecture of Workday Finance solutions.
• Lead and manage diverse teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Support innovation initiatives in finance powered by Workday.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Client Relationship Management

Business Process Modeling

Project Management

Leadership

Education

Canadian CPA or equivalent

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Miro

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Workday

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a Workday consulting generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing a broad range of consulting services across various Workday applications. You will provide consulting services to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of Workday applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives.

Meaningful Work You’ll Be Part Of

As aWorkday Financial, Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high-quality client service, and drive operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Define and oversee the financial architecture of Workday Finance solutions, with a focus on Record to Report.

• Lead and manage diverse, remote, and offshore teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

• Collaborate with engagement managers to ensure alignment on quality, timelines, and deliverables.

• Contribute to business development efforts and foster strong client relationships.

• Support innovation initiatives to modernize finance functions powered by Workday.

• Participate in client discussions, manage engagements, and produce accurate, concise documentation.

• Translate client needs into system functionality using tools like Alteryx, Power BI, and Miro.

• Provide cross-functional Workday advice across Finance, HCM, and Payroll.

• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the Workday practice.

• Embrace hybrid ways of working and foster an inclusive team environment.

Experiences and Skills You’ll Use to Solve

• Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation.

• Demonstrated success in full lifecycle Workday Financials implementations within consulting or IT services.

• Experience with Workday delivery models (Platform, Finance First, Phase X) and deployment approaches (Large Enterprise, Launch).

• Proven ability to lead large, complex global projects and manage performance across teams.

• Strong business writing and documentation skills, including business cases, SOWs, and change requests.

• Experience with Workday Accounting Center, Prism, and Reporting.

• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into practical Workday solutions.

• Track record of identifying and acting on opportunities for additional business.

• Passion for digital transformation, continuous learning, and delivering client value.

• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer .

PwC BC Region Pay Range Information

The salary range* for this position is $144,700.00 - 193,000.00 - 241,200.00$ CAD Annual, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual bonus payment. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon your skills, experience, qualifications and geographic location.

* Please note that the salary range for this position is reflected for our British Columbia region . Given our national recruiting approach, we recruit (and may hire) in other regions and therefore the salary range may differ depending on the work location . PwC is committed to competitive compensation and sharing salary ranges in accordance with applicable pa y transparency legislation as they arise.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more a bout our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Model Development, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Developing Training Materials, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Integration, Enterprise Software, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Influence, Innovative Design, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in. We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process. To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation. Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons. Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi. Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.