Director, Finance Systems Strategy & Optimization

Sacred Heart University; Fairfield (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Director of Finance Systems Strategy & Optimization. This pivotal role involves leading the Workday Financials ecosystem to enhance finance operations and drive continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to partner with various teams, create impactful dashboards, and translate complex business needs into streamlined tech solutions. If you're passionate about finance tech and eager to make a difference in a mission-driven organization, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Workday Financials or equivalent systems.
• Ability to translate business needs into tech-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Optimize the use of Workday for Financial Services.
• Create custom dashboards and reporting for smarter decisions.
• Lead execution of new system initiatives.

Skills

Workday Financials

Financial Services Optimization

Data-Driven Decision Making

Dashboard Creation

Adaptive Planning

Strategic Sourcing

Job description

Director, Finance Systems Strategy & Optimization

Recruitment began on May 2, 2025, and the job listing expires on May 24, 2025.

We’re seeking a – Director, Finance Systems Strategy & Optimization
Remote | Full-Time | Workday Finance Expert + Optimization Champion

Are you the go-to person when a system needs to work smarter?

The College Board is seeking a champion optimizer to lead our Workday Financials ecosystem to success and drive continuous improvement across #FinanceOperations.

In this strategic role, you will:

1. Optimize how we use Workday for Financial Services
2. Own and evolve the Workday Finance roadmap
3. Partner with teams across #Finance, #Accounting, and #Procurement
4. Create custom dashboards and reporting that fuel smarter decisions
5. Translate business needs into scalable, tech-enabled solutions
6. Intake, prioritize, and lead the execution of new system initiatives
7. Be proactive, solution-focused, and data-driven

We’re looking for someone with deep Workday Financials expertise (or equivalent systems) and a passion for making the complex feel seamless. Bonus if you’re familiar with Adaptive Planning or Strategic Sourcing!

This is your chance to help shape the future of finance tech at a mission-driven organization.

Apply now! https://collegeboard.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/details/Director–Finance-Systems-Strategy—Optimization_REQ002092