Finance Manager: Strategic Growth & FP&A Partner

Workday; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager within our Product Finance organization. You will be the primary finance partner for a business unit, providing strategic input, leading planning and analysis, and translating complex financial data into actionable insights for senior leaders.

This role requires 10+ years in FP&A, a finance degree, and strong communication skills. The position supports a hybrid work model in Pleasanton, CA, with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related business function, with a focus on FP&A.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s degree in a business function (e.g., MBA, Master’s in Finance) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner for business unit leaders, providing strategic financial input and leadership on issues affecting the organization, including evaluation of potential investments, new bets, and business development initiatives.
• Partner with the sales, marketing, and GTM strategy teams to drive the commercial success of the business unit portfolio.
• Lead and manage all financial planning and analysis processes for the business unit, including annual planning, long-range planning, budgeting, and rolling forecasts.
• Own the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analytics packages.
• Perform qualitative financial analysis of KPIs, apply financial modeling to generate insights, and advise on financial impact of operational decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and simplification of financial processes and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with IT, Data, and other finance teams to align system capabilities with business goals.

Skills

FP&A leadership

Strategic financial input

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday Financials

Adaptive Planning

Job description

Workday is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager within our Product Finance organization. You will be the primary finance partner for a business unit, providing strategic input, leading planning and analysis, and translating complex financial data into actionable insights for senior leaders.

This role requires 10+ years in FP&A, a finance degree, and strong communication skills. The position supports a hybrid work model in Pleasanton, CA, with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.