Global Manager, Workday and Financial Systems

International Justice Mission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Manager for Financial Systems, focusing on developing and managing finance systems to enhance operational efficiency. This role involves leading strategic initiatives, managing complex projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders to implement technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with finance systems, particularly Workday, and a strong background in project management and communication. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a significant impact in the world and enjoy a supportive work environment that values professional excellence and community spirit.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Monthly commuter and parking benefits

Retirement benefit options

Paid leave starting at 23 days

12 holidays plus early release

Community spiritual formation resources

Robust staff care resources

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience including leadership roles.
• 5+ years of Finance systems experience with project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance Systems Roadmap reviews and align with GTS and HR.
• Manage complex projects and ensure successful testing and execution.

Skills

Workday Financials

Project Management

Communication

Agile Methodologies

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Workday

Adaptive Planning

QuickBooks

M-files

SmartSheet

Job description

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Global Manager, Financial Systems

Apply locations: United States - Remote
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago
Job requisition id: R-01798

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Global Manager, Finance Systems Portfolio.

The Global Manager, Financial Systems is responsible for developing and managing IJM's finance systems portfolio, including Workday, Adaptive Planning, QuickBooks, M-files, SmartSheet, treasury and banking tools, and other relevant systems. This role will own the Finance Systems Roadmap, will develop an understanding of the systems needs of the Finance Team, suggest technology-enabled solutions from existing and new technology vendors, and lead the design and implementation of these systems working closely with functional SMEs and GTS technical support.

The Global Manager, Finance Systems is responsible for managing the Finance components of the Workday system including configuration. This work involves troubleshooting and resolving complex support issues and working with finance leaders to develop solutions for the Finance Modules within Workday. It requires advanced knowledge of Workday to effectively complete these duties. This work will be completed within the ecosystem of Workday which includes the Workday HCM leader and the Workday Platform leader, requiring close collaboration with those teams.

This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area OR remote for non-local candidates. It reports to the Global Director, Treasury and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Management:

1. Lead senior Finance Management through a regular Finance Systems Roadmap review obtaining input and shared buy-in to this multiyear strategic plan.
2. Negotiate trade-offs as required.
3. Align with GTS and HR roadmaps.

Strategy, Knowledge Development & Implementation:

1. System Leadership: Lead monthly Finance stakeholder partnership meetings.
2. Lead the effective execution of large projects and ensure delivery of planned sprint schedules.
3. Ensure all approved non-urgent requests are updated in the backlog for prioritization.
4. Design system testing—developing test scenarios, managing testing sessions, and adjusting training accordingly.

Networking & Partnership:

1. Develop networks with other customers within relevant communities to leverage best practices for IJM.
2. Direct the work of external consultants as needed.
3. Partner with Finance, HR teams and GTS to define and refine requirements for new features and enhancements.
4. Partner with project leaders in the business to effectively plan and execute projects from discovery through post-go-live phases.

Complex Projects:

1. Working with a user base distributed across the Globe, lead requirements gathering, technical documentation, execution of technical work, and vendor estimates.
2. Plan technical timelines and scopes of large projects.
3. Lead execution of successful testing and ensure business sponsor sign-off on requirements and testing.
4. Handle complex Workday tickets and support IT analyst with regular tickets.

Communication:

1. Manage project-specific communications, including partnering with business on building charters.
2. Handle critical issue escalation and management.
3. Direct release communications to core team members and stakeholders.
4. Advise and partner with business partners for training and communications to end users on new features, upgrades, and enhancements.

Training and Development:

1. Onboard and coordinate continuous training of super users and other users.
2. Develop training programs, including job aids and training materials to empower super users.
3. Mentor and train analysts in requirements gathering, testing, and project leadership for small projects.

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC):

1. Deliver software solutions following industry-standard SDLC: gather requirements, system configuration, test and UAT, deployment, and support.
2. Ensure thorough requirements gathering.
3. Oversee and ensure testing of all requirements and scenarios.
4. Understand and deploy Agile methods when appropriate.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, related field or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and certification.
2. 7+ years’ professional work experience including 3+ years of leadership experience.
3. 5+ years of Finance systems experience, including new module implementation, project management, issue management, communication, and change management (Prior experience with global system support and deployment a plus).
4. 3+ years’ Workday Financials configuration and requirements gathering experience strongly preferred.
5. Experience in an Agile work environment required.

Technical Competencies:

1. Experience leading technical projects required.
2. Experience writing UAT criteria or scripts for technical system requirements.
3. High proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools preferred.
4. Experience with Workday required.
5. Workday training required.

Non-Technical Competencies:

1. Eager commitment to IJM’s Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building.
2. Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, analyze, and explain complex and abstract problems.
3. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple or competing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage cross-cultural relationships.
5. Demonstrated ability to lead peers in completion of projects or strategic initiatives.

Application Process:

Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.

*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

What does IJM have to offer?

1. Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits.
2. Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area.
3. Retirement benefit options.
4. Paid leave starting at 23 days.
5. 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior).
6. Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation.
7. Robust staff care resources.

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.

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About Us

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

Visit our careers site below to learn about benefits, what it is like to work at IJM and to see frequently asked questions.

IJM is a leader in the global effort to safeguard vulnerable people. In compliance with International Safeguarding Standards (UNICEF, IASC 6 core principles on PSEA, IASC Minimum operating standards on PSEA and CHS) we commit to a zero-tolerance policy and to take measures to prevent harm against anyone who comes into contact with IJM and its work. By choosing to move forward in the assessment and hiring process you are affirming you will abide by IJM’s Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, Code of Ethics and related procedures.