Workday FDM Architect: Strategic Data & Roadmap

Workday Talent Hub; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday Talent Hub in Boston area seeks a senior architect to review, design, and optimize the Foundation Data Model (FDM) and related financial structures. You will advise Finance and HR leaders on strategy, architecture, and design decisions, addressing risks, gaps, and long-term scalability.

The role requires leading multi-entity implementations, defining COA strategy, and shaping future-state roadmaps to align with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Workday Financials and Workday Foundation Data Model (FDM).
• Experience leading FDM design, redesign, or optimization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Chart of Accounts strategy and financial data structures.
• Experience assessing current-state Workday architecture and developing strategic recommendations.
• Experience supporting multi-company or new entity implementations.
• Ability to evaluate implications across Finance, HR, supply chain, and payroll.
• Strong consulting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior and executive-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess the current Workday Foundation Data Model (FDM) and related financial structures.
• Lead or support FDM design, redesign, and optimization initiatives.
• Advise Finance and HR leadership on FDM strategy, architecture, and design decisions.
• Identify potential risks, design gaps, dependencies, and long-term scalability concerns.
• Develop recommendations for supporting new companies or entities within Workday.
• Evaluate and define Chart of Accounts (COA) strategy and related financial structures.
• Assess current-state architecture and develop a future-state roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and Workday stakeholders to establish architectural direction and achieve alignment.
• Evaluate the impact of FDM and organizational design decisions on financial systems, business processes, supply chain, and payroll.
• Provide executive-level advisory and architectural guidance to business and technical stakeholders.
• Translate complex Workday Financials concepts into clear business recommendations and actionable solutions.
• Support strategic decision-making related to Workday Financials architecture and organizational growth.

Skills

Workday Financials

FDM design

Multi-Entity

COA strategy

Executive mgmt

Healthcare exp

Strategic advisory

Communication

Architectural guidance

Job description

Workday Talent Hub in Boston area seeks a senior architect to review, design, and optimize the Foundation Data Model (FDM) and related financial structures. You will advise Finance and HR leaders on strategy, architecture, and design decisions, addressing risks, gaps, and long-term scalability.

The role requires leading multi-entity implementations, defining COA strategy, and shaping future-state roadmaps to align with business objectives.