Workday Finance Implementation Team Lead FDM

Inside Higher Ed; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Workday Finance Implementation Team Lead to oversee the implementation of the Financial Data Model in Workday. This full-time role focuses on configuring FDM structures, conducting stakeholder sessions, and ensuring data quality. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree with significant experience in business systems implementation, especially with ERP systems like Workday. A competitive salary range of $85,000 to $100,000 per year is offered, and applications close on January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience with a Master's or six years with a Bachelor's.
• Experience implementing accounting or business systems.
• Proven ability to learn tools and technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead FDM implementation and configuration in Workday.
• Conduct sessions with stakeholders for needs analysis.
• Review and unit test related business processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Data literacy

Problem-solving skills

Training facilitation

Learning new tools quickly

Education

Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience

Tools

Workday

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Job description

Workday Finance Implementation Team Lead – FDM

Join Inside Higher Ed as the Workday Finance Implementation Team Lead for the Financial Data Model (FDM) within Workday. This full‑time role is based on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL.

Job Responsibilities

The FDM Finance Implementation Team Lead leads the implementation and configuration of the FDM in Workday, conducting working sessions with stakeholders to gather, understand, and analyze business needs and reporting requirements. Key duties include:

• Configuring FDM values and hierarchies in Workday and collaborating with stakeholders to translate legacy data and reporting requirements into the FDM structure.
• Reviewing and unit testing FDM‑related business processes, reports, and security roles to ensure accuracy and alignment with business requirements.
• Developing and executing FDM‑related test scenarios, identifying defects, and collaborating with the implementation partner to remediate issues and retest functionality.
• Facilitating the mapping of the legacy chart of accounts to the future state FDM structure and maintaining FDM mapping data using configuration tools.
• Assessing FDM data quality, supporting data cleanup, and validating accurate data conversion.
• Communicating team status to project leadership, supporting cut‑over planning, stakeholder communications, and supporting FDM governance process development.
• Assisting the Change Management team in developing end‑user training materials and job aids.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate field with four years of experience, or bachelor's degree with six years of experience, or equivalent combination.
• Experience implementing and configuring accounting and/or business systems.
• Experience using or configuring a leading ERP system such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, or Workday.
• Proven ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly.
• Strong data literacy, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including training facilitation experience.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 per year.

How to Apply

To be considered, upload your cover letter and resume. Applications close on 05 January 2026. Submit through the UF recruitment portal at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537928.

EEO Statement

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or use the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.