Workday Finance Strategy Lead | ERP Transformation Expert

Attain Partners; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

HSA/FSA

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Career mobility

Job summary

Attain Partners seeks a strategic Workday Finance expert to lead ERP readiness and advisory within broader transformation efforts in the United States. The role emphasizes shaping vision, guiding decisions, and sustaining strong client relationships throughout programs.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in Workday Finance configurations, coupled with governance and agile release experience, to drive value for education, nonprofit, healthcare, and government clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on configuration experience in multiple Workday Finance modules as a Workday customer or systems implementor.
• 3+ years of product ownership experience in multiple Workday Finance modules as a Workday customer or consultant.
• Experience defining and managing execution of agile release management processes including backlog management, roadmap definition, prioritization, sprint planning and change control.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Workday Finance solution and Workday ecosystem.
• Workday customer or implementor certification in one or more Finance modules.
• Strong functional knowledge of Finance business processes, common challenges with Workday solutions, and leading practices.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Guide ERP Readiness and Advisory: Conduct assessments, develop roadmaps, and advise clients on ERP-related decisions within broader transformation efforts.
• Shape Client Strategy: Collaborate with client leaders and practitioners to define vision, evaluate options, and align technology investments with mission outcomes.
• Facilitate Stakeholder Alignment: Lead daily meetings, workshops, interviews, and executive briefings to surface priorities and drive program execution.
• Advise with Leading Practice: Bring Workday expertise and practical solutions to client challenges.
• Provide Operational Leadership: Oversee end-to-end lifecycle for Workday Finance solutions, including roadmap, backlog, configuration, integration, and reporting.
• Direct Workday Releases: Support biannual releases and routine enhancements for platform stability and process improvement.
• Collaborate Across Workstreams: Partner with delivery teams across Workday programs to achieve a shared vision and ROI.
• Contribute to Practice Growth: Support methodology, proposals, business development, and internal capability building.

Skills

Workday Finance

ERP Transformation

Agile Release Mgmt

Workday Certification

Finance Knowledge

Client Engagement

Analytical Skills

Job description

Attain Partners seeks a strategic Workday Finance expert to lead ERP readiness and advisory within broader transformation efforts in the United States. The role emphasizes shaping vision, guiding decisions, and sustaining strong client relationships throughout programs.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in Workday Finance configurations, coupled with governance and agile release experience, to drive value for education, nonprofit, healthcare, and government clients.