Workday - Financials Solution Architect

Guidehouse Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Financials Solution Architect to lead Workday Financial implementations across client projects in a hybrid work setting in the United States. You will engage in design sessions, capture requirements, configure solutions, and mentor junior consultants.

Responsibilities include documentation, testing, go-live support, and post‑production hypercare, while collaborating with project leadership to improve processes and drive customer satisfaction. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of seven years of Workday Financial implementation experience; or a Master's degree with a minimum of five years of Workday Financial implementation experience.
• Workday certification and demonstrated command of at least two Workday Financial pillars.
• Experience with execution of projects within a structured methodology.
• Experience in an ERP software sales cycle (RFx responses, oral presentations, etc.)
• Up to 50% travel balanced with work-from-home or Guidehouse office schedule.

Responsibilities

• Be a hands‑on Financials Solution Architect on assigned projects helping to streamline client process.
• Oversee and facilitate Design Sessions, capture client requirements, configure creative solutions, and mentor other junior consultants.
• Documentation, configuration, testing support, go‑live support, and post‑production (hypercare) support.
• Participate in an innovative, teaming culture for the team to enable constant innovation.
• Demonstrate consultative skills and have a passion for high customer satisfaction levels.
• Participate in sales cycle activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Consultative skills

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (alternative)

Workday certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Family

SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 50%

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

As part of our Workday Practice, you'll be part of an energized team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology

From initial assessments to entire transformations, you'll deliver Workday Financial solutions equipping organizations with the information they need to make better business decisions.

As a Financials Solution Architect, you will:

• Be a hands‑on Financials Solution Architect on assigned projects helping to streamline client process
• Oversee and facilitate Design Sessions, capture client requirements, configure creative solutions, and mentor other junior consultants
• Responsibilities include documentation, configuration, testing support, go‑live support, and post‑production (hypercare) support
• Participate in an innovative, teaming culture for the team to enable constant innovation
• Strong ability to team with project leadership to communicate challenges and improvements to project processes
• Demonstrate consultative skills
• Have a passion for high customer satisfaction levels
• Participate in sales cycle activities

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree with a MINIMUM of SEVEN (7) years of prior Workday Financial implementation experience; OR a Master's degree with a MINIMUM of FIVE (5) years of prior Workday Financial implementation experience. Years of experience can be substituted for a formal degree, such as NO degree with a MINIMUM of ELEVEN (11) years of prior Workday Financial implementation experience
• Workday certification and demonstrated command of at least TWO (2) Workday Financial pillars
• Experience with the execution of projects within a structured methodology
• Experience in an ERP Software Sales cycle (RFx responses, orals presentations, etc.)
• Up to 50% travel balanced with a work from home and/or Guidehouse office schedule - consultants may provide on‑site support for key milestones as needed

What Would Be Nice To Have

• A proven role in at least five full Workday Financial implementations
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, focused on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Strong written and oral communication skills (RFP responses, white papers, etc.) and presentation skills such as Workday demonstrations and client presentations
• Implementations involving deploying within a state or local government is preferred
• Leading Foundation Data Model (FDM) design for state or local government

The annual salary range for this position is $135,000.00-$225,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back‑Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.