Workday Financials Sr. Consultant - AMS

SVCS Huron Consulting Services LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group is a global consultancy hiring a Senior Associate for Workday Financials in a post-production AMS environment. You will support Budgets, Grants, Procurement, and Core Accounting while partnering with client stakeholders to troubleshoot and optimize configurations.

The role requires hands-on Workday expertise, strong analytical skills, and an ability to communicate with finance leaders. Travel is not required unless requested by the client.

Qualifications

• 3+ years delivering and supporting Workday Financial Management solutions in a post-production (AMS/PPS) or post-implementation environment.
• 3+ years of experience analyzing business and financial requirements, documenting functional specifications, leading testing efforts, troubleshooting complex issues, and partnering directly with business and finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a client-facing Financials solution architect, providing strategic guidance while remaining hands-on with configuration and issue resolution.
• Strong executive presence with experience engaging finance leadership and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support across Workday Financials modules including Budgets, Grants, Procurement, Banking, Expenses, Customers, Suppliers, and Core Accounting.
• Troubleshoot issues, configure solutions, and implement enhancements that keep Workday Financials stable and improving.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and Huron Managers to deliver high-quality managed services.

Skills

Workday Financials

Client-facing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday AMS

Workday Financial Management

Job description

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. The Managed Services Workday Financials Senior Associate will serve as a client-facing Financials consultant in a post-production environment, contributing to the delivery of high-quality managed services for our Workday Cloud clients. This role provides hands‑on support across Workday Financial Management, including Budgets (spend authorizations, commitment accounting, and budget vs. actuals reporting), Grants, Procurement, Banking, Expenses, Customers, Suppliers, and Core Accounting. As a Senior Associate, you will work directly with client stakeholders and alongside Huron Managers to troubleshoot issues, configure solutions, and implement enhancements that keep Workday Financials stable and improving. The ideal candidate brings solid functional knowledge of Workday Financials, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and confident client communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven success delivering and supporting Workday Financial Management solutions in a post‑production (AMS/PPS) or post implementation environment.
• 3+ years of experience analyzing business and financial requirements, documenting functional specifications, leading testing efforts, troubleshooting complex issues, and partnering directly with business and finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a client‑facing Financials solution architect, providing strategic guidance while remaining hands‑on with configuration and issue resolution.
• Strong executive presence with experience engaging finance leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience, as required by Huron.
• No travel required, unless requested by the client.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Holds an active Workday Financials Certification (Core Financials, Grants, Procurement, or related Financials modules preferred).
• Experience with medium to large‑scale Workday Financials AMS or post‑production support engagements.
• Prior experience supporting Tier 2 / Tier 3 client support models, including issue prioritization, root‑cause analysis, and service‑level management.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end financial processes, including procure‑to‑pay, record‑to‑report, order‑to‑cash, and grants lifecycle.

The estimated base salary range for this job is $110,000 - $140,000 (USD). The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $126,000 - $161,000 (USD). The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

Position Level Senior Associate Country United States of America

At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well‑being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on‑site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug‑free workplace.