Workday Financials Sr. Consultant - AMS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Health, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Huron seeks a Senior Associate to deliver and support Workday Financials in a post-production environment. You will work directly with client stakeholders, troubleshoot issues, configure solutions, and implement enhancements to keep Workday Financials stable and improving.

You will coordinate with Huron Managers to provide high‑quality managed services across Budgets, Grants, Procurement and Core Accounting, with a focus on end‑to‑end financial processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years delivering Workday Financial Management solutions in post‑production/AMS or post‑implementation environments.
• 3+ years analyzing financial requirements, documenting specs, leading tests, and partnering with finance stakeholders.
• Client-facing Financials solution architect experience with hands-on configuration and issue resolution.
• Strong executive presence with finance leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience as required by Huron.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a client-facing Financials consultant in a post-production environment.
• Troubleshoot issues, configure Workday Financials, and implement enhancements.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and Huron managers to ensure stable, improved Finance operations.
• Engage with finance leadership and optimize end-to-end financial processes.

Skills

Workday Financials expertise

Client-facing communication

Problem solving

Post-production support

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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