Workday Financials - Sr Manager

Huron Consulting Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off policy

Paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Wellness Program with health screenings

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group is looking for a Senior Manager in Chicago to engage in client-facing roles and manage projects. This position focuses on project management, data analysis, and client relationships throughout all project phases.

The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of experience in cloud implementations and the ability to coach others. Huron offers competitive benefits, including medical coverage and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience with cloud implementations in a consulting role.
• 2-4 years of experience as a functional lead or technical specialist.
• Successfully delivered multiple end-to-end implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a hands-on role combining project management and client interaction.
• Focus on overall practice development and mentorship of coachees.
• Manage projects and perform intensive data analysis.

Skills

Workday Certification or equivalent experience

Implementation experience from start to go live

Experience leading work sessions

Experience configuring Workday Financials

Ability to coach and develop others

Understanding of client challenges

Willingness to travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change.

Role Overview

Senior Managers serve in an outward-facing, hands‑on, and multi‑faceted role combining project and engagement management, team leadership, and material interaction with clients at both tactical and strategic levels.

Senior Managers will spend considerable time on client‑facing engagements through all project phases (pursuit to delivery), project management, and intensive data analysis to implement impactful recommendations. They will also focus on overall practice development, mentorship of coachees (when assigned), and general project/organizational administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Workday Certification or equivalent practical experience in Core Financials, Financial Accounting or FDM
• Performed several implementations from start to go live
• Experience leading Workday Financials design and customer confirmation sessions
• Experience configuring all aspects of Workday Financials and the related Customer Accounts functionality
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience
• 5‑8 years of experience with cloud implementations in a consulting role
• 2‑4 years of experience as a functional lead or technical specialist
• Successfully delivered multiple end‑to‑end implementation projects in Cloud ERP, EPM, CRM, or Data Management solutions
• Experience with and ability to develop and grow others through effective coaching and leadership
• Ability to provide industry insights and identify opportunities for value creation based on deep understanding of client challenges
• Willingness to travel up to 50% as needed to work with clients or other internal project teams

Position Level

Senior Manager

Country

United States of America

Benefits

Huron 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. The 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.

EEO Statement

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.