Finance Manager

About the Team

About the Role

Workday is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager to be a key financial partner within our Product Finance organization. This role will be responsible for providing financial leadership, strategic support, and operational analysis to drive the growth and success of a Business Unit within our support model. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating complex financial data into a compelling narrative and influencing strategic outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to directly support a high-visibility, high-impact area of Workday's business, where you will be at the forefront of the company's growth story. You will be instrumental in enabling data-driven decisions by providing financial and operational analytics, forecasting, and recommendations. This role potentially includes people management responsibilities and requires a proven ability to manage, coach, and develop talent.

Responsibilities:

Financial Partnership and Strategy:

• Serve as the primary finance partner for business unit leaders, providing strategic financial input and leadership on issues affecting the organization, including evaluation of potential investments and business development initiatives.

Go-to-Market (GTM) Support:

• Partner with the sales, marketing, and GTM strategy teams to drive the commercial success of the business unit portfolio. Provide financial analysis on pricing and packaging strategies, sales compensation plans, and other revenue-driving initiatives.

Planning and Analysis:

• Lead and manage all financial planning and analysis processes for the business unit, including annual planning, long-range planning, budgeting, and rolling forecasts.

Reporting and Insights:

• Own the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analytics packages. Consolidate and report on business activities, translating complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for business leaders and executive leadership.

Performance Management:

• Perform qualitative financial analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs), apply financial modeling to generate insights into business performance, and advise on the financial impact of operational decisions. Proactively recommend actions to improve financial performance.

Process Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and simplification of financial processes and reporting, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Actively participate in cross-functional initiatives to establish robust measurement and monitoring practices. Collaborate closely with IT, Data, and other finance teams to align system capabilities with business goals.

About You

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of related experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related business function, with a focus on FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis).
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Other Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a business function (e.g., MBA, Master's in Finance) is a plus.
• Experience supporting a GTM or commercial organization is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• A positive, self-starter attitude with a willingness to adapt to rapid business and organizational changes.
• Experience supporting a business unit focused on technology, AI, or product development is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to operate as a business partner, with a mindset of co-ownership and a track record of influencing strategic outcomes.
• Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills, with expertise in building scalable and repeatable processes.
• Experience in the software or SaaS industry, with a deep understanding of relevant key performance indicators and metrics.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems and financial planning tools (e.g., Workday Financials, Adaptive Planning).

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please .

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.