Workday

Principal, Solution Consultant

Workday$185K — $221K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Pleasanton, CA
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in business process analysis for enterprise finance functions such as General Ledger and Payables.
  • Proven ability to design and present solutions, configurations, and proofs-of-concept.
  • Experience in delivering software demonstrations for both business and technical audiences.
  • Knowledge of financial accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and internal control concepts in solution design.
  • Experience in preparing RFI/RFP responses aligned with customer requirements.
  • Understanding of integration, reporting, and data flow concepts for cloud-based systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level technical leadership for complex enterprise software sales.
  • Lead discovery sessions with clients to assess business requirements.
  • Design advanced solution architectures showcasing scalability and strategic value.
  • Develop and deliver impactful technical presentations and demonstrations.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for the sales team on solution strategy and scope.
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Implementation teams to influence product roadmaps.
  • Provide technical consultation on solution design and integration strategies.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements including telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S.
  • Participation in the Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus.
  • Access to annual refresh stock grants.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellness, and retirement options.
  • Opportunity for professional development and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description

About the Team


About the Role


Provide senior-level presales technical leadership to support the sale of complex enterprise software solutions using Workday Financials and related cloud technologies. Lead discovery sessions with prospective clients to analyze business requirements and design advanced solution architectures that demonstrate the scalability, integration capability, and strategic value of Workday Financials products. Develop and deliver high-impact technical presentations, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concept configurations for executive-level stakeholders. Serve as a subject matter expert to guide sales teams in defining solution strategy, scope, and positioning for complex or competitive opportunities. Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Implementation organizations to influence roadmap priorities and ensure proposed solutions align with client and market needs. Provide technical consultation to clients on solution design, configuration options, and integration strategies. Telecommute is permitted from anywhere in the United States.

Salary Range: $185,099 - $221,200


About You


Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or in a Principal, Solution Consultant-related occupation.

Five years (60 months) of experience in conducting business process analysis for enterprise finance functions, including General Ledger, Payables, Receivables, Banking, Fixed Assets, and Period Close;

Five years (60 months) of experience in designing and presenting solution approaches, configurations, and proofs-of-concept to demonstrate product capabilities;

Five years (60 months) of experience in delivering software demonstrations and presentations for business and technical audiences;

Five years (60 months) of experience in applying financial accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and internal control concepts in solution design;

Five years (60 months) of experience in preparing RFI/RFP responses and solution documentation aligned to customer requirements;

Five years (60 months) of experience in explaining integration, reporting, and data flow concepts related to cloud-based financial systems; and

Five years (60 months) of experience in collaborating with Sales, Product Management, and Implementation teams to define scope and align proposed solutions with product strategy.

Other Qualifications:

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or in a Principal, Solution Consultant-related occupation.

Three years (36 months) of experience in conducting business process analysis for enterprise finance functions, including General Ledger, Payables, Receivables, Banking, Fixed Assets, and Period Close;

Three years (36 months) of experience in designing and presenting solution approaches, configurations, and proofs-of-concept to demonstrate product capabilities;

Three years (36 months) of experience in delivering software demonstrations and presentations for business and technical audiences;

Three years (36 months) of experience in experience in applying financial accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and internal control concepts in solution design;

Three years (36 months) of experience in preparing RFI/RFP responses and solution documentation aligned to customer requirements;

Three years (36 months) of experience in explaining integration, reporting, and data flow concepts related to cloud-based financial systems; and

Three years (36 months) of experience in collaborating with Sales, Product Management, and Implementation teams to define scope and align proposed solutions with product strategy.


Workday Pay Transparency Statement


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 .

 

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

 

 



Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

Workday uses a hybrid Flex Work Model. Most roles require at least 50% in-person time each quarter in a Workday office or with customers, prospects, or partners, with specific expectations varying by role, team, country, and business needs.

About Workday

Workday, Inc. is a provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. The Company delivers financial management, human capital management and analytics applications designed for various companies, educational institutions and government agencies. As part of its applications, the Company provides embedded analytics that capture the content and context of everyday business events, facilitating informed decision-making from wherever users are working. Its applications include Workday Financial Management, Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Other Applications. It also provides open, standards-based Web-services application programming interfaces, and pre-built packaged integrations and connectors. Workday, Inc. is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
Learn more about Workday
Size
15,932 employees
Market Cap
$42.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$282.4 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+26.7%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
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