Workday Financials Consultant – Financial Accounting - OCLC, Inc.
Dublin, OH 43017
About the Job
You have a life. We like that about you.
At OCLC, we believe you'll do the best work of your life when you're living the best life possible.
We work hard to build the technology that connects thousands of today's libraries. But we also work hard to make a job at OCLC a meaningful part of a balanced life- not a substitute for one.
Technology with a Purpose. OCLC supports thousands of libraries in making information more accessible and more useful to people around the world. OCLC provides shared technology services, original research and community programs that help libraries meet the ever-evolving needs of their users, institutions, and communities. With office locations around the globe, OCLC employees are dedicated to offering premier services and software to help libraries.
The Job Details are as follows:
As a Functional Consultant, this position will be the expert who translates business needs into technical solutions. This position will be a trusted advisor, working closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, design solutions, and ensure seamless implementation.Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather and analyze Workday requirements, translating them into robust specifications and design documents
- Mastery of Financials configuration and business processes across various Workday Financials including Record to Report, Contracts to Cash, Banking and Settlement, etc.
- Responsible for supporting and leading project tasks. Identify key drivers of a defined problem and propose solutions.
- Drive success in Advisory, full-cycle, and phase X projects across the Workday Financials product suite
- Conduct complex work with autonomy and extensive latitude for independent judgment
- Cultivate strong client relationships through effective communication and strategic recommendations
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any pertinent field or industry.
- 5+ years’ experience implementing, configuring and supporting Workday.
- 3+ years’ of consulting and/or industry experience.
- Current Workday Financials Certification in one or more functional areas. Preferably in Record to Report, Contracts to Cash, or Banking & Settlement.
- Experience with gathering data requirements and supporting end-user validation
- Ability to manage work, lead a workstream, and mentor junior team members.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A talent for building and nurturing strong client relationships, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor in the Workday ecosystem
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to travel on-site if required up to 30%
Compensation:
The salary range for this role can range from $90,000 to $205,000. Your base salary will be determined based on your skills, experience, education, certifications, and location.
Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
ADA/EAA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be the principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
