Senior Manager - Workday Finance

Job Description & Summary

As Senior Manager Workday Finance, you will be the key player in our clients' major Workday Cloud transformation programs. In this role, you will support them in connecting the dots between the digital world and their core finance processes.  

This will require a thorough understanding of business processes, best practices, the latest developments, and benefits Workday Cloud brings to clients.  

Next to business-oriented consulting skills, strong leadership skills are essential, enabling us to put the plan into action together with our Global teams.  

You are a team player and, at the same time, able to deliver independently. Having strong analytical skills and a proactive ‘can-do’ mentality. 

What will you be doing? 

As Senior Manager Workday Finance, you will be the project leader of a multidisciplinary team and/or you will make a substantial contribution out of the IT strategy and Finance expertise to complex (transformation) assignments;

• You help customers get added value from implementation of various Workday solutions: by formulating a smart strategy, optimizing the solution and fitting it into their organization and processes;
• You supervise (large-scale) Workday Finance transformations in complex environments for mostly internationally operating companies;
• You anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required; 
• You navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements; 
• You build trust, initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders;
• You demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to work across different locations and environments as per the project or program demands;
• You supervise your junior colleagues and act as a coach and spar with them regarding activities, ideas and proposals;
• You have an active contribution to business development, win new assignments and initiate thought leadership through publications and presentations during conferences.

Does this describe you? 

• You have a master’s degree;
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills in English (Dutch language skills are considered a pre); 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, confident in building lasting business relationships; 
• At least 8 to 10 years of working experience within the Workday Finance Transformation field; 
• Experienced in digital transformations; 
• Experienced with analyzing, redesigning and implementing finance processes in an organization based on best practices and Workday Cloud functionality;
• You have proven project management experience and can lead a team during client assignments.

What are we offering? 

At PwC, you will have the opportunity to be yourself, get the best out of yourself in a high-performance organisation and grow within our global network. As part of our team we offer: 

• A competitive salary, permanent contract, attractive pension plan and the opportunity to grow rapidly; 
• Customised training for professional growth and leadership development; 
• Motivating work environment where collaboration with ambitious colleagues and recognition for your contributions are highly valued; 
• Comprehensive benefits including "well-being budget" for physical and mental health; 
• Flexibility of hybrid working, including ergonomic home office and fixed expense allowance including internet allowance; 
• Attractive mobility options, including electric lease car, car waiver allowance and the possibility of using different shared transport providers; 
• 32 vacation days per year.