Manager – Workday Finance

KPMG New Zealand

. Lead end-to-end design and delivery of Workday Financial Management modules or functional workstreams from discovery and detailed design through configuration, testing, deployment and post-go-live optimisation .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday Financial Management implementation, with a strong focus on end-to-end finance processes, scalable configurations, and cross-functional dependencies. Proven ability to lead design workshops, engage stakeholders, and deliver quality solutions in complex environments.

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Workday Financial Management ImplementationEnd-To-End Finance ProcessesWorkday Foundation Data ModelDesigning Controlled SolutionsFacilitating Workshops

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Hard Skills

Workday Financial ManagementCore AccountingRecord To ReportProcure To PayExpensesBankingCustomer AccountsAssetsProjectsReporting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingClient Relationship ManagementFacilitationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday Financial Management Certifications

Industry Keywords

Functional WorkstreamsImplementation LifecycleGovernance ForumsCross-Functional DependenciesData SecurityIntegrations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end design and delivery of Workday Financial Management modules or functional workstreams from discovery and detailed design through configuration, testing, deployment and post-go-live optimisation
Own functional outcomes across core accounting, Foundation Data Model, record to report, procure to pay, expenses, banking, customer accounts, assets, projects, reporting, consolidation and close
Translate business requirements into scalable Workday designs across processes, accounting, controls, reporting, data, security and integrations
Facilitate design workshops, explain options and trade-offs, drive decisions, and identify risks, dependencies and mitigations
Lead and coach consultants, provide quality assurance and delivery oversight, and build client relationships
Support proposals, estimates, demonstrations and client conversations
Contribute reusable assets, methods and thought leadership to grow KPMG’s Workday practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Workday Financial Management implementation experience
Deep expertise in one or more finance modules
Sufficient breadth to understand dependencies across the wider Workday solution
Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes and the Workday Foundation Data Model
Understanding of accounting, reporting and operating-model requirements and scalable configuration
Experience leading modules or functional workstreams through the full implementation lifecycle
Experience designing controlled, supportable and future-ready solutions
Confidence facilitating workshops and engaging senior finance stakeholders
Ability to present clear recommendations to governance forums
Strong grasp of cross-functional dependencies across business processes, security, reporting and analytics, data, integrations and connected systems
Relevant Workday Financial Management certifications are preferred
Equivalent hands-on expertise and experience in consulting or complex environments valued

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme
Opportunities for local and international secondments
Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs
Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey
18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents
A paid professional association membership of your choice
Digital accreditations through Microsoft and LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways
Special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks
Green Team activities
Social club events
Paid time off for volunteering and citizenship activities
Free flu vaccinations
Subsidised sporting events
Free confidential counselling services
Additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave
Access to a Wellbeing portal with advice and resources