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Meridian Partners

Workday Financials Lead

Meridian Partners

. Lead one or more Workday Financials functional workstreams through the full implementation lifecycle .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading Workday Financials implementations, including configuration, testing, and client communication. Possesses strong expertise in Financial Data Model, Financial Accounting, and related functional areas, along with active Workday Implementer Certifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Workday Financials ImplementationFinancial Data Model (FDM)Client Design WorkshopsActive Workday Implementer CertificationsPublic Sector Implementation Experience

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Hard Skills
Workday ConfigurationFinancial AccountingProcurementGrants ManagementFinancial ReportingExpenses ManagementBanking & SettlementsBusiness Assets ManagementTesting and Defect ResolutionConfiguration Documentation
Soft Skills
Client CommunicationMentoringRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingCoaching
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Workday Implementer CertificationsRecord to Report Certification
Industry Keywords
Public SectorState/Local GovernmentHigher EducationK–12 EducationMeridian's Delivery Methodology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead one or more Workday Financials functional workstreams through the full implementation lifecycle
  • Facilitate discovery, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-production support activities
  • Translate business requirements into scalable Workday configurations aligned with Solution Architecture and Workday best practices
  • Drive workstream deliverables, timelines, issue resolution, and client communication
  • Configure and oversee Workday Financials solutions across functional areas including FDM, Core Financials, Procurement, Grants, Expenses, Banking, and Financial Reporting
  • Conduct design sessions and prototype solutions with client stakeholders
  • Identify configuration impacts across connected Financials processes
  • Support testing, defect resolution, and deployment planning
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact for assigned workstreams
  • Build relationships with Finance, HR, Payroll, IT, and project leadership
  • Communicate risks, recommendations, and implementation decisions
  • Produce configuration documentation, workbooks, and testing materials
  • Ensure adherence to Meridian's delivery methodology and quality standards
  • Escalate risks and recommend practical solutions
  • Support transition to AMS and post-production support
  • Mentor Consultants and Associate Consultants; review work products and provide coaching
  • Share best practices and reusable implementation assets
  • Participate in estimates, demonstrations, and pre-sales discussions
  • Support recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding activities
  • Contribute to practice development and delivery improvements
  • Help expand Meridian's public sector Workday capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of Workday Financials implementation experience
  • Active Workday Implementer Certifications with a minimum of two certifications
  • Strong expertise in one or more of: Financial Data Model (FDM), Financial Accounting, Procurement, Grants, Financial Reporting, Expenses, Banking & Settlements, or Business Assets
  • Experience facilitating client design workshops and managing functional deliverables
  • 3+ years leading functional workstreams through multiple full lifecycle Workday implementations
  • Ability to work standard East Coast hours
  • Must reside within the United States
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future
  • Public sector implementation experience preferred (state/local government, higher education, or K–12)
  • Record to Report certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus availability
  • Generous time off
  • Flexible remote environment
  • 401(k) with company match that immediately vests
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Caregiver/adoption support
  • Financial coaching
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Continuous learning and growth opportunities
  • Career development opportunities