Workday Financials Senior Solution Architect/Functional Lead *Hybrid*
Baltimore
Saturday, 25 April 2026
Lead the functional strategy for Workday Financials, starting with the Finance domain and expanding across the enterprise Translate complex Finance and Accounting requirements into scalable, well-designed Workday solutions Provide hands-on leadership for Workday Financials implementations, enhancements, and integrations Partner closely with Finance stakeholders, partner teams, product managers, engineers to solve complex business problems Facilitate and lead design sessions to ensure solutions are efficient, resilient, and aligned with business goals Apply expertise across ERP platforms (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, Hyperion) to introduce best practices and modernize systems Define and execute a functional transformation roadmap that increases delivery velocity Own solution quality, performance, scalability, and usability across Finance technology Mentor and influence engineers and product teams, raising the bar for solution excellence Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and executives, helping shape long-term vision and direction Share best practices and continuously improve processes across teams What You Bring Key Qualifications (experience may include a combination of the following): Required 10 years of Finance domain experience with industry-leading ERP solutions, including Workday Financials 8 years designing and architecting Workday Financial implementations Hands-on experience delivering Workday Financials solutions (implementation and/or large-scale enhancement programs) Strong Finance and Accounting process knowledge (e.g., GL, period close, AP/ AR, management reporting) and the ability to translate it into functional design Proven ability to lead solution design workshops, document requirements, and drive decisions across complex stakeholder groups Experience partnering with technical teams on integrations, data mappings, and end-to-end testing to move solutions from concept to production Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level storytelling and influence Preferred Workday Financials certifications and/or deep expertise in one or more areas such as: Order to Cash, Record to Report, Source to Pay, Accounting Center, Supplier Accounts, Expenses, Procurement, Assets, Revenue, Banking & Settlement, or Prism/ Reporting Experience designing for controls and audit readiness (e.g., role-based security, segregation of duties, SOX-aligned control environments) Experience with enterprise integration patterns (e.g., EIB, Studio, APIs) and finance data platforms (data lake/warehouse, marts) Prior experience with other ERP ecosystems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, Hyperion) and finance transformation modernization efforts Experience operating in agile product delivery models and collaborating with product management on roadmaps Proven ability to influence finance transformation, architecture, and product roadmaps Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working directly with business and technology leaders Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience #LI-MK 1 Annual Salary$105,001.65 - $280,004.40