> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/501380-workday-financials-manager-us-or-canada](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/501380-workday-financials-manager-us-or-canada). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Workday Financials Manager - US or Canada - **Company:** Huron Consulting Group Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Workday Training, Workday Financials, Workday Payroll, Workday - **Published:** June 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g6e31z ## About the Role + 3-5 years proven prior success in roles directly implementing Workday + 2+ years proven prior leading Workday, Financials implementations + Huron requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience + Travel up to 50% Preferred Skills & Experience: + Workday Certification or equivalent practical experience in one or more of the following; Financial Accounting, Core Financials Banking and Settlements, Expenses, Customer Account or Grants Management, + Experience leading Workday Financials design and customer confirmation sessions + Experience configuring all aspects of Workday Financials and the related Customer Accounts functionality + Experience configuring or a deep understanding of Workday Payroll Accounting is a plus + Experience with project or workstream planning and management + Excellent communication skills - oral and written - and the interpersonal skills needed quickly to establish relationships of trust and collaboration + Ability to establish credibility in the eyes of senior-level, financially literate university and hospital executives, including those that lead the sponsored research functions, on the basis of expertise, maturity, and professionalism + Ability to train and participate in the professional development of Huron staff in both project or workstream management and technical dimensions + Excellent time-management and prioritization skills + Ability to manage multiple projects of differing scale and duration + Strong analytical skills used to translate information from meetings into documentation that can be shared with meeting participants and project teams + Desire and willingness to learn new tools, techniques, concepts, and methodologies + Proven thought leadership as indicated by speaking engagements and/or publications a plus Position Level Manager ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Designing How Work Feels: The Science Behind Sanofi’s Workplace Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1848-designing-how-work-feels-the-science-behind-sanofi-s-workplace-experience) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - How DevRel Makes Tech More Human](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2149-wearedevelopers-live-how-devrel-makes-tech-more-human) - [Would You Buy Your Own HR? A Product Mindset for People Leaders](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1874-would-you-buy-your-own-hr-a-product-mindset-for-people-leaders) - [The Future of Employee Wellbeing: Benefits, Trust & Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1808-the-future-of-employee-wellbeing-benefits-trust-performance) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Top HR Tech Conferences in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/303-top-hr-tech-conferences-in-2024) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? Pros and Cons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/327-should-tech-managers-be-developers-first-pros-and-cons) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)