Job Title: Workday Financials Implementation Consultant
Job Description
The Workday Financials Implementation Consultant serves as a hands-on functional expert responsible for the full-cycle implementation and ongoing support of Workday Financials. This role partners closely with Finance leadership and key stakeholders to design, configure, test, and deploy Workday Financials solutions, while also providing post-go-live support, reporting, and end-user training. The focus is on strong functional ownership of Workday Financials modules, solid accounting and finance understanding, and effective stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Support full-cycle implementation of Workday Financials from initial design through go-live and post-production support.
Focus on core Workday Financials modules including General Ledger, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Customer Accounts, and Fixed Assets.
Translate business requirements into clear functional designs and accurate Workday system configurations.
Lead and manage end-to-end functional workstreams, particularly in areas such as cash management and accounts payable.
Manage system changes from intake through deployment, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with business needs.
Support and execute testing activities, including creating detailed test scripts and test scenarios.
Coordinate and facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring that business users validate solutions against requirements.
Track, analyze, and resolve defects identified during testing and after deployment.
Partner closely with Finance leadership to design and deliver functional Workday Financials solutions that meet business objectives.
Work directly with stakeholders to gather requirements, clarify expectations, and ensure alignment throughout the project.
Support the creation and maintenance of system documentation related to configurations, processes, and changes.
Develop and deliver end-user training to promote effective adoption and usage of Workday Financials.
Provide ongoing functional support after implementation, troubleshooting issues and implementing enhancements as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure Workday Financials integrates effectively with broader ERP and financial processes.
Essential Skills
4+ years of Workday Financials implementation experience.
Proven experience delivering 2+ full-cycle Workday Financials implementations from design through go-live.
Hospitals / Healthcare experience required
Strong functional expertise across Workday Financials modules, including General Ledger, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Customer Accounts, and Fixed Assets.
Solid accounting and finance domain knowledge to effectively support financial processes and decision-making.
Hands-on experience with user acceptance testing (UAT), including test script creation and execution.
Demonstrated ability to track, analyze, and resolve defects during testing and post-deployment.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex functional concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proven stakeholder management skills, including requirement gathering and expectation alignment.
Ability to lead and own end-to-end functional workstreams within Workday Financials.
Experience working with ERP and financial systems, including Workday and related tools.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with ERPs and financial systems (e.g., Workday and related ERP solutions).
Background in financial analysis to support reporting and insights within Workday Financials.
Experience supporting reporting and documentation within financial systems.
Exposure to customer accounts processes within Workday Financials.
Ability to create clear, structured training materials for end users.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple configuration changes and testing activities.
Work Environment
The Workday Implementation Consultant operates in a collaborative environment, working closely with Finance leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver and support Workday Financials solutions. The role centers around an ERP ecosystem, with Workday Financials as the core platform, and involves extensive work with modules such as General Ledger, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Customer Accounts, and Fixed Assets. The position typically follows standard business hours, with flexibility required during key project phases such as testing, cutover, and go-live. Work is primarily performed in a professional office or remote setting, using standard business and collaboration tools to manage requirements, configurations, testing, documentation, and user training.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
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