RGP is a global consulting firm helping some of the most recognized companies in the world work differently. Our success comes from a shared belief in rolling up our sleeves and doing the hard work of solving complex challenges, executing plans and implementing technology to help transform organizations.
Working as a consultant you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by RGP and built on tangible accomplishments.
As we continue to grow and deepen our impact on organizations around the world, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there a few things you should know:
- We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them.
- We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded.
- We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our clients and our colleagues.
If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.
THE RGP CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
RGP has a unique consulting model that provides opportunities for consultants to work in different ways. Most consultants work in a model where they have the flexibility and autonomy to choose projects aligning to their experience, skills and desired lifestyle. Other opportunities exist in team-based, strategy and solutions work. In all models, you will feel the full support of RGP to assist you in your work and guide you on your chosen path.
OVERVIEW
The Workday Financial Management Consultant will be primarily responsible for the functional design, configuration, testing, deployment of releases, and ongoing support of Workday Financial Management modules. This role requires deep functional expertise in Workday Financials to effectively manage, configure, maintain, and optimize financial processes within the Workday system.
The consultant will work closely with Finance stakeholders, IT teams, and third-party vendors to configure modules, manage business processes, maintain data integrity, troubleshoot issues, and implement system enhancements to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Troubleshoot and resolve functional and technical issues related to Workday Financial Management processes.
- Provide end-user support for finance-related functional and system issues.
- Manage financial business processes such as journals, supplier invoices, customer invoices, expense reports, and procurement transactions.
- Build, maintain, and schedule financial reports, dashboards, and analytics.
- Manage data loads, including journal entries, suppliers, customers, and financial transactions using EIBs or integrations.
- Manage, test, and implement Workday bi-annual releases for Financials modules.
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional design specifications and scalable solutions.
- Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements.
- Perform unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), and regression testing for financial processes.
- Configure and maintain financial master data (e.g., chart of accounts, ledgers, spend categories, revenue categories).
- Ensure data accuracy, audit readiness, and integrity of financial transactions within the system.
- Monitor system performance and optimize configurations to improve financial operations efficiency.
- Partner with Finance and IT stakeholders to streamline workflows and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
- Conduct research and analysis to enhance system performance across Workday Financials modules such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Management, Procurement, Expenses, and Financial Reporting.
- Configure business processes and security roles to enforce segregation of duties (SoD) and financial compliance requirements.
- Support audits by providing system data, reports, and documentation as required.
- Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, financial processes, SOPs, and training materials.
- Conduct user training sessions on Workday Financials functionalities when needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 57 years of experience in Workday Financials or similar ERP Financial systems.
- Strong knowledge of Workday Financial Management modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Expenses, and Financial Reporting.
- Experience with Workday integrations, including EIBs, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, and Web Services (REST/SOAP), is an advantage.
- Familiarity with ETL tools and financial data migration processes.
- Strong understanding of financial data structures, accounting principles, and reporting requirements.
- Experience with Workday security, business processes, and financial controls (e.g., segregation of duties).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly with Finance teams.
- Workday Financial Management certification(s) are a plus.
OTHER DETAILS
- Work Setup: Remote
- Contract-based: Initial engagement of 3 months, with high possibility of extension or absorption.
- Work Schedule: 7PM-4AM
Equal Opportunity Employer
RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.
