Principal Strategist, Finance Operations & Spend Management

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About the Role

Workday is looking for a Principal Strategist to support in developing the vision, strategy, and objectives of the Finance Operations and Spend Management organization. Blending skills in analytics, planning, and consulting, this role will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders within the organization to inform strategic planning decisions. This role will report into the Senior Director of Procure-to-Pay Strategy and Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Performance Management: Manage the procurement strategic planning cycle, including the development and tracking of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), benchmarking, and target setting to ensure alignment with long-term business outcomes.

• Operational Governance & Policy: Serve as the owner for Policy and Process Management, overseeing procurement policies and guidelines, standard operating procedures, and internal websites to ensure a thorough understanding and execution of Source-to-Pay dependencies.

• Business Intelligence & Reporting: Drive organizational performance by owning Finance Operations and Spend Management metrics, coordinating Quarterly Business Reviews, monitoring customer satisfaction, and overseeing all internal and external operational reporting.

• Financial Stewardship: Drive budget management through fiscal year planning, renewal management, invoice tracking and team T&E strategy.

• Transformation & Global Strategy: Partner closely with the Finance Transformation Office to align organizational initiatives with enterprise-wide goals while leveraging experience with global teams to develop and execute a comprehensive global location strategy.

About You

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional experience with growing levels of responsibility and a proven track record of leading transformational change.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Strategic Problem Solver: Experienced problem-solver able to delve into operational tactics while engaging meaningfully on the "big picture".

• Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong presence in front of senior executives and the ability to distill complex thoughts into actionable recommendations.

• Process Expertise: Deep understanding of the Source-to-Pay process and the ability to identify dependencies between complex programs and determine their impact.

• Consulting Mindset: Preferred experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or strategy and business operations.

• Drive for Innovation: Proactive and result-oriented, driven by intellectual curiosity to propose novel approaches and meet critical deliverables.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.GA.Atlanta

 

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $148,500 USD - $222,700 USD

 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $141,000 USD - $250,600 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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