Finance Manager, Workday
$157.7-236.5k
More information about location
Office located in CA, Pleasanton
Enterprise AI platform for managing HR, finance & IT
Posted today
Enterprise AI platform for managing HR, finance & IT
1001+ employees
Posted today
$157.7-236.5k
More information about location
Office located in CA, Pleasanton
1001+ employees
Company mission
To leverage the power of AI to elevate humans and supercharge work, moving business forever forward.
Role
Who you are
- This is a role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and knows how to build clarity and structure where none yet exists — bringing a startup operator's mindset into the scale and impact of Workday
- 10+ years of related experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related business function, with a focus on FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Demonstrated ability to excel in ambiguous, fast-changing, or greenfield environments — startup, scale-up, new business unit, or 0-to-1 initiative experience is highly valued
- Extreme intellectual curiosity — you dig deeper than the ask, learn new domains quickly, and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo
- A strong bias for action and a track record of getting things done without waiting for perfect information, structure, or headcount
- Experience supporting a GTM or commercial organization is highly desirable
- Master's degree in a business function (e.g., MBA, Master's in Finance) is a plus
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders — from analysts to executives
- A positive, self-starter attitude with a willingness to adapt to rapid business and organizational changes, and to lead others through them
- Experience supporting a business unit focused on technology, AI, or product development is highly desirable
- Proven ability to operate as a business partner, with a mindset of co-ownership and a track record of influencing strategic outcomes without formal authority
- Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills, with expertise in building scalable and repeatable processes from scratch
- Strong proficiency with ERP systems and financial planning tools (e.g., Workday Financials, Adaptive Planning)
What the job involves
- Workday is seeking a highly motivated, intensely curious, and execution-focused Finance Manager to be a key financial partner within our Product Finance organization
- You will be responsible for providing financial leadership, strategic support, and operational analysis to drive the growth and success of a Business Unit within our support model
- You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating complex financial data into a compelling narrative and influencing strategic outcomes
- You won't wait for a perfect playbook — you'll write it
- This is a unique opportunity to directly support a high-visibility, high-impact area of Workday's business, where you will be at the forefront of the company's growth story
- You will be instrumental in enabling data-driven decisions by providing financial and operational analytics, forecasting, and recommendations — often on tight timelines and evolving problem statements
- Financial Partnership and Strategy: Serve as the primary finance partner for business unit leaders, providing strategic financial input and leadership on issues affecting the organization, including evaluation of potential investments, new bets, and business development initiatives — even when the path forward isn't fully defined
- Go-to-Market (GTM) Support: Partner with the sales, marketing, and GTM strategy teams to drive the commercial success of the business unit portfolio. Provide financial analysis on pricing and packaging strategies, and other revenue-driving initiatives, moving quickly from hypothesis to recommendation
- Planning and Analysis: Lead and manage all financial planning and analysis processes for the business unit, including annual planning, long-range planning, budgeting, and rolling forecasts — while continuously questioning assumptions and stress-testing the model
- Reporting and Insights: Own the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analytics packages. Consolidate and report on business activities, translating complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for business leaders and executive leadership
- Performance Management: Perform qualitative financial analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs), apply financial modeling to generate insights into business performance, and advise on the financial impact of operational decisions. Proactively surface issues, spot patterns others miss, and recommend actions to improve financial performance before being asked
- Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and simplification of financial processes and reporting. Build scrappy solutions when needed, then scale them — with accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in cross-functional initiatives to establish robust measurement and monitoring practices. Collaborate closely with IT, Data, and other finance teams to align system capabilities with business goals
Our take
Workday is a cloud-based software vendor that provides management of workforces and finances. The company uses a single database for workforce management and financial management to offer integration and optimize business intelligence across companies. It has added to the packages and tools it offers over the years, providing analytic options that allow companies to combine third-party data with information collected by Workday.
The company has also grown through acquisitions and partnerships to broaden its capabilities. Most recently, in 2025 it purchases Sana, an AI-driven enterprise knowledge and learning platform, to create a "new front door for work". This acquisition allows Workday to integrate Sana's AI-powered search, agents, and learning capabilities with its own data and workflows, allowing employees to access information, automate tasks, and complete their day entirely within Workday.
Through a combination of strategic acquisitions and in-house development, Workday has built a comprehensive suite of HR, financial, and enterprise tools. By focusing on innovation and AI-driven workflows, the company continues to push productivity and decision-making for organizations worldwide. Building on this track record, Workday is very much positioned for even more growth, reinforcing its status as a leader in shaping the future of work.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
16% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Oct 2011
$85m
SERIES F
Apr 2009
$75m
SERIES E
Total funding: $215.3m
Company HQ
Pleasanton, CA
Leadership
Aneel Bhusri
(Co-Founder & CEO)Annel began their career at Morgan Stanley as a Corporate Finance Analyst. They then spent nearly 6 years at PeopleSoft as a Senior VP before co-founding Workday in 2005.
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