Workday Director - Finance - CAN

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives. In Workday finance at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services for Workday finance applications. You will analyse client requirements, implement software solutions, and offer training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of Workday finance applications. Working in this area, you will enable clients to optimise financial processes, improve financial reporting, and achieve their strategic objectives.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwCs reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  

Additional Job Description

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Workday Finance Implementation team you provide strategic leadership to enhance customer experiences through outcome-led engagements. As a Director, you drive business growth by developing and executing vision and strategic plans for the Finance and Planning Workday Practice, while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. This role offers the chance to build a practice from the ground up, manage partnerships, and lead teams to deliver exceptional results in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic direction of Workday Finance implementations
• Oversee project execution and confirm alignment with client objectives
• Cultivate substantial client relationships to enhance business development
• Mentor team members to foster professional growth and leadership
• Identify market trends and leverage opportunities for innovation
• Promote exemplary practices in project management and delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance solutions
• Confirm adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements
  
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelors Degree
• 15 years of experience
• Workday Finance Certification (Mandatory)
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• More than 15 years of experience
• Proven industry and technology consulting skills
• Building a practice from the ground up
• Leading teams with a vision and motivation
• Delivering complex digital-led engagements
• Appreciating design-thinking and critical problem solving
• Excelling in stakeholder management and storytelling
• Collaborating across practices for complex engagements
• Travel to client locations may be required

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