Role Overview
We are seeking a visionary and hands on technology leader to own and optimize our Workday Financials platform within a broader global software ecosystem. This strategic role combines operational excellence with forward thinking design, ensuring our financial systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with corporate objectives. The successful candidate will partner with senior business stakeholders, lead system architecture and integrations (including Salesforce via Mulesoft middleware and event driven APIs), and champion governance across all core finance processes. This is an opportunity to shape the future of financial technology within a dynamic, data driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and optimize Workday Financials and related ERP systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Architect and manage integrations across platforms (Salesforce/Mulesoft/event driven APIs), delivering secure, scalable solutions.
- Drive governance and process excellence across General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Procurement, Fixed Assets, and Financial Reporting.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and internal controls, maintaining rigorous standards of financial integrity and risk management.
- Partner with business leaders to align system capabilities with evolving corporate strategy and operational needs.
- Identify and implement automation and AI driven enhancements to improve efficiency, reporting, and scalability.
- Manage vendor relationships, oversee project delivery, and lead cross functional initiatives to support enterprise growth.
- Deliver accurate, timely financial data and insights to enable data driven decision making.
- Build and mentor a high performing global team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
Experience & Competencies Essential
- Extensive experience in Workday Financials and global ERP management, with a proven track record in financial systems leadership.
- Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering.
- Proven background in system architecture, integrations (Salesforce/Mulesoft), and process optimization.
- Deep knowledge of core finance processes, financial controls, compliance (IFRS/GAAP), and risk management.
- Demonstrated ability to drive automation, efficiency, and transformation in complex environments.
- Skilled in vendor management, project delivery, and cross functional collaboration.
- Experience leading and developing high performing teams in a global context.
- Background in financial services, fintech, or data driven organizations.
- Proven success in digital transformation initiatives and process automation.
Desired
- Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into technology solutions.
- Familiarity with OTC derivatives markets and financial instruments.
- Experience with cloud native architectures, API first design, and event driven systems.
- Knowledge of data governance, security frameworks, and regulatory compliance in global financial environments.
- Exposure to AI/ML applications in finance, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation.
- Demonstrated stakeholder management and influencing skills at executive level.
- Ability to thrive in fast paced, matrixed organizations and manage competing priorities.
- Commitment to inclusive leadership, fostering diversity and collaboration across global teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging both technical and non technical audiences.
Location
UK - 135 Bishopsgate, London