Workday Finance System Manager (f/m/d) - remote within the EU

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Hiring Remotely in Munich, Bayern, DEU
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Agency • Professional Services • Travel • Hospitality
The Role
Own and stabilize the global Workday Financials platform post go‑live, resolve defects and data issues, build reports and integrations (banking, RAAS, SFTP, Kyriba), support users, lead country rollouts, improve configuration, controls and reporting, and act as the internal Workday Financials SME.
Summary Generated by Built In

AVIAREPS has over 30 years experience providing professional passenger GSA services and tourism marketing to clients around the globe. As the world’s leading GSA and Tourism representation organization with more than 75 offices in over 70 countries, AVIAREPS represents airlines as well as destinations, hotels, attractions, airports, cars, trains, cruise lines, retailers and import/export organizations, and offers a full suite of B2B and B2C services which includes sales & reservations, marketing, digital, and PR programs.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Workday Finance Systems Manager, based in the EU (remote) to take ownership of our global Workday Financials platform following Phase 1 go‑live. The primary focus for the next 6–12 months is stabilising the system during hypercare, improving configuration quality, and building internal capability—particularly in Workday reporting and integrations.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment, enjoys problem‑solving, and is comfortable partnering with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and our implementation/support partners.

Key Responsibilities

Phase 1 (Current): Hypercare & Stabilisation

  • Own and stabilise the recently deployed Workday Financials Core for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Sweden.

  • Manage and resolve post‑go‑live defects, data issues, reporting gaps, and design corrections.

  • Build and maintain Workday Custom Reports, Matrix Reports, Dashboards, and RAAS outputs to support Finance and Accounting operations.

  • Support end users with guidance, training, and issue resolution.

  • Collaborate closely with Workday support partners (implementation & AMS) to track, escalate, and resolve complex issues.

  • Oversee integrations including banking, payment files, RAAS APIs, SFTP flows, and Kyriba‑related data exchanges.

  • Maintain strong governance, documentation, and version control for all system changes.

Phase 2: Global Rollout & Enhancements

  • Lead Workday Financials Core rollouts for additional countries in partnership with our implementation partner.

  • Ensure compliance with local accounting, tax, payment, and regulatory requirements.

  • Improve and optimise existing configuration, validations, accounting rules, and controls.

  • Enhance the end‑to‑end financial process landscape using Workday best practices.

Beyond Phase 2: Global Ownership

  • Independently drive rollout of Workday Financials to remaining countries.

  • Provide ongoing support for the system and its users globally.

  • Continuously improve reporting, data quality, accounting automation, and system performance.

  • Act as the internal Workday Financials subject matter expert and primary point of contact.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, IT, or a related field; advanced qualification (e.g., MBA, Workday certification) a plus.

  • Hands‑on experience implementing, administering, or supporting Workday Financials across multiple countries.

  • Strong experience in Workday Reporting (Advanced, Matrix, Composite, RAAS).

  • Good understanding of Workday integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Custom XSLT, API/RAAS).

  • Solid knowledge of Financial Accounting, Procure‑to‑Pay, Order‑to‑Cash, Banking, Assets, and Period Close processes.

  • Proven project management skills and comfort leading cross‑functional implementations.

  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.

  • Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, global environment.

  • Experience in travel, tourism, or multi‑entity/multi‑currency businesses is an advantage.

Skills

  • Workday Financials configuration (Accounting Rules, Worktags, BP configuration, validations).

  • Workday Reporting (highly desirable).

  • Integration interpretation & troubleshooting (bank files, RAAS, API calls, SFTP).

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management.

  • High attention to detail and a structured, process‑driven approach.

  • Ability to translate business requirements into Workday design.

Our Offer

  • The opportunity to contribute your personality and ideas, with the chance to quickly take on personal responsibility

  • A fair salary and travel industry benefits, including access to PEP offers

  • Intensive exchange with colleagues from all around the world

  • An opportunity to be part of the exciting journey of transforming our finance operations worldwide

  • An open-minded and supportive global team with short lines of communication

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, IT, or related field
  • Hands-on experience implementing, administering, or supporting Workday Financials across multiple countries
  • Strong experience in Workday Reporting (Advanced, Matrix, Composite, RAAS)
  • Good understanding of Workday integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Custom XSLT, API/RAAS)
  • Experience building and maintaining Custom Reports, Matrix Reports, Dashboards, and RAAS outputs
  • Knowledge of Financial Accounting, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Banking, Assets, and Period Close processes
  • Proven project management skills and leading cross-functional implementations
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global environment
  • Advanced qualification (e.g., MBA, Workday certification)
  • Experience in travel, tourism, or multi-entity/multi-currency businesses
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The Company
800 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

AVIAREPS is a global leader in General Sales Agent (GSA) representation, marketing, and communications services for the aviation, tourism, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors. Founded in 1994, the company provides strategic partnership solutions, including sales, public relations, and digital marketing, to airlines, tourism boards, and hotels, operating through an extensive international network of offices to drive brand awareness and revenue growth.

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