Workday Financials Consultant

Posted 15 Days Ago
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17 Locations
In-Office or Remote
95K-150K Annually
Junior
Consulting
The Role
As a Workday Financials Consultant, you will assist clients by implementing and managing Workday solutions, focusing on financial processes and mentoring junior staff. You'll collaborate with client executives, manage project deliverables, and utilize Huron's methodologies for optimal results.
Summary Generated by Built In

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. 
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

An indispensable role… Our clients approach us with a unique set of complex challenges to forge strategy and operations with technology. So, we are constantly on the look-out for outstanding consultants with varying types of expertise and knowledge who are passionate about uncovering, untangling, and tackling the biggest challenges facing the industry. Our capable Associates utilize Huron tools, methodologies and best practices in the selection, planning and implementation of leading enterprise software and analytics solutions.
Skilled relationship builders, our Associates are responsible for project work stream delivery, work plan management, analytics, reporting and client interface/presentations. They collaborate with client staff and leadership while managing and mentoring junior Huron staff. Our Associates gain valuable, hands-on consulting experience and world-class training and development…that translates to career growth. Huron is big enough to offer the opportunity and exposure you need for your career growth—but small enough to give you individual attention for your professional development.
We see what’s possible in you and help you achieve it.

    Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or commensurate work experience

•    Minimum 1- 2 years of relevant experience in consulting, finance, higher education, and/or accounting 

•    Previous experience implementing Workday with a focus on Record to Report (R2R) Workday Certification is a PLUS.

•    Willingness to travel as needed for project assignments

Preferred Skills & Experience:

•    Functional expertise in regulations and processes; understanding of higher ed financials requirements across various types of institutions

•    Demonstrated knowledge in academic structure, organizational assessment, and strategic planning.

•    Exceptional advanced Excel skills (including modeling and macros)

•    An MBA or other relevant advanced degree

•    Expertise in the Financials function, processes and best practices

•    Experience as a functional application specialist 

•    Excellent communication skills - oral and written - and the interpersonal skills needed quickly to establish relationships of trust and collaboration

•    The ability to establish credibility in the eyes of senior-level university executives on the basis of expertise, maturity, and professionalism

•    The ability to train and participate in the professional development of Huron staff in both project-management and technical dimensions

•    Excellent time-management and prioritization skills

•    The ability to manage multiple projects of differing scale and duration

•    Strong analytical skills used to translate information from meetings into documentation that can be shared with meeting participants and project teams

•    A desire and willingness to learn new tools, techniques, concepts, and methodologies

The estimated base salary range for this job is $95,000 - $130000.  The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy.  Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $106,400 - $149,500. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

Position LevelAssociate

CountryUnited States of America

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 1-2 years consulting, finance, higher education, or accounting experience
  • Experience implementing Workday with R2R focus
  • Exceptional advanced Excel skills including modeling and macros

Huron Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huron and has not been reviewed or approved by Huron.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a company 401(k) match positioned as a core element of total rewards, signaling strong long‑term savings support. Company materials and filings describe a competitive match structure with broad availability.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock purchase plan provides company‑matched RSUs on purchased shares and is broadly accessible across the workforce, indicating meaningful equity participation. Company filings outline the plan’s match design and wide eligibility.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Policies emphasize flexible/unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave with caregiving resources, reflecting expansive time‑off options. Careers and benefits pages present flexibility and time away as core components of the package.

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The Company
Chicago, IL
3,753 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. By embracing diverse perspectives, encouraging new ideas and challenging the status quo, we create sustainable results for the organizations we serve.

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