Assistant Director, Workday Financial Reporting - REMOTE

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

6d • Remote

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Finance-ERP Support Job Summary: Position Overview: The Director of Workday Financial Reporting leads the strategy, development, and maintenance of reporting and analytics across Workday’s financial applications. This role ensures the integrity, accessibility, and innovation of financial data solutions supporting Research, Payroll, Supply Chain, and Enterprise Finance operations. . Key Responsibilities: Oversee all technical maintenance and new report development across multiple Workday reporting suites, including Research, Payroll, Supply Chain, External Financials, and Management/Operational reporting. Collaborate with FP&A teams to support Adaptive Planning reporting for budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans. Drive the adoption and optimization of Workday’s advanced reporting tools, including Prism Analytics, Discovery Boards, Worksheets, Dashboards, and Office Connect. Own and execute the Workday reporting strategy roadmap for Finance and Supply Chain; evaluate and implement bi-annual Workday release features relevant to reporting and analytics. Partner with Finance and operational leaders to identify and deliver enhanced reporting capabilities that support strategic decision-making. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of report developers; promote cross-training and ensure alignment of priorities. Champion a culture of data integrity, documentation excellence, and structured change management. Maintain and govern report inventories, metadata, tags, and help text to ensure consistency and transparency. Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more. At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Requirements

• Advanced experience with Workday reporting, including Advanced, Matrix, and Composite reports.
• Proficiency in Workday Docs and Adaptive Planning.
• Strong foundation in financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 4 years

Nice To Haves

• Workday certification strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technical maintenance and new report development across multiple Workday reporting suites, including Research, Payroll, Supply Chain, External Financials, and Management/Operational reporting.
• Collaborate with FP&A teams to support Adaptive Planning reporting for budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans.
• Drive the adoption and optimization of Workday’s advanced reporting tools, including Prism Analytics, Discovery Boards, Worksheets, Dashboards, and Office Connect.
• Own and execute the Workday reporting strategy roadmap for Finance and Supply Chain; evaluate and implement bi-annual Workday release features relevant to reporting and analytics.
• Partner with Finance and operational leaders to identify and deliver enhanced reporting capabilities that support strategic decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of report developers; promote cross-training and ensure alignment of priorities.
• Champion a culture of data integrity, documentation excellence, and structured change management.
• Maintain and govern report inventories, metadata, tags, and help text to ensure consistency and transparency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees