Workday Finance Manager

Codetech • Chicago, NY

9h • Remote

About The Position

Grant Thornton is seeking a temporary loan staff contractor to provide coverage for a client team during a paternity leave. The contractor will work directly with the end client for an eight-month assignment, preferably starting in mid-September. The role provides primary coverage for Workday Finance (FINS) modules, not HCM, and supports multiple systems alongside the existing client team. A New York City-based candidate able to work a flexible hybrid schedule is preferred; remote work with on-site travel is also acceptable. The position requires both strategic support and operational execution, as well as strong communication and client-facing skills to represent Grant Thornton with the end client.

Requirements

• Strong Workday Finance expertise and ability to adapt quickly.
• Experience with Workday Financial Management, including Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Procurement, Spend Management, Asset Management, Expenses, Revenue Management, and Analytics & Reporting.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-visibility role and work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably based in New York City and able to work a flexible hybrid-onsite schedule.
• Remote work with on-site travel is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary coverage for Workday Finance (FINS) modules, excluding HCM.
• Support multiple systems alongside the existing client team.
• Provide continuity during staggered leave coverage.
• Conduct knowledge-transfer sessions before the departing resource leaves.
• Manage both strategic support and operational execution.
• Represent Grant Thornton while working directly with the end client.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed