Manager, Finance Operations - Asia Pacific & Japan

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At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

About the Team

Workday is seeking a Manager, Finance Operations to join our team! Our employees are at the core of our business which means the candidate has a passion for leading and motivating people, growing talent and building impactful teams. We want an individual that thrives in a high growth environment and has a demonstrated track record of implementing processes that scale to future growth. The candidate will also have a strong understanding of Finance operations best practices and a passion for customer service. This role assists in establishing strategy and priorities for the team, ensures goals are met, assists with issue resolution, drives departmental process and system improvements, and ensures company and departmental policies are followed.

About the Role

• Lead all Finance Operations Responsibilities for Asia Pacific and Japan
• Develop strong partnerships with the relevant leads across the area
• Deliver timely and accurate invoicing for the region
• Drive Cashflow management through timely collections.
• Lead Risk across their portfolio.
• Find opportunities and lead initiatives that drive departmental efficiencies, particularly in the utilization of new system enhancements and the scaling of processes. 
• Maintain, enhance and ensure departmental compliance with escalation protocols and controls.  
• Monitor/measure team performance to goals
• Complete regular performance management activities with employees including the completion of development plans, goal setting, and performance reviews.
• Special projects as assigned and particularly looked to as a lead role in specific projects that involve complexity and impact multiple Workday departments. 

About You

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3 - 5 years of Finance Operations management experience in positions of increasing responsibility with a focus on process improvement, ideally within a rapidly growing organization or public company.
• Demonstrated experience in leading high performing teams.
• Shown ability to lead multiple responsibilities and priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and implementing process improvements. 

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent People Leadership
• Detail oriented, accurate and organized.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be able to thrive under pressure.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Customer service focused and solution oriented.

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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