Director - Workday Finance System Implementation

Company Description

Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something.  You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do you want to make? 

• Do you have a passion for leadership, driving organisational change, developing people to maximise their potential, and helping clients unlock business value through the promise of quality technology? 
• Do you thrive working in a dynamic environment with a team of talented people who take pride in delivering great results? 
• Do you take pride in sharing ideas and experiences, and collaboratively solving problems while making an impact that matters? 

The team you’ll join 

You will join Deloitte's Finance Transformation team, a market-leading practice that works with CFOs and finance leaders to reimagine how Finance creates value.

Our team helps organisations transform finance through a combination of strategy, operating model design, process improvement, workforce transformation, data and analytics, and technology-enabled transformation.

We bring together deep finance expertise with leading ERP, EPM and cloud platform capabilities to help clients modernise their finance functions, improve decision-making and unlock sustainable business value. Supported by Deloitte's global Finance Transformation network, you will work alongside highly experienced practitioners across Finance Strategy, Enterprise Transformation, Financial Systems Transformation and emerging AI-enabled finance capabilities.

Job Description

The Workday Finance Director leads large-scale Finance Transformation initiatives enabled by the Workday Financial Management platform. The role is responsible for business development, solution leadership, client relationship management, delivery oversight, and development of high-performing consulting teams.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Engagement Leadership

As a Director in our Workday practice , you will lead the Workday Finance offering for Deloitte New Zealand including managing Workday Finance transformation programs from strategy through implementation.

Your role will include managing program risks, issues, and delivering outstanding quality to our clients, while managing executive stakeholder engagement and governance.

You will position yourself as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Finance Directors, and Finance Transformation leaders.

Workday Finance Solution Leadership

As part of this role, you will be expected to provide leadership across the growth of our Workday Finance team in New Zealand. Especially around General Ledger, Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable, Procurement (in collaboration with our Procurement advisory team), Revenue Management, and Projects / Asset Management.

You will guide the solution design decisions and ensure alignment to business objectives and also review and approve solution architecture and future-state operating models.

The role will be supported and supplemented by our existing Workday Adaptive Planning team and our HCM team.

Business Development

A key part of your role will be to develop Workday Finance go-to-market strategies and lead sales pursuits and proposal development.

It is essential that you identify leads and build relationships with Workday AEs and alliance teams, creating regular meeting cadences and identify together opportunities for follow-on work and account expansion.

Practice Leadership

You will demonstrate leadership through the development of people, capabilities, and market presence. Success in this area includes mentoring and coaching managers, consultants, and solution architects, collaborating with the HCM and Adaptive Planning practices, enhancing Workday Finance methodologies and accelerators, supporting recruitment and workforce planning initiatives, and contributing to Deloitte's thought leadership, industry profile, and go-to-market capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years' experience in Finance Transformation, ERP, or consulting.
• Significant experience as a Workday Financial Lead with depth in Finance and capability across broader ERP process areas.
• Hands-on experience delivering full lifecycle ERP implementations, from design and configuration through testing, cutover, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end ERP processes, cross-functional dependencies, and integration with adjacent business and technology domains.
• Ability to lead independently, solve complex problems proactively, and deliver effectively within structured programme environments.
• Strong client-facing communication, stakeholder management, relationship-building, and written/verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to coach, support, and uplift junior team members.
• A growth mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning on Workday.

Success Measures

Typical Success Measures are reflected in a balanced combination of commercial, client, and people outcomes. Success is demonstrated through sustainable revenue growth and pipeline development, the successful delivery of Workday Finance programmes, high levels of client satisfaction and executive stakeholder confidence, ongoing enhancement of practice capabilities, and the engagement, development, and retention of high-performing team members.

Additional Information

So, who is Deloitte in Aotearoa? 

We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity. Supported by a strong leadership team and member firms from over 150 countries across the globe, Deloitte New Zealand is in the business of solving complex problems.  Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and technology services.  

Our workplace and culture

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Our purpose is to make an impact that matters. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference.

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘taking care of each other’ and ‘fostering inclusion’, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. 

For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.

Deloitte New Zealand rewards

Founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing, and the importance of personal connection we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best    
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
• Subsidised health insurance
• Income protection insurance
• 22 days annual leave
• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
• A focus on wellness and well-being
• Community focused volunteer days
• A focus on the environment and sustainability

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

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