Workday · 16 hours ago
Senior Director, Strategy & Operations - Finance
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$266K/yr - $398K/yr
15+ years expWorkday is a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. They are seeking a Senior Director, Strategy & Operations to lead the teams responsible for Finance Strategy, Operations & Engagement, and Value & Metrics, ensuring alignment across priorities and execution plans for Finance leadership.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the development of Finance’s long-term strategic vision, including Finance of the Future initiatives and transformation roadmaps
Partner with Finance and Corporate Strategy leaders on finance-related M&A strategy, integration planning, and operational readiness
Define and maintain Finance operational tools, strategic frameworks, and decision-support mechanisms
Define and maintain the Finance KPI framework, ensuring alignment to business outcomes, transformation goals, and executive priorities
Develop value realization frameworks that connect initiatives to measurable financial and operational impact
Establish dashboards and scorecards that provide clear visibility into performance, progress, and return on investment
Own the Finance operating cadence, including OKRs, annual planning, and prioritization processes
Ensure tight alignment between strategy, portfolio execution, and resource planning across Finance
Drive continuous improvement in how Finance plans, executes, and tracks its work
Lead Finance Operations & Engagement efforts and partner with HR and Communications on internal communications, employee engagement, and recognition programs
Partner with Finance leadership to strengthen organizational health, clarity of purpose, and team connectivity
Ensure consistent, high-quality messaging that reinforces Finance strategy, priorities, and transformation progress
Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the VP of Finance Transformation
Prepare executive-level materials, narratives, and insights for leadership forums, board interactions, and key reviews
Facilitate alignment and decision-making across senior stakeholders in Finance and cross-functional organizations
Lead and develop a high-performing team across Strategy, Operations & Engagement, and Value & Metrics
Build clear role definitions, development paths, and communities of practice
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in Strategy, Operations, Finance Transformation, or similar roles in complex, global organizations
Proven success partnering with executive leadership teams, including C-level stakeholders
Strong experience in performance management, operating models, and strategic planning
Outstanding executive presence and the ability to influence at the highest levels of the organization
A strong strategic mindset paired with operational discipline and follow-through
Proven ability to translate vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
Deep experience defining KPIs, value frameworks, and performance dashboards
Strong communication, storytelling, and facilitation skills
Comfort operating in ambiguity and leading through complex transformation environments
A passion for building engaged, high-performing teams and shaping the future of Finance
The ability to position the Finance Transformation Office as a trusted partner to Finance leadership and the broader enterprise
Benefits
Workday Bonus Plan
Annual refresh stock grants
Company
Workday
Workday provides SaaS-based enterprise solutions for a company's human resources and financial management activities.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.23BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.New Enterprise AssociatesGreylock
2025-09-16Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2012-10-12IPO
2011-10-24Series F· $85M
Leadership Team
Aneel Bhusri
CEO and Co-Founder
Peter Bailis
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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