Workday Financials Lead - AP/AR/GL & P2P Expert

ZAYED RAHMAN

WORKDAY FINANCIALS LEAD

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

•Workday Financials Functional Lead with extensive experience delivering enterprise-grade solutions using Workday Financials, Workday Configuration, Workday Functional Support, Workday System Maintenance, and Workday Financial Modules across complex business environments.

•Strong functional expertise in core financial areas including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and Procure-to-Pay (P2P), ensuring accurate financial operations and compliance.

•Proven ability to configure and optimize Workday Financials using Workday Configuration, System Configuration, Business Process Configuration (BPC), and Financial Process Optimization to align with business requirements.

•Hands-on experience in providing ongoing system support using Workday Functional Support, Workday System Maintenance, System Troubleshooting, Issue Resolution, and Root Cause Analysis to ensure system stability.

•Skilled in gathering and translating business needs into system solutions using Requirements Gathering, Functional Documentation, Stakeholder Management, and Business Process Improvement methodologies.

•Extensive experience in financial reporting and analytics using Workday Reporting, Financial Reporting, Data Analysis, and Workday Prism Analytics to drive informed decision-making.

•Strong background in managing end-to-end Workday Financial implementations using ERP Systems, Workday Financials, Integration Support (Workday Financials), and System Configuration in enterprise environments.

•Demonstrated expertise in improving financial workflows using Financial Process Optimization, Business Process Improvement, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Workday Financial Modules to enhance operational efficiency.

•Experienced in supporting integrations and data flows using Integration Support (Workday Financials), Data Analysis, System Configuration, and Workday Financial Accounting for seamless system connectivity.

•Adept at conducting system testing and validation using UAT Testing, Functional Documentation, Workday Configuration, Issue Resolution, and Data Analysis to ensure successful deployments.

•Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve system issues using System Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Workday Functional Support, and Issue Resolution in high-pressure environments.

•Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams using Stakeholder Management, User Training, Requirements Gathering, and Business Process Improvement to deliver effective solutions.

•Experienced in delivering user training and knowledge transfer using User Training, Functional Documentation, Workday Financials, and Stakeholder Management to improve adoption and usability.

•In-depth understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements using Compliance & Regulatory Reporting, Financial Reporting, Workday Financial Accounting, and Government Project Experience.

•Experience working on government and public sector projects using State Government Systems, Government Project Experience, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting, and ERP Systems.

•Strong analytical mindset with expertise in Data Analysis, Financial Reporting, Root Cause Analysis, and Business Process Improvement to solve complex business problems.

•Proficient in maintaining system documentation and audit readiness using Functional Documentation, Workday System Maintenance, System Configuration, and Compliance & Regulatory Reporting.

•Ability to support continuous system improvements using Workday Configuration, Business Process Improvement, Financial Process Optimization, and Stakeholder Management.

•Experience in managing large-scale enterprise applications using ERP Systems, Workday Financials, Integration Support (Workday Financials), and Workday System Maintenance.

•Skilled in aligning technology solutions with business strategy using Requirements Gathering, Stakeholder Management, Workday Financials, and Business Process Improvement practices.

•Strong communication and collaboration skills demonstrated through Stakeholder Management, User Training, Functional Documentation, and cross-functional coordination.

•Consistent track record of delivering high-quality Workday Financial solutions using Workday Financials, Workday Reporting, System Configuration, Issue Resolution, and Financial Process Optimization across multiple industries.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Workday Financials Lead Remote, USA

GOJO Industries Apr 2024 – Present

Provided end-to-end Workday Functional Support and Workday System Maintenance for financial operations, handling System Troubleshooting, Issue Resolution, and Root Cause Analysis across modules while ensuring stable Workday Financial Modules performance, maintaining strong Stakeholder Management and continuous User Training support.

Led Workday Configuration and Business Process Configuration (BPC) initiatives to improve Financial Process Optimization, aligning Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL) workflows with business needs through structured Requirements Gathering, Functional Documentation, and consistent System Configuration updates.

Managed ongoing Workday Reporting and Financial Reporting needs by leveraging Data Analysis, improving report accuracy and usability while supporting leadership with insights, ensuring alignment with Compliance & Regulatory Reporting and maintaining data integrity across ERP Systems.

Coordinated with cross-functional teams to drive Business Process Improvement using Workday Functional Support, identifying inefficiencies through Data Analysis, resolving gaps via System Troubleshooting, and implementing scalable solutions with proper Stakeholder Management and User Training practices.

Oversaw System Configuration changes and enhancements within Workday Financials, ensuring seamless Integration Support (Workday Financials), reducing recurring Issue Resolution cycles, and improving overall system reliability through structured Root Cause Analysis and optimized Workday System Maintenance.

Delivered structured User Training sessions and created detailed Functional Documentation to support adoption of Workday Financial Modules, enabling business users to better utilize Workday Reporting, improve Financial Accounting processes, and reduce dependency on support teams.

Supported audit and compliance initiatives by aligning Workday Reporting, Financial Reporting, and Compliance & Regulatory Reporting, ensuring accurate Data Analysis, proper System Configuration, and adherence to enterprise-level ERP Systems governance standards.

Acted as the primary point of contact for Stakeholder Management, gathering and translating business needs into Workday Configuration updates, facilitating Requirements Gathering, and ensuring successful delivery through UAT Testing, Issue Resolution, and ongoing Workday Functional Support.

Improved system performance and stability by proactively handling System Troubleshooting, performing detailed Root Cause Analysis, and implementing fixes through Workday System Maintenance, ensuring minimal disruption to Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and core Financial Accounting operations.

Enhanced reporting capabilities by optimizing Workday Reporting structures, leveraging Data Analysis to refine dashboards and financial outputs, supporting better decision-making while maintaining consistency with General Ledger (GL) and enterprise-wide Financial Reporting standards.

Collaborated with technical teams to ensure smooth Integration Support (Workday Financials), validating System Configuration, resolving Issue Resolution challenges, and aligning integrations with Workday Financial Modules to support end-to-end financial workflows.

Continuously monitored and improved Financial Process Optimization by evaluating existing Business Process Configuration (BPC) setups, identifying gaps through Data Analysis, and implementing scalable improvements with strong Stakeholder Management and structured Workday Functional Support.

USA Lead Workday Financials Consultant

KPMG / Abbott Laboratories Jan 2021 – Mar 2024

Chicago, IL,

•Managed end-to-end Workday Configuration across financial modules, aligning Workday Financial Accounting, System Configuration, and Business Process Improvement initiatives to support evolving enterprise requirements, while working closely with stakeholders to enhance Workday Reporting and Financial Reporting accuracy.

•Led multiple releases involving Workday Reporting, Workday Prism Analytics, and Data Analysis, ensuring accurate financial insights, improving Stakeholder Management visibility, and supporting leadership with consistent Financial Reporting outputs for strategic decision-making.

•Provided ongoing Workday Functional Support by troubleshooting complex issues through Root Cause Analysis, resolving production challenges related to System Configuration, and improving system stability through structured Issue Resolution practices.

•Coordinated closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Workday Configuration solutions, supporting Integration Support (Workday Financials) and improving overall Business Process Improvement across finance operations.

•Designed and executed UAT Testing strategies, validating Workday Financial Accounting configurations and ensuring all Workday Reporting outputs aligned with business expectations, reducing post-production defects through proactive Issue Resolution.

•Improved financial operations by optimizing Business Process Configuration (BPC) and aligning it with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and General Ledger (GL) workflows, enhancing system efficiency through accurate System Configuration and controlled Workday Configuration changes.

•Delivered user-focused User Training sessions covering Workday Financial Modules, Workday Reporting, and Financial Reporting, improving adoption rates while strengthening Stakeholder Management and reducing dependency on support teams.

•Supported enterprise integrations by coordinating Integration Support (Workday Financials), ensuring seamless data flow between systems, and validating outputs through Data Analysis, Workday Prism Analytics, and structured UAT Testing cycles.

•Monitored system performance and provided proactive Workday System Maintenance, identifying gaps using Root Cause Analysis, implementing fixes through System Configuration, and ensuring consistent Issue Resolution across finance functions.

•Partnered with finance leadership to align Financial Process Optimization initiatives with Workday Financial Accounting, improving reporting accuracy through enhanced Workday Reporting, Financial Reporting, and structured Business Process Improvement efforts.

•Maintained detailed Functional Documentation for all Workday Configuration, System Configuration, and Integration Support (Workday Financials) activities, ensuring knowledge continuity and supporting audit and compliance requirements.

•Acted as a key point of contact for stakeholders, managing Stakeholder Management, facilitating workshops for Requirements Gathering, and translating business needs into scalable Workday Configuration and Business Process Improvement solutions.

Senior Workday Financials Consultant

State of Georgia Sep 2019 – Dec 2020

Atlanta, GA, USA

•Provided Workday Functional Support and Workday System Maintenance for financial modules by resolving complex issues through System Troubleshooting, performing Root Cause Analysis, and ensuring system stability while collaborating with stakeholders and maintaining compliance with State Government Systems standards.

•Configured and optimized financial processes using Business Process Configuration (BPC) and Workday Configuration, improving Financial Process Optimization across Accounts Payable and General Ledger while aligning with Compliance & Regulatory Reporting requirements and enhancing operational efficiency.

•Gathered and translated business needs into system solutions through Requirements Gathering, detailed Functional Documentation, and coordination with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with Government Project Experience standards and effective stakeholder communication.

•Led issue resolution efforts by identifying defects through System Troubleshooting, applying Root Cause Analysis, and delivering timely fixes within Workday Financials, improving system reliability and reducing recurring production issues.

•Supported integrations between financial systems by providing Integration Support (Workday Financials), validating data flows, and ensuring accurate financial reporting while working within State Government Systems and maintaining regulatory compliance.

•Collaborated with finance and IT teams to improve workflows using Financial Process Optimization, Workday Functional Support, and Stakeholder Management, resulting in streamlined procure-to-pay operations and improved reporting accuracy.

•Conducted user sessions and knowledge transfer workshops using User Training, Functional Documentation, and Workday Functional Support, enabling end users to effectively navigate system changes and adhere to Compliance & Regulatory Reporting guidelines.

•Monitored system performance and ensured consistent delivery through Workday System Maintenance, proactive issue identification, and System Troubleshooting, maintaining high system availability in a Government Project Experience environment.

•Assisted in audit readiness by ensuring adherence to Compliance & Regulatory Reporting, validating financial data accuracy, and supporting documentation through Functional Documentation and Stakeholder Management within State Government Systems.

•Partnered with stakeholders to implement enhancements using Business Process Configuration (BPC), Requirements Gathering, and Workday Configuration, improving financial operations and aligning solutions with organizational goals and regulatory needs.

•Managed multiple priorities in a government environment by applying Stakeholder Management, Workday Functional Support, and Issue Resolution, ensuring timely delivery of enhancements and support activities across State Government Systems.

•Improved system usability and reporting accuracy through continuous Financial Process Optimization, leveraging Workday System Maintenance, Integration Support (Workday Financials), and Root Cause Analysis to enhance end-to-end financial operations.

Workday Financials Analyst

Sun Life Financial Jun 2018 – Aug 2019

•Configured and supported Workday Financials modules including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) using Workday Financials, Workday Configuration, System Configuration, Workday Financial Modules, and Financial Accounting to meet business requirements.

•Assisted in financial system implementations and enhancements using Workday Financials, Workday Reporting, Data Analysis, System Configuration, UAT Testing, and Issue Resolution to improve financial operations.

•Supported month-end and year-end processes by utilizing General Ledger (GL), Financial Accounting, Workday Financial Modules, Data Analysis, and Workday Reporting for accurate financial reporting.

•Worked on troubleshooting and resolving system issues using Issue Resolution, Workday Financials, System Configuration, Data Analysis, Workday Reporting, and UAT Testing to ensure system stability.

•Participated in testing cycles and validation activities using UAT Testing, Workday Financials, Workday Configuration, System Configuration, Data Analysis, and Financial Accounting for successful deployments.

•Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and improve processes using Requirements Gathering, Workday Financials, Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis, Business Process Improvement, and Workday Reporting.

•Generated financial and operational reports using Workday Reporting, Data Analysis, Financial Reporting, Workday Financials, and General Ledger (GL) to support business decisions.

•Maintained system configurations and documentation using System Configuration, Functional Documentation, Workday Financials, Workday Configuration, and Financial Accounting for audit and compliance purposes.

•Supported Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle processes using Workday Financial Modules, Accounts Payable (AP), Workday Financials, Data Analysis, and Workday Configuration to streamline procurement workflows.

•Assisted in continuous improvement efforts by leveraging Business Process Improvement, Workday Financials, Data Analysis, Workday Reporting, Issue Resolution, and UAT Testing to enhance system efficiency.

Business Systems Analyst

FirstDay Foundation United States Feb 2017 – May 2018

•Gathered and documented business requirements for financial operations, working closely with stakeholders to support ERP Systems, Requirements Gathering, Functional Documentation, Data Analysis, Financial Reporting, and Business Process Improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

•Supported finance teams in analyzing transactional data and preparing reports using Data Analysis, Financial Reporting, ERP Systems, Stakeholder Management, UAT Testing, and Requirements Gathering to improve visibility into operational performance and decision-making.

•Assisted in system testing and validation activities by coordinating UAT Testing, Functional Documentation, Requirements Gathering, Business Process Improvement, and Stakeholder Management to ensure system changes met business expectations.

•Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows by applying Business Process Improvement, ERP Systems, Stakeholder Management, User Training, Data Analysis, and Functional Documentation for better operational efficiency.

•Delivered user training sessions and created supporting materials using User Training, Functional Documentation, ERP Systems, Stakeholder Management, Financial Reporting, and Requirements Gathering to improve system adoption.

•Identified process gaps and supported optimization efforts using Data Analysis, Business Process Improvement, ERP Systems, Financial Reporting, Requirements Gathering, and Stakeholder Management across finance functions.

•Maintained system documentation and supported ongoing enhancements using Functional Documentation, ERP Systems, Requirements Gathering, UAT Testing, Data Analysis, and Financial Reporting practices.

•Coordinated with IT and finance teams to resolve issues using Stakeholder Management, UAT Testing, ERP Systems, Data Analysis, Business Process Improvement, and Functional Documentation to ensure smooth operations.

•Assisted in financial data validation and reconciliation using Data Analysis, Financial Reporting, ERP Systems, Requirements Gathering, and Business Process Improvement to maintain data accuracy.

•Contributed to system improvement initiatives by leveraging ERP Systems, Requirements Gathering, Functional Documentation, Stakeholder Management, UAT Testing, and Business Process Improvement to enhance usability.

Associate ERP Developer

Banglalink Dhaka, Bangladesh

Jun 2014 – Apr 2016

•Developed and supported ERP-based financial and operational modules using ERP Systems, System Configuration, SQL, Data Analysis, Functional Documentation, and Requirements Gathering to align system capabilities with business needs.

•Assisted in designing and implementing database structures using SQL, Data Modeling, ERP Systems, Data Analysis, System Configuration, and Functional Documentation to support transactional and reporting requirements.

•Collaborated with business users to gather and refine requirements using Requirements Gathering, Stakeholder Management, ERP Systems, Functional Documentation, and Business Process Improvement for system enhancements.

•Supported integration of internal systems and data flows using ERP Systems, System Configuration, Data Analysis, SQL, Interface Development, and Requirements Gathering to ensure seamless operations.

•Conducted system testing and validation using UAT Testing, ERP Systems, Data Analysis, Functional Documentation, SQL, and Issue Resolution to ensure reliability of developed features.

•Troubleshot system issues and resolved defects using Issue Resolution, Root Cause Analysis, ERP Systems, SQL, Data Analysis, and System Configuration to maintain system stability.

•Created and maintained technical and functional documentation using Functional Documentation, ERP Systems, Requirements Gathering, Data Analysis, SQL, and System Configuration for ongoing support.

•Supported reporting and analytics needs using Data Analysis, SQL, ERP Systems, Financial Reporting, System Configuration, and Functional Documentation to deliver actionable insights.

•Assisted in improving business workflows using Business Process Improvement, ERP Systems, Requirements Gathering, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, and System Configuration to enhance efficiency.

•Provided end-user support and basic training using User Training, ERP Systems, Functional Documentation, Data Analysis, Issue Resolution, and Stakeholder Management to ensure smooth adoption.

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