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Responsibilities:
- Support final deployment activities, move to production, stabilization, and transition to ongoing operations for a Workday go live.
- Serve as a senior Finance resource in the Workday program, working with other stakeholders in PMO, Supply Chain, Digital & Information Services, and operations.
- Provide hands-on support for cutover execution, financial validation, issue resolution, business readiness, and post-production stabilization.
- Provide senior functional expertise across Workday Financial Management, with particular emphasis on: accounts payable and supplier accounts, supplier invoice processing, settlement and payment processing, banking and cash management, general ledger accounting, financial accounting and reporting, procurement-to-pay processes, accounting journals and operational accounting, business assets, expenses, and other related finance functions.
- Support the execution of the Workday Finance cutover plan.
- Coordinate finance cutover activities across accounts payable, accounting, treasury, integrations, data conversion, and reporting.
- Assist with legacy-system shutdown activities, transaction freezes, final processing deadlines, data extracts, conversions, and opening balance activities.
- Support the conversion and validation of suppliers, open invoices, purchase orders, accounting balances, banking information, payment data, and other finance-related records.
- Execute or coordinate cutover reconciliations between legacy applications, conversion files, Workday, and financial control totals.
- Identify cutover risks, unresolved dependencies, and readiness gaps, and escalate them with clear recommendations.
- Provide hands-on functional support during Workday production deployment and go-live.
- Monitor critical finance business processes.
- Validate that priority transactions can be completed successfully, including supplier invoices, approvals, accounting entries, settlements, payments, and financial reporting.
- Assist users with transaction questions, process navigation, and unexpected system behavior.
- Work closely with functional, technical, integration, reporting, security, and data teams to isolate defects and determine root causes.
- Provide daily support during the defined post-go-live hypercare period.
- Facilitate or participate in finance issue-triage sessions, command center meetings, and stabilization reviews.
- Track defects, incidents, questions, workarounds, decisions, and action items through resolution.
- Analyze recurring issues to identify root causes and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
- Build effective working relationships with Finance leaders, process owners, operational teams, Workday resources, and third-party partners.
- Communicate status, risks, decisions, dependencies, and expectations clearly to both project and operational audiences.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience supporting Finance, Accounting, Accounts Payable, or financial systems.
- 2+ years of hands-on Workday Financial Management experience.
- Participation in at least one full Workday Financial Management implementation or production deployment, including cutover, go-live, or hypercare required.
- Demonstrated functional experience with Workday Finance business processes and accounting impacts.
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Supplier invoicing, Payment processing, Reconciliations, Accounting controls, Procurement-to-pay processes.
- Experience executing cutover plans, validating converted data, reconciling financial information, and resolving production issues.
- Experience working with complex, integrated ERP environments and automated financial processes.
- Working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reconciliation practices.
- Ability to analyze issues across system configuration, data, integrations, reporting, business processes, and user adoption.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and Teams.
- Strong organization, prioritization, project management, and documentation skills.
Here is more information:
Position: Workday Finance Consultant
Term: 6+ month contract with possible extension
Schedule: Remote, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm CST
Location: Chicago, IL 60612
Pay: $70-100/hr
Responsibilities:
- Support final deployment activities, move to production, stabilization, and transition to ongoing operations for a Workday go live.
- Serve as a senior Finance resource in the Workday program, working with other stakeholders in PMO, Supply Chain, Digital & Information Services, and operations.
- Provide hands-on support for cutover execution, financial validation, issue resolution, business readiness, and post-production stabilization.
- Provide senior functional expertise across Workday Financial Management, with particular emphasis on: accounts payable and supplier accounts, supplier invoice processing, settlement and payment processing, banking and cash management, general ledger accounting, financial accounting and reporting, procurement-to-pay processes, accounting journals and operational accounting, business assets, expenses, and other related finance functions.
- Support the execution of the Workday Finance cutover plan.
- Coordinate finance cutover activities across accounts payable, accounting, treasury, integrations, data conversion, and reporting.
- Assist with legacy-system shutdown activities, transaction freezes, final processing deadlines, data extracts, conversions, and opening balance activities.
- Support the conversion and validation of suppliers, open invoices, purchase orders, accounting balances, banking information, payment data, and other finance-related records.
- Execute or coordinate cutover reconciliations between legacy applications, conversion files, Workday, and financial control totals.
- Identify cutover risks, unresolved dependencies, and readiness gaps, and escalate them with clear recommendations.
- Provide hands-on functional support during Workday production deployment and go-live.
- Monitor critical finance business processes.
- Validate that priority transactions can be completed successfully, including supplier invoices, approvals, accounting entries, settlements, payments, and financial reporting.
- Assist users with transaction questions, process navigation, and unexpected system behavior.
- Work closely with functional, technical, integration, reporting, security, and data teams to isolate defects and determine root causes.
- Provide daily support during the defined post-go-live hypercare period.
- Facilitate or participate in finance issue-triage sessions, command center meetings, and stabilization reviews.
- Track defects, incidents, questions, workarounds, decisions, and action items through resolution.
- Analyze recurring issues to identify root causes and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
- Build effective working relationships with Finance leaders, process owners, operational teams, Workday resources, and third-party partners.
- Communicate status, risks, decisions, dependencies, and expectations clearly to both project and operational audiences.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience supporting Finance, Accounting, Accounts Payable, or financial systems.
- 2+ years of hands-on Workday Financial Management experience.
- Participation in at least one full Workday Financial Management implementation or production deployment, including cutover, go-live, or hypercare required.
- Demonstrated functional experience with Workday Finance business processes and accounting impacts.
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Supplier invoicing, Payment processing, Reconciliations, Accounting controls, Procurement-to-pay processes.
- Experience executing cutover plans, validating converted data, reconciling financial information, and resolving production issues.
- Experience working with complex, integrated ERP environments and automated financial processes.
- Working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reconciliation practices.
- Ability to analyze issues across system configuration, data, integrations, reporting, business processes, and user adoption.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and Teams.
- Strong organization, prioritization, project management, and documentation skills.
Here is more information:
Position: Workday Finance Consultant
Term: 6+ month contract with possible extension
Schedule: Remote, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm CST
Location: Chicago, IL 60612
Pay: $70-100/hr
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Who's Hiring
- Deloitte28
- EY13
- PwC9
- Berkeley Research Group9
- Baker Tilly Canada8
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Accounting & Auditing
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in finance consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related business field
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Experience with Excel, financial planning tools, or business intelligence software
- CPA, CFA, or MBA credential preferred for senior or specialized roles
- Ability to present financial findings and recommendations to non-financial stakeholders
- Three or more years of experience in financial analysis, consulting, or advisory work
Tips for Your Finance Consultant Job Search
Quantify impact on your resume
Finance consultant resumes that land interviews show numbers: cost reductions achieved, revenue influenced, or efficiency gains delivered for clients. Replace vague descriptions of duties with concrete outcomes tied to your advisory work.
Highlight your model-building proficiency
Most finance consultant roles expect hands-on financial modeling. Call out the specific models you've built, whether DCF, LBO, or scenario analysis, and name the tools you used, since hiring managers screen for Excel, SQL, and BI platforms early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists finance consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by engagement type
Finance consultant openings split between project-based contracts and full-time advisory roles. Filter for the engagement type that fits your availability and career goals, since compensation structures, deliverables, and promotion paths differ significantly between the two.
Prepare a client-facing case study
Interviewers for finance consultant roles frequently ask you to walk through a past engagement. Have one ready that covers the client problem, your analytical approach, the recommendation you delivered, and the measurable result, keeping it under three minutes.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Before signing, clarify travel expectations, billable-hour targets, and whether the role involves internal advisory or external client work. These details vary widely across employers and directly affect your day-to-day experience and compensation potential.
Finance Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most finance consultants?
The most active employers for finance consultants right now are Deloitte, EY, and PwC, and the most openings are in Illinois, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across large consulting firms, financial services companies, and corporate finance teams at large enterprises.
How many finance consultant jobs are remote?
About 74% of finance consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the shift toward flexible advisory engagements. Financial planning and analysis roles and internal advisory positions tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while client-facing project roles typically require more on-site or travel time.
How do you become a finance consultant?
Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics, then build hands-on experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or reporting through early-career roles. Earning a CPA or CFA credential strengthens your candidacy for advisory work. Developing strong communication skills is essential, since finance consultants translate complex data into decisions for non-financial audiences.
Can you get a finance consultant job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level finance consultant roles exist, particularly at large consulting firms that hire directly from undergraduate programs into analyst tracks. Focus on demonstrating financial modeling skills, relevant internship experience, and any exposure to client-facing project work. A strong academic record in finance or accounting and proficiency in Excel are the most common substitutes for years of experience at the entry level.
What does the finance consultant interview process look like?
Most finance consultant interviews include a recruiter phone screen, followed by a technical round that tests financial modeling, accounting concepts, or case-based problem solving. Final rounds typically involve a panel interview with senior consultants or managers and may include a presentation of a past engagement or a take-home case. Behavioral questions focused on client communication and analytical judgment are standard throughout.
Where can I find and apply to finance consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to finance consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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