Title: Workday Developer - Financial Data Model (FDM) Lead
Location: Remote
Employment: Contract
Client Industry: Professional Services
Compensation: $75 - $85/hr. (contract)
We have partnered with our client in their search for a Workday Developer (Financial Data Model Lead). The Workday Developer (Financial Data Model Lead) owns the design, build, and governance of Workday's Financial Data Model (FDM) within a Workday Financials (FIN) transformation for an insurance brokerage. The role partners with Finance, Accounting, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), and IT to deliver reporting, integrations, and controls leveraging Prism Analytics, Adaptive Planning, and Accounting Center. Success is measured by a scalable FDM, accurate and timely reporting, stable integrations, and an on-time cutover with effective post-production support.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end design of the Workday Financial Data Model, including dimensions, hierarchies, ledger accounts, and mappings
- Architect and develop integrations using Workday Studio and XSLT to connect Workday Financials with upstream and downstream systems
- Configure and govern Accounting Center rules to transform operational data into accounting entries
- Build advanced reports and dashboards; model data pipelines in Prism Analytics and planning models in Adaptive Planning
- Facilitate design workshops with Finance, Accounting, and FP&A; document decisions and maintain standards
- Orchestrate data conversion, validation, and reconciliations for chart of accounts and FDM hierarchies
- Plan and execute cutover, go-live readiness, and hypercare; transition to steady-state post-production support
- Collaborate with project management to manage scope, risks, and timelines across workstreams
Skills Required
- Expertise with Workday Financials (FIN) and Financial Data Model (FDM) concepts, structures, and governance
- Proficiency building integrations with Workday Studio and XSLT; familiarity with JavaScript for transformation logic
- Experience with Prism Analytics for data ingest, modeling, and reporting
- Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning model design and administration
- Working knowledge of Accounting Center configuration and rule maintenance
- Advanced Workday reporting skills, including calculated fields and composite or matrix reports
- Experience leading multi-stakeholder workshops and producing clear design documentation
- Demonstrated delivery of post-production support in enterprise environments
- Understanding of ERP and financial control practices with the ability to design auditable processes
- Industry exposure in insurance or other regulated sectors such as healthcare, transportation, education, or manufacturing
Education & Work Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Proven experience as a Workday developer delivering Workday Financials implementations and enhancements, including FDM and complex integrations
- Experience supporting post-production operations for large or multi-entity enterprises
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
