About this Principal Revenue & Finance System Architect role at Workday
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We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
Join our team and experience Workday! It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing. At Workday, we're committed to bringing customer focus and continuous innovation to the business of enterprise applications. We are looking for a Revenue solutions and Workday Finance Principal Architect that is hardworking, innovative, and passionate about designing innovative programs that drive engagement and support business success. We invite you to join our Workday-on-Workday (WoW) team!About the Role
Envision architecting a world-class Revenue Management ecosystem utilizing Zuora at a global scale. You will be working on the cutting edge of Order-to-Cash and Revenue Recognition technology, influencing how our financial operations scale and thrive. If you are passionate about Zuora and Revenue Management, Workday Financials and want to drive impact on a global stage, this is your dream role.
As the Principal Architect for Revenue Management and Workday Financials, you will work closely with product managers, finance stakeholders, and business analysts to design and optimize innovative solutions across our billing and revenue ecosystems, ensuring seamless integration with our Workday Finance core. Get ready to dive deep into complex challenges, collaborate with brilliant minds, and see your solutions directly impact global financial operations. You will analyze complex functional business problems and provide technical expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures that best meet requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect & Design: Design and architect scalable, efficient solutions within Zuora and automated Revenue Management platforms to support global billing operations and compliance.
Implementation & Configuration: Lead the configuration, optimization, and scaling of Zuora modules (e.g., Zuora Revenue) and oversee critical upstream/downstream integrations.
Product Expertise: Stay up-to-date on Zuora product updates, features, and evolving revenue recognition standards (ASC 606 / IFRS 15), proactively identifying opportunities to leverage them.
Business Collaboration: Partner closely with Finance, Revenue Operations, and business teams to gather complex requirements, translating them into robust technical specifications.
Guidance & Support: Provide functional leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship to other team members, system analysts, and end-users.
System Optimization: Troubleshoot and resolve complex system, billing, or revenue data issues, ensuring the smooth, automated operation of the Order-to-Revenue pipeline.
Cross-Functional Integration: Partner with platform services and integration teams to ensure seamless data flow between CRM platforms, Zuora, and financial ERPs.
Process Improvement: Continuous research and analysis of industry best practices in Order-to-Cash and Revenue Management to recommend strategic improvements to our processes.
Roadmap Strategy: Help envision and execute the overall Zuora and Revenue Management technology roadmap.
About You
About You
Basic Qualifications:
10+ years of experience delivering large-scale enterprise engagements with a primary focus on Zuora Revenue and automated revenue management solutions for global customers.
Strong subject matter expertise in Revenue Recognition standards (ASC 606 / IFRS 15) and subscription-based financial models.
Proven experience working within an Agile methodology framework and utilizing project management tools like Jira and Confluence.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have):
Validated domain experience with Workday Finance (specifically Contract to Cash, Professional Services, or Financial Management modules).
Active certification in Zuora solutions or functional areas of Workday Finance is highly preferred.
Experience managing or architecting the integration touchpoints between Zuora and Workday Finance ecosystems.
Other Qualifications:
Outstanding analytical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities, with a confirmed ability to think strategically to tackle complex, global business questions.
Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge the gap between technical architecture and finance stakeholders.
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
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