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Lance Williams

Summary

Experienced Workday Financials consultant specializing in post-implementation support, with a robust background in analyzing and optimizing financial processes across diverse industries. Managed a team of six onshore/offshore consultants, including myself, for post-implementation work, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of financial systems. Proficient in Workday's Core Financials, Procure to Pay, Contracts to Cash, and Record to Report modules; excel in configuring solutions for enhanced efficiency, conducting thorough post-go-live analysis, and providing strategic guidance. Expertise includes managing complex financial workflows, implementing system enhancements, and ensuring user adoption through comprehensive training and support, maintaining high client satisfaction in post-production environments. Workday Financials post-production consultant, adept at providing support for client issues and system enhancements after go-live. Familiar with multiple ticketing systems used across the client base, showcasing adaptability in various client environments. Skilled in configuring business processes across financials, advocating for standardization in Workday documentation to ensure clarity and consistency. A seasoned presenter capable of delivering informative sessions enriched with data and facts, offering step-by-step instructional guidance, and demonstrating complex concepts through clear examples to foster collaborative learning environments.

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Work History

Principal Consultant (Financials)

  • Collaborate closely with clients to analyze financial processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop and configure tailored solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
  • Provide comprehensive training and support to end-users, fostering adoption and proficiency in utilizing Workday Financials functionalities
  • Maintained exemplary client satisfaction ratings throughout Workday post-production support initiatives
  • Established Workday queue configuration to manage workflow and ticketing effectively
  • Provided detailed analysis across all financials to forecast demand and staffing needs for AMS support, ensuring proper resource allocation
  • Industry: Higher Education, Retail, Commercial, Non-Profit, Airports, Technology, Hospital, Government, and other industries
  • Role (Expertise): Principal Consultant (Financials)

Senior Workday Analyst (Financials)

  • Direct specialized initiatives within Workday Financials
  • Conducted thorough analysis of current procurement configuration, implementing strategic adjustments as directed by leadership to optimize process flow and align with specific organizational requirements
  • Summary: Financials Management Lead Analyst
  • Geographies: North America
  • Technical Environment: Workday2024
  • Industry: Banking

Consultant (Financials)

  • Configured Workday Financials to automate approval workflows and routing processes for facilities-related purchases, reducing cycle times and administrative overhead associated with procurement activities
  • Implemented cost containment strategies within Workday Financials, such as optimizing procurement workflows, enforcing budget controls
  • Leveraged Workday Financials reporting and analytics capabilities to gain insights into procurement performance, identify areas for process improvement, and drive strategic decision-making within the organization
  • Summary: University Spend Management Sustainment Team Member
  • Geographies: North America
  • Technical Environment: Workday2023
  • Industry: Medical University

Consultant (Financials)

  • Oversaw and optimized spend management processes within Workday Financials, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and industry standards
  • - Category Spend Analysis
  • Provided expert guidance and support to end-users, troubleshot issues and delivered training to enhance utilization and proficiency
  • Implemented machine learning to help the end user and provide accurate spend analysis for the AP team
  • Summary: Hospital Spend Sustainment Team Member
  • Geographies: North America
  • Technical Environment: Workday2023
  • Industry: Hospital

Education

BS - Organizational Leadership

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Fort Smith, Arkansas

Certification

  • Core Financials - Demonstrated expertise in foundational Workday Financials processes.
  • Procure to Pay - Specialized in managing the end-to-end procurement process.
  • Contracts to Cash - Proficient in overseeing the contract lifecycle.
  • Record to Report - Skilled in financial transaction recording and reporting.

Timeline

Principal Consultant (Financials)

Senior Workday Analyst (Financials)

Consultant (Financials)

Consultant (Financials)

BS - Organizational Leadership

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Lance Williams