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Sathvika Reddy Goli

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Summary

  • Led end-to-end SDLC for Workday Finance implementations from discovery to production (Gold Phase).
  • Delivered Prism-based reporting models for cash forecasting, journal validation, and payment analytics.
  • Built predictive cash flow dashboards using Prism pipelines and augmented analytics.
  • Created matrix and composite reports for income statements, variance analysis, and intercompany balances.
  • Developed cross-tenant FDM reference integrations and financial master data validation reports.
  • Configured Financial Accounting Hub mappings for Event Class, Event Type, and Ledger routing.
  • Implemented Treasury Workbench with bank structure setup and reconciliation workflows.
  • Designed customer contracts with revenue recognition logic for POB, POS, and milestone scenarios.
  • Configured worktag-based allocation frameworks and multi-layered cost distribution pools.
  • Built intercompany automation with elimination sets and reciprocal accounting rules.
  • Developed composite EIBs and XpathAPI-based business processes with validation logic.
  • Integrated AP automation via OCR workflows, matching rules, and payment elections.
  • Executed automated testing for journal posting, depreciation, and cash application.
  • Led the deployment and cutover strategy using PECI governance and Sunrise validation.
  • Facilitated tenant build sessions using the Workday ADOPT methodology for transformation projects.
  • Authored GAAP/IFRS reporting compliance rules using ledger sets and mapping structures.
  • Delivered knowledge transfer on Delegation of Authority and Spend Approval workflows.
  • Configured settlement match logic and reporting views for AP/AR audit workflows.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Workday Finance Solution Architect / Lead Consultant

Client-4
04.2023 - Current
  • Led technical delivery of complex Workday Finance solutions across multiple domains including Financial Accounting, Procurement, Banking, and Revenue Recognition.
  • Directed both onshore and offshore technical teams to deliver large-scale integrations, reporting frameworks, and architecture design using Workday Studio and Prism.
  • Designed and configured Chart of Accounts, Ledger, Fiscal Schedules, Posting Rules, and Journal Configurations to enable robust financial control and compliance.
  • Developed end-to-end integrations with external platforms (e.g., PO systems, treasury, payment engines) using Studio, Core Connectors, and REST/SOAP APIs.
  • Architected and implemented scalable Prism pipelines, enriching and transforming financial datasets for analytics and regulatory reporting.
  • Built and maintained high-performing supplier invoice ingestion pipelines and journal loaders into Prism tables using Workday Studio.
  • Led enterprise-wide Kyriba and Treasury system integrations for banking transaction processing and reconciliation.
  • Defined payment elections, settlement rules, and bank account structures to enable seamless AP/AR financial operations.
  • Delivered over 100+ high-precision Composite and Matrix reports for income statements, P&L variance analysis, cash flows, and cost tracking by worktags and business units.
  • Drove performance optimizations in Prism dashboards and reports, ensuring fast data refresh and accuracy across fiscal periods.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to align business requirements with system configurations and recommend scalable solutions.
  • Mentored junior consultants, provided architectural oversight, and led solution walkthroughs for IT and finance stakeholders.
  • Developed and executed testing strategies to validate Prism pipelines, API integrations, journal imports, and downstream reporting alignment.
  • Monitored post-deployment performance, addressed data integrity issues, and supported enhancements for continuously evolving finance operations.
  • Ensured alignment with Workday release features, incorporating the latest functionality to drive innovation in reporting and automation.

Workday Finance Solution Architect

Client-3
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Provided architectural oversight for Workday Finance transformation initiatives, with end-to-end responsibility across configuration, integration, and reporting streams.
  • Defined foundational structures including Company setup, Ledger configurations, FDM hierarchy, and accounting frameworks supporting multi-book, multi-currency operations.
  • Developed robust integration frameworks to connect Workday with banking, billing, procurement, and reconciliation systems using Studio and Cloud Connectors.
  • Created advanced Studio integrations to support bulk journal loads, multi-vendor payment processing, and asset synchronization.
  • Implemented settlement rules, payment automation logic, and tax configurations, ensuring accurate and timely processing across geographies.
  • Designed Prism-based reporting pipelines to integrate EDI, GL, and contract data for audit, performance, and compliance reporting.
  • Developed reporting frameworks for period close metrics, actuals vs forecast tracking, and intercompany reconciliations.
  • Applied XSLT and document transformation techniques to manage XML data exchanges for integrations involving external financial systems.
  • Oversaw financial security framework setup including Domain Security Policies, Role-Based Access Controls, and ISU configurations for integration security.
  • Coordinated across project teams to plan, test, and deploy scalable financial processes with minimal business disruption.
  • Authored and maintained detailed documentation across solution design, functional flows, data mappings, and tenant configuration.
  • Supported cutover and production readiness planning including mock cutovers, data validations, and post-go-live triage.
  • Led stakeholder communications and executive reporting on program milestones, issue tracking, and strategic design decisions.

Workday Finance Integration Consultant

Client-2
03.2019 - 12.2020
  • Participated in the design and delivery of foundational Workday Financials implementations, including General Ledger, Banking, Procurement, and Fixed Assets.
  • Assisted in configuring Chart of Accounts structures, ledger periods, and posting rules to support company-wide financial reporting requirements.
  • Developed and maintained business processes for supplier invoicing, journal entries, customer billing, and payments.
  • Built inbound and outbound integrations using EIB and Workday Studio to exchange data with external banking platforms, expense systems, and ERPs.
  • Supported the definition of financial dimensions, reporting hierarchies, and cost center mappings for multi-entity and global operations.
  • Helped configure settlement processes, bank account structures, and payment file formats for integrations with treasury and banking partners.
  • Contributed to the automation of close processes through journal import templates, reconciliation flows, and integration-driven validations.
  • Worked on integration sequencing between Workday modules to ensure smooth downstream impact across AP, AR, and GL.
  • Supported security rule configuration and access group setup for finance teams, ensuring correct role segregation and audit readiness.
  • Assisted in documenting integration design specifications, financial mappings, and functional configurations for knowledge retention and audit use.
  • Participated in user acceptance testing cycles for journals, invoicing, and payment processing workflows, validating functional coverage and controls.
  • Worked alongside consultants and client stakeholders to deliver finance solutions aligned with industry standards and internal audit policies.
  • Engaged in post-go-live support, monitoring transactions, resolving integration errors, and assisting with issue triage in production.
  • Contributed to team knowledge sharing through process walkthroughs and documentation handovers to internal stakeholders.

Workday Finance Technical Analyst

Client-1
05.2017 - 02.2019
  • Supported configuration and enhancements in Workday Financials to streamline business processes and align with accounting and compliance requirements.
  • Developed Workday Studio integrations for outbound payment files, payroll deductions, and financial data exchange with external accounting systems.
  • Built transformation logic using XSLT and XML for formatting journal data, supplier payments, and revenue schedules before external transmission.
  • Created inbound EIB integrations to load supplier invoice data, customer billing items, and financial master data from legacy sources.
  • Participated in design and development of custom integrations for tax reporting, recurring billing, and expense reimbursement reconciliation.
  • Worked with Accounting Center teams to map source data to ledger journals, enabling summarization and classification via Worktags and journal sources.
  • Created advanced reports and RaaS outputs for audit tracking, supplier payment history, and invoice lifecycle management.
  • Supported multi-currency journal processing, ensuring conversion accuracy and ledger alignment for global financial operations..
  • Assisted in developing reporting solutions for reconciliation, period close validation, and intercompany accounting.
  • Contributed to testing cycles for SIT and UAT across finance modules, including payment interfaces, invoice automation, and journal processing workflows.
  • Validated results of configuration changes in Procurement and Accounts Payable to ensure accurate accounting entries and supplier records.
  • Delivered documentation for integration designs, mapping logic, and reporting specifications to ensure knowledge transfer and continuity.
  • Provided post-deployment support during stabilization phase, resolving interface errors and verifying data consistency in production.
  • Monitored daily integration transactions and collaborated with functional consultants to triage financial data mismatches and delays.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology And Management

The University of Texas At Dallas

Skills

Reporting & Analytics:
Composite Reports, Matrix Reports, RaaS, Financial Statements – Expert, 7+ years
Prism Analytics: DCT Transformations, Pipelines, Augmented Analytics – Advanced, 4+ years

Tools & Technologies:
Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, XpathAPI, SOAP/REST, XML, XSLT, Postman – Expert, 6–8 years
JIRA, ServiceNow – Expert, 8 years

Finance Modules:
FIN Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Banking, Procurement – Expert, 7+ years

Customer Accounts:
Contracts, Billing, Collections, Revenue Events – Expert, 6+ years

Supplier Accounts:
Invoices, Payment Elections, Settlement Runs – Expert, 6+ years

Accounting Center:
Source-to-Ledger Mapping, Journal Summarization, Elimination Sets – Expert, 5+ years

Allocations:
Pool Structures, Driver-based & Calculated Methods – Advanced, 5 years

FDM Architecture:
Worktags, Hierarchies, Ledger Framework, Chart of Accounts Design – Expert, 6+ years

Period Close:
Reconciliation, Accrual Management, Close Tasks – Expert, 5+ years

Data Migration:
Financial Master Data, Opening Balances, Conversion Rules – Expert, 7+ years

Security:
Domain Security Policies, Conditional Rules, ISU Configuration – Advanced, 5+ years

Banking & Treasury:
Treasury Workbench, Cash Forecasting, Positive Pay – Advanced, 4 years

Asset Management:
Depreciation Models, Asset Classes, Lifecycle Management – Advanced, 4 years

Testing:
Process Validations, Test Automation, Regression Scripts – Expert, 8 years

Implementation Methodology:
Workday ADOPT, Gold Phase Transition, PECI Governance – Expert, 8 years

Business Processes:
Conditional Rules, Validation Steps, Approval Workflows – Expert, 6+ years

Timeline

Workday Finance Solution Architect / Lead Consultant

Client-4
04.2023 - Current

Workday Finance Solution Architect

Client-3
01.2021 - 03.2023

Workday Finance Integration Consultant

Client-2
03.2019 - 12.2020

Workday Finance Technical Analyst

Client-1
05.2017 - 02.2019

Master of Science - Information Technology And Management

The University of Texas At Dallas
Sathvika Reddy Goli