Financials Strategist

Workday is hiring a Financials Strategist in Tokyo, Japan. Level rates it ; you can apply on Workday.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions ERP, financial management and erp systems among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
Workday has 395 other open roles on Level.

AI in this role

Lead finance transformation and ERP strategy initiatives for enterprise clients advocating for Workday's financial management solutions.

erp

financial-managementerp-systemsfinance-transformationsales-supportaccounting

Your work days are brighter here.

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

Workday has been regularly recognized among the World’s top Workplaces. In these uncertain times, we’re growing and looking for future Workmates keen to join us on our journey.

We’ve just opened a new Financials Strategist opportunity. A Financials Strategist at Workday is about advocating our innovative Financial Management and ERP solutions in the market and transforming finance functions with our clients. If you have in-depth knowledge of Financial Management systems, then this may be the best career move you could hope to make. We have invested in the Japan market and have been growing rapidly for the last several years. The role is brand new, and you can be part of our exciting journey

About the Role

Finance Transformation: Assessing the readiness of Finance Transformation with Workday in Japanese companies and proposing a finance transformation roadmap.
Supporting Sales Activities: Working closely with sales teams and providing advice on Sales Manager forecasts based on readiness assessments.
Winning Proposal: Building rapport and sharing the Workday vision with champions at prospects (those eager to transform their financial systems) and proposing winning scenarios to them.
Financials Expertise: Leverage in-depth knowledge of Financial Management, accounting practices, and ERP systems in Japan to advocate for our innovative cloud-native Financials solutions.
Community Building: Cultivate and lead a community of Finance professionals, CFOs, and industry experts, providing valuable insights into the unique financial landscape in Japan.
Networking: Forge and nurture relationships with influential Finance thought leaders and potential strategic partners in Japan.
Training and Workshops: Deliver comprehensive training sessions to educate internal and external stakeholders about our cloud-native Financials solutions and their relevance to the Japanese market.
Metrics and Reporting: Implement robust metrics to measure the impact of evangelism efforts, providing data-driven recommendations for optimization.
Collaboration: Work in close partnership with sales, marketing, and product teams to ensure strategies align with overarching business goals.

About You

Finance Transformation: Experience in supporting and implementing global finance transformation for Japanese companies by integrating global accounting policies, organizations, and processes (experience in ERP evaluation or selection is a plus).
Expertise in Japanese Finance Practices: In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (J-GAAP/IFRS), regulations, and compliance specific to the Japanese market.
Assessing Readiness: Assessing readiness for global finance transformation at multinational companies and making proposals to CFOs and senior management.
Creating Pipeline: Finding precise opportunities among prospects and creating a strong pipeline through evangelizing finance transformation.
Deep Financials Knowledge: Strong understanding of Financial Management principles, technologies (ERP/Fins), and their application within the Japanese context.
Networking Skills: Strong networking abilities with a proven track record of building relationships within the Japanese Finance and CFO community.
Content Creation: Ability to create diverse, impactful content tailored to the Japanese finance market.
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis to derive actionable insights for refining evangelism strategies.
Adaptability: Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and dedicated to continuous self-improvement.
Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across different geographies.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!

How we rate this

Financials Strategist at Workday rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Financials Strategist is an open job at Workday.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Japan, Tokyo.
The job was posted on October 6, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Workday. Apply on Workday

Prepare for this job

Built from this posting and from similar jobs on Level.

Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Financial ManagementERP SystemsFinance TransformationSales SupportAccountingERP

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where financial management was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where erp systems was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where finance transformation was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where sales support was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where accounting was part of your work. What did you do?

Adapt your resume

List these exact terms on your resume: Financial Management, ERP Systems, Finance Transformation, Sales Support, and Accounting. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.

Want an expert to read your CV for this job?

Free. Send your CV and the role you want next. You get your review by email within 24 hours.

Get a free CV review Get your CV rewritten Check your resume with the ATS resume checker