Executive Communications Lead For Cfo

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

About the Team

Get ready to propel your career forward! It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Workday. We’re actively seeking the right talent to help us achieve our aggressive growth goals, scale the company and foster our unique culture.

About the Role

Workday’s Employee & Executive Communications team is looking for a curious and creative Executive Communications Leadwho thrives on challenging the status quo – considering new ways to deliver information. You will define and lead the external communications strategy for Workday’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), partnering with key stakeholders across the company to drive thought leadership and build presence for Workday in the market as we help forward-thinking finance teams manage their people and their money. You will also drive strategic global employee communications for the CFO, weaving a common thread that engages, aligns, and inspires Workmates around our company’s core values (profitability, integrity, employees, innovation, fun, customer service), strategy and key business priorities. The Executive Communications Lead will be a critical member of the broader Global Corporate Communications team. ​

About You

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the CFO and key stakeholders to create and drive an external thought leadership platform while identifying and supporting appropriate activities such as media briefings, customer-facing events, industry speaking opportunities, blogs, and more.
• Partner with Investor Relations on internal and external communications around key Finance-related activities such as quarterly earnings, Financial Analyst Day, etc.
• Plan, write, edit, and distribute a variety of global strategic employee-focused communications such as internal speaking engagements and video scripts.
• Be a strategic adviser to the CFO on messaging, tone and speaker delivery, leveraging humor and fun to engage and inform whenever appropriate.
• Establish and track metrics that show the impact of external and employee communications on employee engagement, productivity, and organization performance.
• Help instill confidence in Workday and the future of the company across key stakeholder audiences.
• Partner across Corporate Communications and other parts of the organization to ensure alignment of messages and narratives.

Qualifications and Background:

• 10+ years working in Corporate Communications, including Executive Communications experience, preferably in a fast-paced, high-tech company.
• Proven success developing and executing strategic internal and external communications across a spectrum of channels; experience with event production and support is preferred.
• Prior experience leading communications for a CFO is strongly preferred, having worked on key Finance-related activities such as quarterly earnings, Financial Analyst Day, etc.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills and the ability to distill complex information into clear, concise messaging; ability to write in a simple, direct, warm and friendly tone.
• Creative thinker with a high degree of flexibility; problem solver and self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with strong project management skills and the capacity to manage multiple priorities at one time.
• Track record of collaborating and forging strong relationships with executives; client service mindset and consultative approach is key.
• Experience with change management and communicating key initiatives across multiple internal target audiences.
• Innovative mindset – always looking for ways to improve how Workday communicates with and engages employees, customers, and partners.
• Profitability is one of Workday’s core values, so a successful candidate will be able to help our CFO tell the story of how, by living our values extraordinarily well, making smart choices, being responsible, and spending wisely, profitability follows.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.CA.PleasantonPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $164,900 USD - $247,400 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $134,700 USD - $247,400 USD

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

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