Sami Khan
Senior Manager, Financial Systems (Workday) @BDO Canada
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager, Financial Systems (Workday) @BDO Canada
Toronto, ON, CA
Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded the optimization of Workday financial systems, resulting in increase in reporting accuracy and a reduction in process time.Operational Excellence: Directed the integration of advanced financial solutions, improving data consistency and operational efficiency across the organization.Team Management: Managed a diverse team of financial systems professionals, fostering a collaborative environment that led to a improvement in team performance and project delivery.Project Management: Led complex projects to streamline financial processes, which enhanced overall financial transparency and compliance.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with business leaders, Fiance, IT, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of financial systems, resulting in more cohesive and efficient workflows.Process Improvement: Identified and implemented process improvements, including the automation of routine tasks and the refinement of reporting procedures, leading to a significant reduction in manual errors and increased operational efficiency.Stakeholder Communication: Acted as the primary liaison between senior leadership and project teams, ensuring alignment of financial system goals with business objectives and delivering regular updates on project progress and outcomes.Training and Development: Designed and conducted training sessions for staff on new systems and processes, improving user adoption rates and system utilization.
EDUCATION
Thompson Rivers University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Smith School of Business at Queen's University
Master of Finance, Finance, General
SKILLS
ABOUT SAMI KHAN
I am a finance and technology leader with a proven track record in Workday Financials, ERP strategy, and digital transformation. With hands-on experience leading Workday implementations, system optimizations, and automation initiatives, I specialize in helping organizations maximize their Workday investment and drive operational efficiency. Expertise & Impact: Workday Leadership – Head of all Workday-related functions at BDO Canada, overseeing strategic decision-making, roadmap execution, and enterprise-wide transformation. ERP Implementation & Optimization – Led the full-scale Workday Finance implementation at Telus Health, driving automation, reporting enhancements, and financial efficiency. Workday Extend & Innovation – Designed and launched advanced Workday Extend applications, reducing manual effort and improving user experience. Financial Planning & Analytics (FP & A) – Developed sophisticated forecast models, capacity planning tools, and revenue analysis frameworks to support data-driven decision-making. Strategic Advisory & Thought Leadership – Active member of Workday’s Financial Product, Accounting Industry, and Professional Business Services Advisory Councils, influencing product direction and best practices. Recognition & Speaking Engagements: Workday Rising 2024 Speaker – Presented BDO Canada’s Workday Extend innovations to industry leaders. SMART Money Award Winner (2024) – Recognized for developing a groundbreaking Workday solution. PossibilityX Champion (2024) – Awarded for driving strategic impact and innovation.
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