Unlocking Financial Clarity: Solving Higher Ed’s Budgeting & Reporting Challenges with Workday

Higher education institutions are facing increasing financial complexity and challenges. Balancing budget constraints, strategic priorities, and evolving funding models while ensuring accurate and transparent financial reporting. The key to success lies in a well-structured Foundation Data Model (FDM) and innovative reporting and analytics capabilities that drive both operational efficiency and enhanced data-driven decision-making.

This webinar will explore how Workday’s FDM, reporting and planning solutions can help institutions streamline budget planning, forecasting, and financial transactions while providing leadership with real-time insights to optimize resource allocation. We’ll examine key FDM dimensions, the planning cycle, budget load processes, and delivered reports in both Workday Financial Planning (Adaptive) and Workday Financials, demonstrating how these tools enhance financial transparency and agility.

Beyond system functionality, we’ll address the bigger picture—how to leverage Workday’s financial framework to improve strategic decision-making, stakeholder collaboration, and institutional resilience. Additionally, we’ll cover critical security considerations to protect financial data integrity and ensure compliance.

Whether you’re responsible for day-to-day financial operations or focused on high-level financial strategy, this session will provide actionable insights to help your institution navigate financial complexities with confidence.