# Workday Financial Management Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Workday Financial Management

4.4 (87)

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of Workday Financial Management

Ease of use

4.1

Customer Service

4.3

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

AJ

Amanda J

Workday AnalystTransportation/Trucking/Railroad, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Lots of flexibility for custom rules/validations, lots of pre-built items available such as calculations and reports. Once you get the hang of your area and related cause/effect, becomes second nature on how to make related changes to align with your company's needs.“

January 30, 2026

MC

Momin C

Retail Strategy DirectorRetail, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“Some workflows can feel rigid or overly structured, especially when exceptions come up and you need quick adjustments.“

January 5, 2026

JM

Jason M

VP Fin SysFinancial Services, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“By offering a centralized platform that connects various financial reporting and analysis functions, the system eliminates data silos and enables finance teams to gain holistic insights across different departments and financial domains.“

December 11, 2025

KC

Kristine C

Workday Financials System ArchitectHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“We have not been able to keep track of all the things - functional review, optimization package, etc etc etc.“

February 11, 2026

KW

Kendall W

Payroll Systems AnalystConstruction, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I really like the software and the vast range of configuration options available, which makes it flexible enough to support complex and unique business needs.“

February 5, 2026

AJ

Amanda J

Workday AnalystTransportation/Trucking/Railroad, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“After working (for a short period) with a mix of programs, then getting to move into Workday with my company, I can't imagine going back.“

January 30, 2026

AB

Ashley B

Curriculum DesignerMedical Devices, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“It has a lot of useful functions with and does a good job of keeping lots of important financials organized in a one stop shop.“

October 25, 2025

AJ

Amanda J

Workday AnalystTransportation/Trucking/Railroad, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Sometimes bugs come up that take longer to resolve than desired.“

January 30, 2026

## Showing most helpful reviews

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Vincent C.  
Project Manager  
Printing  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great Customer Support!"

February 2, 2026

5.0

Pros

Very easy to navigate even for those who are not great with computers or other software, support is great if you need it!

Cons

I have not run into any major issues so far since trying Workday out, I've only used it for a few months at this point!

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Workday Grant Administrator  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Workday Financials Review"

December 6, 2019

4.0

Pretty good, however the points addressed as dislikes should be addressed as it would make workday more robust

Pros

What I like is the reporting options available in the financials model. It allows us to reconcile grant spending within the award management team along with the depts as all data points are in Workday. Users with the report Writer role are able to construct their own reports and schedule output for specific users as needed. Everything from award creation to sponsor billing can be done from one system.

Cons

There are constraints regarding billing for sponsors on grants for expenses posting outside of award line dates if the company is using a different system for timekeeping. There are also no award or grant compliance checks in workday leaving compliance auditing at risk

Switched from

[Onfinity](https://www.capterra.com/p/144584/VIENNA-Advantage-ERP-CRM/)

The old system was archaic and no longer able to be supported

Review Source

AN

Amir N.  
Accountant  
Accounting  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Workday Financial Management"

December 27, 2025

3.0

The overall experience with the software is good. As this is a very detailed and comprehensive ERP program, sometime this system got stuck while either navigating into it or looking into the management reports

Pros

Workday Financial Management is a detailed ERP program that manage all of your accounting and finance needs in accordance with the International Accounting Standards. It streamlines process for better and timely business decision making.

Cons

Since this is a detailed accounting ERP program, its hard sometimes when navigating and finding details while posting transactions. You need to click various tabs before getting into the correct string and often system got hanged

Review Source

CE

Christina E.  
Accounts Receivable  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Workday "

November 3, 2023

5.0

Pros

Easy to find transactions, sort, and filter

Cons

Lots of irrelevant data fields crowd the page. Difficulty knowing which do use.

Switched from

[Banner CDS](https://www.capterra.com/p/10001395/Banner-CDS/)

Management decisions. I was not involved in the decision.

Review Source

JM

Jason M.  
VP Fin Sys  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Review of Workday Fin from VP of Fin Sys"

December 11, 2025

5.0

Pros

Workday Financial Management provides a comprehensive financial management solution that seamlessly integrates complex financial processes into a single, unified system, allowing organizations to streamline their financial operations with unprecedented efficiency. By offering a centralized platform that connects various financial reporting and analysis functions, the system eliminates data silos and enables finance teams to gain holistic insights across different departments and financial domains.

Cons

The releases usually only have small enhancements for the financial side. I really think they could put some power behind that.

Review Source

AB

Ashley B.  
Curriculum Designer  
Medical Devices  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "One stop financial shop!"

October 25, 2025

4.0

I like that it is so intuitive and easy to navigate. It has a lot of useful functions with and does a good job of keeping lots of important financials organized in a one stop shop.

Pros

I love that this is a one stop shop for all of the throngs that I need to access as an employee of a global business.

Cons

I wish that there was a little bit more customization opportunity since it ends up being a hub for many needs but doesn’t align with our brand guide.

Review Source

MC

Momin C.  
Retail Strategy Director  
Retail  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Review for services"

January 5, 2026

5.0

Overall, my experience was positive. Workday is strong for standardizing financial processes, improving data accuracy, and enabling timely reporting and analysis, especially in larger organizations. Once users are trained and the system is configured well, it’s a reliable platform that supports scalable financial operations.

Pros

I liked the unified platform and real-time visibility—being able to pull consistent data across finance and operations without bouncing between tools. Reporting and dashboards made it easier to spot trends quickly and support faster, more informed decisions.

Cons

Some workflows can feel rigid or overly structured, especially when exceptions come up and you need quick adjustments. Also, reporting can have a learning curve—getting very specific/custom outputs sometimes requires more configuration or expert help than you’d expect.

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AM

Andy M.  
Senior Account Executive  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A very good tool for companies"

June 27, 2025

5.0

Workday Financial Management beneficts from streamlined processes and solid reporting, but setup and navigation can be challenging at times.

Pros

Workday Financial Management is a very usefull tool for companies, it simplifies finance with real-time insights.

Cons

I don't have anything really negative to say except for the fact that it has a complex setup and limited customization

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Tiffany Y.  
Financial Operations Analyst II  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Your usual financial software"

December 10, 2019

4.0

Okay overall, don’t really see anything outstanding compared to other financial softwares

Pros

Allows user to save particular reports for easy access in the future, especially great if you need recurring reports.

Cons

There should be some sort of a filter feature. I find it troublesome when looking up vendor in the search bar, but unable to refine by cost center or BU without going through pulling the ledger entries.

Review Source

Jessica B.  
Project Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Workday"

July 21, 2021

4.0

The system functions as expected and is a great tool to use.

Pros

There so much that can be done and Workday helps to streamline many of our manual processes and workflows.

Cons

The system is difficult to navigate and things are are to find. The overall design experience could use some improvement.

Review Source

AA

Amanda A.  
PAS  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Would recommend "

January 13, 2025

5.0

I would recommend to other people looking for a easy program.

Pros

Very easy to maneuver. Set up was nice and organized.

Cons

The options that they gave for different things.

Review Source

BY

Brittany Y.  
Many integrations  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Integrated well into Concur"

June 8, 2024

4.0

Pros

This platform integrated really well into concur for creating and removing user profiles. It was a nice solution for automating what was previously a manual process.

Cons

There were not any negatives in my experience.

Review Source

RS

Rachel S.  
Proposal Analyst  
Insurance  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Workday Review"

October 29, 2018

3.0

I use workday to keep track of all my important company information. Overall I would say it's a good platform, but it needs some updating to make it more user friendly. Epically the time and absence widgets. I'm not a huge fan of how this program functions.

Pros

I like being able to access my personal information, my performance, my time, my benefits, etc. all in one location.

Cons

I don't like how difficult it is to track my time. We have a lock out every week and it is difficult to keep track of the hours I work. I usually have to write them down on a sticky note and transfer them back in once the lock out is over. Very inconvenient. I also don't like how I have to go to a different screen to include my absences like PTO or Maternity leave. It's been somewhat of a mess trying to keep track of al my hours and benefits.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Consultant  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Workday Makes Your Workday Easier"

August 3, 2019

4.0

Pros

Implementation was easy and adoption of the program happened quicker than normal from other programs.

Cons

Customer Service representatives could be friendlier.

Review Source

KT

Kelli T.  
Tehcnical Systems Administrator  
Insurance  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Workaround"

November 3, 2016

4.0

When we initially started using this product it was very cumbersome. It improved some of our old processes but then seemed to make other worse. It has either gotten better or we have just gotten use to it. We have also had some issues with invoices getting lost in the system and had to recreate them in order to get them to process. They recently changed the requisition creation and it is not clear what the end user needs to do once they enter a line item. Overall I like the product but I feel it could still be improved. We just started using the HR function this week and so far I like what I see.

Pros

The reporting capabilities and the ability to drill down in functions to get to the info you need.

Cons

Not always user friendly. The error notes are not very helpful in pointing you to the specific line that has an issue.

Review Source

Shiawtian C.  
Associate  
  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Friendly and easy to use interface. Very powerful report and data sorting tool"

February 11, 2018

5.0

Pros

I like the easy access to different reports. I can put down information the way I want it and dive deeper into the data if I need to. Everything is linked and stored in an easy to navigate format so you will have an easy time looking for what you need.

Cons

I don't like that reports can take a while if the data size is fairly large. Also if you attempt to click around too much before Workday process what you want it to do, you will get an error message. It is very easy to create this error message if you click around too much without giving it some time.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Account Manager - Pacific  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Aged tool"

August 27, 2018

2.0

Pros

it does the job at the end of the day and you can structure the tabs easily.

Cons

The look is very much aged and basic. A bit of a face lift would help the user experience.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
New Jersey State Bar Foundation  
Education Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Excellent Financial Tool"

September 9, 2020

5.0

My overall experience in Workday was fantastic. I would recommend it to everyone.

Pros

I love the aesthetics and the ease of use. I am not a lover of numbers but Workday made it almost seem fun to do my accounts through here. It's easy to use, to track your finances and make changes when needed. There is no fuss, no hiccups, just easy and almost fun to use because it works smoothly.

Cons

Nothing. I can't think of anything to help improve this system. I love it.

Review Source

SB

Sasha B.  
Senior Guest Advisor  
Retail  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Not completely bad, but not user friendly. "

April 10, 2020

4.0

I use it mainly to look at my check stubs, but it does that quite well.

Pros

I like that once you figure it out it's simple to use, and make it easy to access your information.

Cons

It's not too user friendly when you first start using it. It definitely takes some getting used to.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Senior Claims Specialist  
Insurance  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Workday review "

December 4, 2018

5.0

Overall I have had a good experience with Workday

Pros

Workday is an easy to use time management software. Unlike a lot of internal time management software Workday can be used through their app on your phone. It is convenient if something comes up and you need to make an adjuster to you work schedule on the run.

Cons

Overall I do not have any complaints about Workday

Review Source

RS

Rajesh S.  
PV Engineer 4  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "All details at one place and easy to handle"

May 9, 2017

5.0

Pros

GUI interface.Easy to use...and user friendly. I am using this from past 2 years and its awsome tool.

Cons

The charts can be improved , taking out the reports is not not so easy and can be improved further.

Review Source

KC

Karla C.  
sr fraud analyst  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Very practical and easy to use. "

July 9, 2020

4.0

It's a great product and gets the job done.

Pros

I love how user friendly it is. You can find anything and everything with ease.

Cons

Can't think of any major complaints besides the goal setting portion which is hard to walk thru.

Review Source

DM

David M.  
Admissions Consultant  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Does what it needs to"

September 30, 2019

5.0

Pros

It allowed us to manage everything to do with payroll as an employee.

Cons

Some features were difficult to find at first but customer support helped.

Review Source

KH

Kellie H.  
Graphic Designer  
Insurance  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Workday is an easy-to-use software that keeps everything in one place"

September 30, 2019

5.0

I am very satisfied with the use of workday in our company.

Pros

It's easy to understand, and I do not have trouble finding what I need it. It is simple to use and effeicent for our personal management needs.

Cons

Requesting absences is not often a smooth process. There are often errors that pop up that are not accurate.

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THH

Teresa Herbic H.  
Author/ Writer  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Workday is Simple to Use and Effective"

December 15, 2018

5.0

Great for jobs where you are scheduling a variety of users.

Pros

Workday is highly effective and easy to use. It is streamlined and user friendly. It's a very straightforward accounting software program.

Cons

You have to find a specific link for your company, and it can be difficult to find. That's the only issue.

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