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UCD Finance is now on Workday

Transforming Finance in UCD

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Finance Office KnowledgeBase

The Finance Office KnowledgeBase is a self-service resource providing articles and access to documents about the Finance Office services. It is the primary location for support articles, step guides, Frequently Asked Questions etc. about Workday. The KnowledgeBase is being added to continuously as new queries are raised or gaps identified.
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Navigating Workday

In this quick video tutorial, we provide a complete walkthrough of the main homepage and key navigation features. In just a few minutes, you'll understand the layout and feel comfortable finding your way around the system.
About the Programme
About the Programme

Learn about the overall objectives of the programme as well as the proposed outcomes and benefits. We also introduce you to the team driving these changes and answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the programme.

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Workday Demo Series
Workday Demo Series

In this video series, we introduce to some of the key components of our new finance system.

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FinPOST in Focus
FinPOST in Focus

These short, succinct videos are designed to give updates and insights into the work of the FinPOST programme. Click here to to view all the episodes released to date.
Information for UCD suppliers
Information for UCD suppliers

Click here if you supply goods or services to UCD and would like to understand how these changes will impact you.

What is happening and when?
What is happening and when?

Click here to understand the key activities and associated timelines of the programme or to sign up to any of our upcoming events.

Stay Connected
Stay Connected

Click here to view all of the latest news relating to the programme as well as our "FinPOST in Focus" video series. Here, you will also find material shared at previous events or presentations.

Latest News

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Bursar Update

Click here to read the Bursar's update from 17th July 2025.
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President's Update

Click here to read the President's update from 7th July 2025.
Bursar Update 02Jul
Bursar Update

Click here to read the Bursar's update from 2nd July 2025.
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FinPOST in Focus Episode 7 18Nov
FinPOST in Focus - Episode 7

Our latest episode of FinPOST in Focus is now live. This episode gives an insight into our testing phases, with details on our current End to End cycle of Workday system testing.
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Workday Demo series Episode 2 14Nov
Episode 2- Expenses in Workday

In this episode, we turn our attention to expenses and how, in our new environment, we will raise an expense claim and how we will approve expenses.

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FinPOST in Focus episode 6 16Oct
FinPOST in Focus - Episode 6

In this episode we will look at the progress the FinPOST programme has achieved so far and highlight the activities ahead of go-live in April 2025.
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FinPOST in Focus Episode 5 15Oct
FinPOST in Focus - Episode 5

In episode 5 we will look at the changes that will arise to the way we manage research projects.

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FinPOST in Focus Episode 4 14Oct
FinPOST in Focus - Episode 4

In this episode we look at the changes to our management information and the associated reports we use for financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.

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Episode 1 - Introducing Workday

Welcome to the FinPOST Workday Highlights series. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing some key features of the Workday system as we gear up for go-live in April 2025. Using a test system, we’ve developed some short, highlight videos which aim to give you an insight into the world of Workday.
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FinPOST in Focus - Episode 3 15Aug
FinPOST in Focus - Episode 3

Episode 3 of FinPOST in Focus is now available. This week, the focus is on changes that will happen with income and customer management as a result of the FinPOST programme.
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FinPOST in Focus - Episode 2 23Jul
FinPOST in Focus - Episode 2

Episode 2 of our FinPOST in Focus video series is now available. This week, the focus is on changes that will happen with purchasing and expenses through the work of FinPOST.
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Launch of new video series 10Jul
Launch of new video series

Introducing our new 'FinPOST in Focus' video series. These short, succinct videos are designed to give updates and insights into the work of the FinPOST programme and will be released every two weeks. Episode one can be viewed here.

FinPOST On the Road 17May
FinPOST On the Road

The FinPOST programme team are going on the road over the summer with a series of events designed to provide more information on our Finance Transformation programme and what the work of FinPOST means for you.