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Workday Expenses

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Launching early 2026 - Workday Expenses available on desktop and mobile device

Last updated: November 13, 2025 New logo

Project Mission Statement

To transform the travel and other expenses reimbursement process by implementing a modern, user-friendly software that seamlessly integrates with existing systems, enhances user experience, and optimizes efficiency for all stakeholders.​

A simpler way to manage travel and expense reimbursements.

ĢƵ is redesigning its travel and expense reimbursement process to simplify and modernize the experience for all academic and administrative users. This initiative aligns with Horizon ĢƵ, which aims to improve operational efficiencies by streamlining and modernizing services across the University.

What are the project goals

  • Modernize the expense reimbursement process with automated processes, approvals & emailnotifications

    • Provide real-time tracking so users can follow the progress of their submissions

    • Strengthen process accuracy with built-in checks and alerts that prevent errors before submissions

    • Streamline processes and optimize work practices for a smoother, more efficient experience

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    • Create expense reports on the go

    • Upload receipts directly from your device

Why are we doing this

  • Reduce the reimbursement time​
  • Significantly eliminate manual and labour-intensive processes​
  • Align travel and expenses processes across the ĢƵ community
  • Provide enhanced reporting, data analytics, and auditing capabilities​
  • Enhance the end user experience with an intuitive, mobile and efficient system

How will this be done

  • Replacing Minerva’s “Advances and Expense Reports” menu with a new Workday module called “Expenses”​
  • Optimizing ĢƵ’s expense management processes​

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Project governance members

Project Members ĢƵ Team Leadership
Vice-President (Administration & Finance) Fabrice Labeau, Business Owner
Associate Vice-President (Financial Services) Cristiane Tinmouth, Sponsor
Chief Information Officer & Associate Vice-President (IT) Paul Chamberland, Sponsor
End-User Engagement Prof. Jim Nicell, Academics/Researchers Lead
Financial Services Julie Ghayad, Business Lead
Information Technology (IT) Alex Aragona, Information Technology Lead
Project Management (IT) Antoine Soueidy, Project Manager
Change Management (IT) Anita de Souza, Change Management Advisor

Key Milestones

KEY MILESTONES DESCRIPTION
January-June 2025 Design and configuration workshops - Completed
July –September 2025

Cycle 1 testing and fine tuning - Completed

October – December 2025

Cycle 2 testing and additional fine tuning - in progress

User validations and testing - in planning

Training material - in progress

Transition plan - in planning

January – March 2026

Training delivery continues

Workday Expenses Go-Live

Project StatusNew logo

Key Accomplishments In Progress
  • Completed Workday Expense Foundational Design (Configuration) Workshops
  • EngagedFaculty and Admin Unit Finance Members in Feedback Sessions and Design of Key Elements
  • Delivered Workday Expense Foundational Design Workbooks to Deloitte
  • Completed Configuration of Workday Expenses Foundational Design
  • Defined the Change Management Approach
  • Validation of Workday Expense Foundational Designand Associated To Be Business Processes
  • Working Sessions with Faculty and Admin Unit Finance Teams
  • Onboarding of end users (Academics and Researchers) on Project Activities
  • Execution of Change Management Activities to Build Awareness and Engagement

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What's next

The projectis fine tuning the solution and gathering feedback from end users.

A network of Change representatives across units will help colleagues get ready and locally share information.

More updates will be shared in the months leading up to the early 2026 launch.

Need more information?

Contact us via email at  wdexpenses.finserv [at] mcgill.ca (Workday Expenses).

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