Workday Adaptive Financial Planning Lead

Job Description

Role Title: Workday Adaptive Planning Lead

Location: Europe

Career Level: Associate Manager

Introduction

Do you get excited when guiding organizations on the transformation of their HR processes based on the next generation of technology? Put your expertise to work as part of the world's largest independent technology services provider and own the way as a trendsetter in Workday. We're ready if you are.

Department Introduction

The Accenture Workday Business Group is a leading partner to Workday worldwide and has a track record of implementing many of the most significant Workday projects. In addition, we take pride in advising and collaborating closely with our clients from early strategy discussions, through technology implementations and transformation programs, to support and operations. Learn more about our practice at .

Are You Interested?

Do you want to work with global talent at the forefront of technological services and seek meaningful projects for top international businesses? At Accenture you have access to specific trainings for your functional lead role. You will start with training - together with colleagues - and you will join seminars at various international locations. You will be primed, equipped and well networked to tackle exciting projects.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.

"Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

What We Offer

• Innovative large scale Workday projects
• A global network of talented and passionate colleagues
• Challenging work for some of the world's largest companies
• Extensive education programs and development opportunities
• Ability to craft your career based on your own aspirations

Role Overview

As a Workday Adaptive Insights Lead, you'll be part of a team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From rapid deployments to complete transformations, you'll provide integrated, cloud based HR and Finance solutions that put organizations on the fast track to a better way to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workday Adaptive Planning projects implementation using excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Act as business advisor, diagnosing how Workday Adaptive Planning can add value and achieve return on investment.
• Coordinate, facilitate and host workshops to reach a common model design aligned with business objectives for workforce and/or financial planning purposes.
• Manage, coach and act as linking pin for functional consultants from both onshore and offshore locations.
• Effectively transfer knowledge internally at Accenture as well as externally.

Qualifications

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• Proven experience and certifications in at least one or more of the Workday functional modules: Workday Adaptive Planning, Workday HCM or Financial Management Core.
• Deep understanding of the interdependencies between the main Workday modules and the Adaptive Planning models.
• Excellent stakeholder management - ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and client requirements are met.
• Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed and efficiently manage a team and client interactions.
• Thriving in a diverse, dynamic environment, meeting deadlines despite conflicting demands; analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to clearly articulate complex messages and requirements.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; fluency in English.

Set Yourself Apart

• 3 6 years' experience in workforce and/or financial planning implementations.
• Experience in other data modelling and planning solutions (e.g., Anaplan).
• Up to date Workday Adaptive Planning certifications.
• Fluency in another European language.

Locations

London

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About Accenture

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