Workday Adaptive Consultant

Overview

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We’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators, driven by a shared mission to create real impact. We transform digital services and deliver Workday solutions by working together as a diverse, ambitious team that values creativity and collaboration. We’re committed to a people‑first culture where ideas are valued and growth is supported. If you’re ready to make your mark, join us and be part of something bigger.

Main purpose of the role & responsibilities in the business

As an Adaptive Planning Consultant (Consultant), you’ll work in a team or independently helping our clients transform their business planning needs (budgeting, revenue, personnel, KPIs, quotas/capacity, territories, reporting & analytics) with the Workday Adaptive Planning Business Planning Cloud. You will work as part of a delivery team responsible for implementations for customers of all sizes, across multiple industries. You will be a specialist within your field, providing mentoring and oversight to more junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Providing expertise on the Workday Adaptive Planning solution – you will be expected to maintain proficiency and certification in the Workday Adaptive Planning solution suite
• Leading implementations for our clients – you will lead all phases of Workday Adaptive Planning implementation projects, including:
• Working with clients to understand their current planning process, and take a consultative approach to move legacy models into Workday Adaptive Planning
• Leveraging your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget, and timeframe, with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified
• Guiding clients through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of each client’s unique business requirements at all stages of the project
• Developing and configuring accurate forecasting and planning models in Workday Adaptive Planning to meet clients’ business needs
• Planning and conducting training sessions for users
• Documenting the planning models and reporting delivered to clients
• Ensuring rapid time to value through delivering engagements on time and budget
• Supporting our clients to ensure success – communicating regularly, concisely, and clearly with clients to set proper expectations and provide customer service
• Collaborating internally – sharing learnings and problems solved with colleagues
• Supporting business development activity – contributing to the sales process including estimates for delivery of work
• Putting people first and developing others – managing, coaching and developing a small number of staff with focus on performance and career development

Must Have

• Comprehensive financial and/or management accounting experience, particularly budgeting, planning and management reporting
• Experience designing and building complex financial planning models, with advanced Excel skills
• Ability to conceptualise a client’s business model and translate it into a working model in the software
• Strong communicator, able to interact with customers and colleagues with impact, credibility and empathy, including in remote settings; ability to present to senior client audiences
• Broad business and technology understanding and awareness of industry trends within Financials and ERP
• Proven ability to lead and work effectively within teams and with customers while fostering an inclusive culture
• Understanding of project methodologies and how to manage to them for successful projects
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and make informed decisions under pressure
• Strong consulting skills (presenting, leading workshops, demonstrating, and explaining complex functionality)
• Demonstrated ability in managing, coaching and developing members of your team
• Ability to implement improvements in tools and/or processes to help the practice
• Willingness to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out-of-region travel may be required)

Nice To Have

• Experience implementing at least one Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system (e.g., Workday Adaptive Planning, Host Analytics, Anaplan, Oracle Hyperion)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or Business
• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) or Part Qualified Accountant with strong industry experience

Embracing our differences

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek talented people from all backgrounds and welcome accommodations or adjustments as needed in our recruitment process.

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