Finance Change Lead - 1 day in the office

Edenbrook; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Insurance company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Change Lead to oversee the administration and operation of Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning. This role involves leading system enhancements, managing updates, and partnering with Finance teams to drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience with financial systems, specifically Workday, and should be part-qualified or qualified by experience in a finance role. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial systems, ideally Workday Financials.
• Background within the Finance function in a Finance Change/Systems role.
• Experience with ERP platforms, including General Ledger and P2P systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, testing, and implementation of Finance system enhancements.
• Manage and deliver Finance system updates and maintenance.
• Gather, document, and manage change requests from the Finance function.
• Support the delivery of Finance transformation projects.
• Support the delivery of Finance transformation projects alongside key stakeholders and third-party vendors.
• Own and maintain Workday configuration and administration, ensuring system control, integrity, and compliance.
• Assist in the design and delivery of Workday reports, business processes, and integrations.
• Lead the prioritisation, investigation, and resolution of system incidents and issues.
• Build strong working relationships and influence across all levels, fostering an open and collaborative culture.

Skills

Experience with financial systems

Knowledge of Workday Financials

Ability to manage change requests

Strong communication skills

Experience with ERP platforms

Education

Part-qualified accountant (AAT, CIMA, ACCA) or qualified by experience

Tools

Adaptive Planning

ERP platforms

Job description

We are currently partnering with a market-leading Insurance company to recruit a Finance Change Lead. The successful candidate will be the primary owner and trusted lead for the administration, maintenance, and day-to-day operation of core Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning, ensuring stability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the design, testing, and implementation of Finance system enhancements to drive continuous improvement
• Manage and deliver Finance system updates, enhancements, and maintenance across all Finance platforms
• Gather, document, and manage change requests and requirements from the wider Finance function
• Partner with Finance SMEs to support prioritisation and solution design
• Support the delivery of Finance transformation projects alongside key stakeholders and third-party vendors
• Own and maintain Workday configuration and administration, ensuring system control, integrity, and compliance
• Assist in the design and delivery of Workday reports, business processes, and integrations
• Lead the prioritisation, investigation, and resolution of system incidents and issues
• Build strong working relationships and influence across all levels, fostering an open and collaborative culture

The ideal candidate:

• Experience working with financial systems, ideally Workday Financials
• Background within the Finance function in a Finance Change/Systems role
• Experience with ERP platforms, including General Ledger and P2P systems
• Part-qualified accountant (AAT, CIMA, ACCA) or qualified by experience, with exposure to system implementations.