Finance Systems Accountant - Workday 18Mth FTC

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Finance Systems Accountant with extensive Workday configuration experience. This role is pivotal in managing the configuration of Workday Finance and Financial Planning modules, ensuring optimal adaptations and building strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a commercial mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate complex requirements into effective solutions. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive innovation and efficiency in financial systems management. If you're passionate about finance and technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Workday configuration experience, including full implementation.
• Strong IT skills with experience in data manipulation and automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage configuration of Workday Finance and Financial Planning modules.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and identify risks.

Skills

Workday configuration

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Microsoft applications

Education

Qualified accountant

Equivalent experience

Tools

Workday Financial

Financial Planning modules

Data manipulation software

Job description

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Posted:

01.05.2025

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15.06.2025

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Job Description:

Finance Systems Accountant - Workday 18Mth FTC

We are searching for an experienced Finance Systems Accountant with essential Workday configuration experience.

Overall job purpose

We are hiring an experienced finance systems accountant with at least 3 years of Workday configuration experience, including a full implementation cycle for Workday Financial and Financial Planning. The candidate should have an agile and commercial mindset and demonstrate enthusiasm.

This role requires in-depth systems and accounting knowledge to decode complex requirements and translate them into configured solutions.

The candidate should have expertise in problem-solving, prioritization, and expectation management.

Working closely with internal finance colleagues and supported by a small team, the role involves developing finance configuration design covering R2R, O2C, P2P, and Payroll, as well as supporting wider requirements and interdependencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the configuration of Workday Finance and Financial Planning modules.
• Evaluate and propose adaptations for optimal configuration.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.
• Identify risks and suggest solutions.
• Contribute to Workday training content for SMEs and internal specialists.
• Collaborate with the project team, especially within the Functional Design Stream.

Professional and Personal Qualities

• Minimum of 2 years of Workday implementation experience, including FINS.
• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to negotiate and prioritize demands.
• Focused, resilient, and deadline-oriented.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft applications; experience with data manipulation and automation software is a plus.

Business skills & stakeholder management

• High commercial awareness and adaptability to changing demands.
• Encourages new ideas and collaboration, promotes a culture of innovation.
• Maintains a well-developed network of contacts and experts.
• Acts with integrity.

Personal Effectiveness

• Collaborates effectively with colleagues outside the immediate team.
• Uses knowledge innovatively and effectively.
• Seeks opportunities to add value beyond core responsibilities.
• Ensures quality with robust review processes and extra effort when needed.
• Upholds the company's core values and standards.
• Passionate about achieving goals.

Interpersonal skills

• Well-developed influencing skills with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive in team-building and engaging others.
• Effective questioning and understanding confirmation.
• Capable of selling, convincing, reassuring, persuading, and negotiating as appropriate.

Note: This job description reflects current requirements. Duties and responsibilities may change and will be reviewed with the individual.