Finance Systems Accountant - Workday 18Mth FTC

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; 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 for an 18-month fixed-term contract in Manchester. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing Workday Finance modules, collaborating with finance teams and business analysts to design effective solutions. This role demands strong interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset, as you will be engaging with various stakeholders and driving innovative finance configurations. If you are passionate about finance systems and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the configuration of Workday Finance and Financial Planning modules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and contribute to training content.

Skills

Workday configuration

Financial Planning

Stakeholder management

Microsoft applications

Data manipulation

Education

Qualified accountant

Experience in finance systems

Tools

Workday

Automation software

Job description

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Finance Systems Accountant - Workday 18Mth FTC, Manchester

Client:

RSM

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

We are searching for an experienced Finance Systems Accountant with essential Workday configuration experience for an 18-month FTC in Manchester.

Overall job purpose

The successful candidate must have at least 3 years of Workday configuration experience, including a full implementation cycle for Workday Financial and Financial Planning. They should possess enthusiasm, an agile and commercial mindset, and in-depth systems and accounting knowledge to decode complex requirements into configured solutions.

The role involves working closely with internal finance colleagues and supporting a team of Business Analysts and Subject Matter Experts to develop finance configuration designs covering R2R, O2C, P2P, and Payroll, as well as other requirements and interdependencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the configuration of Workday Finance and Financial Planning modules.
• Evaluate and propose adaptations for optimal configuration.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Identify risks and recommend solutions.
• Contribute to Workday training content for SMEs and internal specialists.
• Collaborate with the wider 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 qualified by experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Negotiation and prioritization skills.
• Focused, resilient, and deadline-driven.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft applications; experience with data manipulation and automation software is a plus.

Business skills & stakeholder management

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

Personal Effectiveness

• Collaborates effectively with colleagues and outside stakeholders.
• Uses knowledge creatively and effectively.
• Seeks opportunities to add value beyond core responsibilities.
• Maintains quality through review processes and going the extra mile.
• Upholds the firm’s core values and standards.
• Passionate about achieving goals.

Interpersonal skills

• Strong influencing skills with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive in team-building and engagement.
• Effective questioning and understanding confirmation.
• Capable of selling, convincing, reassuring, persuading, and negotiating.

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