Lead Consultant-Workday Finance-Uk

Infosys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking an experienced Lead Consultant to leverage Workday Financial Management systems for financial operations. Responsibilities include managing Workday configurations, providing user support, and enhancing financial data analysis. Candidates should have a minimum of 9 years of experience, strong understanding of financial processes, and proficiency in managing ERP systems. The role is based in London, UK, and offers competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of experience as a Workday/ERP Financial Consultant.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.
• Proven ability to manage and optimize ERP systems, specifically Workday.

Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and maintain Workday Financial Management modules.
• Provide end-user support and assist with inquiries and training.
• Develop and maintain custom financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Participate in implementation and enhancement projects.

Skills

Workday Financial Management

Financial data analysis

Problem-solving skills

Customer orientation

Agile methodologies

Education

Workday Financials certification

Tools

ERP systems

Workday

Job description

Job Description

Role – Lead Consultant

Technology – Workday Finance

Location – UK

Business Unit – ORC

Compensation – Competitive (including bonus)

Overview

Workday Finance Lead Consultant is expected to be instrumental in leveraging the Workday Financial Management system to drive efficient and accurate financial operations. You will collaborate closely with finance, accounting, IT, and other cross‑functional teams to optimize our Workday financial solutions, ensure data integrity, and provide actionable financial insights.

Your Role

As the Lead Consultant, you will anchor the engagement effort for assignments, guiding the team from business process consulting through solution design, development, and deployment. You will be pivotal to problem definition, discovery of the overall solution, and guide teams on project processes and deliverables. As a thought leader, you will advise on architecture and design reviews, anchor business pursuit initiatives, client training, and build in‑house capability. Your work will shape value‑adding consulting solutions that enable clients to meet evolving global needs.

Responsibilities

• Workday System Administration & Configuration: Manage, configure, and maintain Workday Financial Management modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Business Assets, Capital Projects, Procurement, Expenses, Projects, Adaptive Planning, Accounting Center, Prism, Advanced Close and Consolidation). Design, build, and test configurations, business processes, calculated fields, and conditional routing. Analyze bi‑annual release notes, assess impact, and implement new functionalities. Troubleshoot system issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and liaise with Workday Support and IT.
• Financial Process Optimization & Support: Provide end‑user support, assist with inquiries, requests, and training. Gather business requirements, translate them into functional specifications, identify opportunities for workflow automation, conduct testing, develop functional test plans, and coordinate UAT. Create and maintain training materials and documentation.
• Reporting, Analytics & Data Integrity: Develop and maintain custom financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs. Conduct financial data analysis to identify trends and anomalies, provide data‑driven insights, and lead data audits and quality measures. Collaborate with IT to align systems with business requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Project Management & Collaboration (for Lead roles): Participate in implementation and enhancement projects, provide financial expertise, lead design sessions, guide clients in best practices, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams (HR, IT Security, Risk Management, Integrations). Manage project scope, client expectations, contribute to planning and delivery, and mentor junior team members.

Required

• Minimum 9 years of experience as a Workday/ERP Financial Consultant.

Preferred

• Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and financial management practices.
• Proven ability to manage and optimize ERP systems, specifically Workday.
• Workday Financials certification (Record to Report, Procure to Pay, Strategic Sourcing, Customer Contracts, Projects) highly desired.
• Proficiency in financial data analysis and the ability to interpret complex data to generate insights.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with Agile or Waterfall methodologies (for Lead/Consultant roles).
• Knowledge of Workday Security is a plus.

Personal Characteristics

• High analytical skills
• High customer orientation
• High quality awareness

Why Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next‑generation digital services and consulting. With over four decades of experience, we enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate digital transformation through AI‑powered core solutions, agile digital at scale, and continuous improvement.

“All aspects of employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.”

Work Location

London, United Kingdom