Permanent Change Manager (must have Workday experience)

Systems Accountants; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organisation in London is seeking a Change Manager with strong Workday expertise. This permanent position focuses on post-implementation adoption, driving user engagement and optimizing the platform's value. The ideal candidate will design strategies, build training programmes, and collaborate with HR and Finance. Offering up to £80,000 plus benefits, this role allows for hybrid working with 2 days in the office each week.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Change Management within Workday Finance and HCM.
• Hands-on expertise in training and adoption for Workday.
• Ability to support post-go-live optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Design change and adoption strategy for Workday.
• Identify opportunities to increase system usage.
• Build communication and training programmes.

Skills

Change Management experience

Workday training and adoption

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Permanent Change Manager (Workday Adoption & Training)

Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office)

Salary: Up to £80,000 + benefits

We’re delighted to be supporting a leading global organisation as they seek a Change Manager with strong Workday expertise to join their team on a permanent basis.

Following a recent global go-live of Workday Finance & HCM, the organisation is now focused on embedding user adoption, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the platform delivers maximum value across their international operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a change professional with proven Workday experience to take ownership of the post-implementation adoption journey. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring employees at all levels are confident and engaged with the platform, while helping the business realise the full benefits of Workday.

As their permanent Workday Change Manager, you will:

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver the change and adoption strategy for Workday post go-live.
• Identify opportunities to increase system usage and address adoption gaps.
• Build and implement engaging communication, training, and enablement programmes to improve confidence and capability across global teams.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Technology stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and embed Workday best practices.
• Support the rollout of new Workday features and modules, ensuring change impacts are understood and well-managed.
• Develop clear and practical business change documentation, guides, and job aids.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR and Finance leadership, embedding change management principles across wider transformation initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Proven Change Management experience within Workday Finance and HCM transformation projects.
• Hands-on expertise in Workday training and adoption, including content design and delivery.
• A track record of supporting post-go-live optimisation and driving user adoption of Workday or similar HR/Finance platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in a complex, global environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling content for diverse audiences.
• A collaborative, people-focused approach, confident engaging with teams across HR, Finance, and Technology.

If you are an experienced Change Manager with Workday expertise, passionate about helping organisations realise the full value of their investment, we’d love to hear from you.