Principal Adaptive Planning Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adaptive planning consultancy in Bournemouth is looking for experienced consultants to join their expanding team. This role involves leading financial transformation projects, engaging with key stakeholders, managing project timelines, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in FP&A processes and proven experience in Adaptive Planning implementations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Adaptive Planning implementations, ideally in a consultancy setting.
• Strong understanding of FP&A processes, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementations of Workday Adaptive Planning solutions.
• Engage directly with CFOs, FDs, and FP&A teams to understand requirements.
• Mentor and support junior consultants.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Workday Financials

NetSuite

Anaplan

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Posted:

26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are working with the UK’s leading Adaptive Planning delivery partner, a company that has achieved Platinum partner status and is expanding rapidly across Europe. Known for delivering high-impact financial transformation projects, this consultancy partners with some of the world’s most recognisable brands across a range of industries. With a strong reputation for excellence and a growing team of specialists, they offer an exciting opportunity for experienced consultants who want to shape the future of finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementations of Workday Adaptive Planning solutions for mid to enterprise clients
• Engage directly with CFOs, FDs, and FP&A teams to understand requirements and design fit-for-purpose models
• Translate complex business needs into technical solutions and oversee configuration and delivery
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication
• Provide quality assurance across deliverables and ensure adherence to project standards
• Support pre-sales activity, including demos, scoping, and proposal development
• Mentor and support junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team

Requirements

• Proven experience leading Adaptive Planning implementations, ideally in a consultancy setting
• Strong understanding of FP&A processes, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and working in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of related systems (e.g., Workday Financials, NetSuite, Anaplan) is a bonus
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and Europe when required