Principal Adaptive Planning Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Adaptive Planning delivery partner as a Principal Adaptive Planning Consultant, where you'll lead high-impact financial transformation projects across various industries. This role involves engaging with senior finance stakeholders, managing complex implementations, and mentoring junior consultants in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Adaptive Planning implementations in consulting.
• Knowledge of FP&A processes, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling desired.
• Ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementations of Workday Adaptive Planning for clients.
• Engage with CFOs and FP&A teams to design financial models.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Workday Financials

NetSuite

Anaplan

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northampton, United Kingdom

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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