SC Cleared Finance ERP Data Consultant / Lead

Focus Cloud; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Workday Data Consultant or Lead to oversee data migration and integration during a key Workday deployment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience on full-cycle implementations and be adept at managing data quality in a large enterprise environment. This role offers remote/hybrid options, needing SC clearance to apply and ensuring collaboration across IT and HR teams.

Benefits

Competitive rate

Remote/hybrid options

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Workday Data Consultant or Lead on at least 2 full-cycle implementations.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with UK government or public sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Workday data workstream across multiple modules.
• Define and execute data migration strategies.
• Collaborate with implementation partners and internal teams.

Skills

Workday data migration and transformation techniques

Strong understanding of HR and Payroll data domains

Confident communicator

Ability to manage data quality and validation

Tools

Excel

SQL

Workday Studio

Job description

Job Title : Workday Data Consultant / Lead (Contract)

Duration : 3–6 Months

Start Date : September

Clearance : SC Clearednow or in the past

Location : UK-Based (Remote / Hybrid options depending on client)

Rate : Competitive

You must have active SC Clearence to apply for this role.

Role Overview

We're looking for an experienced Workday Data Consultant or Lead to join a high-impact transformation programme kicking off in September. You'll take ownership of Workday data migration, transformation, and integration activities during a critical phase of a Workday deployment. This role requires someone hands‑on, technically strong, and comfortable interfacing with stakeholders across IT and HR.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Workday data workstream across multiple modules (Core HCM, Payroll, Talent, etc.)
• Define and execute data migration strategies, including mapping, cleansing, extraction, and validation
• Manage data cutover activities and contribute to overall programme readiness
• Collaborate with implementation partners, internal teams, and third‑party vendors
• Build and maintain detailed documentation for all data processes
• Proactively flag risks and ensure data integrity throughout each phase of deployment

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Workday Data Consultant or Lead on at least 2 full‑cycle implementations
• Expertise in Workday data migration and transformation techniques (EIB, iLoads, Workday Studio beneficial)
• Strong understanding of HR and Payroll data domains
• Ability to manage data quality and validation at scale
• Confident communicator able to lead workstreams and influence stakeholders
• Experience working in large‑scale enterprise environments

Desirable (Nice-to-Have)

• SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
• Familiarity with UK government or public sector environments
• Workday certifications (Core HCM, Advanced Reporting, etc.)
• Strong Excel, SQL or other data manipulation tools