Senior Manager, Workday Engagement Lead, Emerging EERP

Deloitte (UK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working in London

Job summary

Deloitte is seeking an experienced Workday Finance Engagement Manager in London to lead and deliver large-scale Workday Finance programs. You will manage scope, budgets and cross-functional teams, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.

You will mentor junior staff, develop solution strategies and contribute to the growth of the Workday practice within Deloitte’s Technology and Transformation division. Hybrid working in London is available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Workday Finance implementations.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Strong project leadership and delivery governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday Finance projects from scoping to go-live support.
• Manage budgets, timelines and cross-functional teams.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and manage expectations.

Skills

Workday Finance

Engagement management

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Communication

Education

EM/PM Certification and Core Financials

Tools

Workday Integrations

Workday Reporting & Analytics

Automated Testing Tools

Job description

Deloitte's Technology and Transformation practice is experiencing rapid growth, and we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Workday Finance Engagement Manager to join our team. We work with some of the world's leading organisations, helping them to optimise their finance functions through the implementation and support of Workday. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects, utilising your expertise to drive significant business impact for our clients. You will be at the forefront of innovative technology solutions, working collaboratively with a high-performing team of professionals.

This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your Workday Finance expertise and leadership skills within a high-growth area of Deloitte. We offer the chance to work on large-scale, complex projects, mentor junior team members, and significantly impact our clients' businesses. You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, development opportunities, and a collaborative, inclusive work environment. We are looking for a candidate with proven experience leading Workday Finance implementations, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional results.

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Connect to your opportunity

As a Workday Finance Engagement Manager, you will lead and deliver Workday Finance projects, overseeing all aspects from project scoping and planning to implementation and go-live support. You will be responsible for managing project teams, budgets, and timelines, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. You will also work closely with clients to understand their business needs and develop tailored solutions. Your ability to build strong client relationships and manage stakeholder expectations will be crucial to your success in this role. You will have opportunities to contribute to the development of our Workday Finance practice, sharing your expertise and insights to enhance our service offerings. You will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where continuous learning and professional growth are encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery accountability for large-scale Workday programmes, ensuring delivery quality, commercial performance, and client satisfaction
• Serve as the senior client stakeholder and trusted advisor, engaging executive sponsors to shape transformation roadmaps and future-state operating models.
• Lead executive workshops, challenge and refine business requirements, and translate strategic objectives into pragmatic Workday-enabled solutions.
• Direct cross-functional teams across functional, technical, data, integration, reporting, and change workstreams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Drive programme governance, risk management, financial performance, resource planning, and executive reporting.
• Partner with alliance stakeholders and industry leaders to identify, shape, and convert pipeline opportunities into successful engagements.
• Coach and develop consulting teams, fostering capability growth, certification achievement, and high-performance delivery cultures.
• Contribute to practice development through thought leadership, proposition development, delivery accelerators, and asset creation.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

You are a proactive leader , able to motivate and mentor team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. You build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, effectively managing communication and expectations. You are highly adaptable and resilient, navigating complex challenges with a positive attitude.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the bigger picture, anticipate challenges, and proactively develop solutions that align with client and business objectives. This goes beyond tactical problem-solving and includes anticipating future needs and trends.

Resilience: The ability to maintain a positive attitude and effective performance under pressure, managing competing priorities and unexpected setbacks. This is particularly relevant in a consulting environment with tight deadlines and demanding clients.

• Proven experience leading multiple End to End Workday Finance implementations.
• Relevant industry certifications
  • Must Have: EM/PM Certification and Core Financials
• Strong understanding of financial processes and best practices.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills, with experience managing teams and budgets.
• Exceptional communication and client management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and manage expectations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating a collaborative and supportive approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Presentation & Communication Skills (Advanced): Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. This goes beyond basic communication skills and emphasizes impactful storytelling.
• Experience with Workday HCM is desirable.
• Experience in a consulting environment is preferred.
• A passion for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest Workday Finance technologies and trends.
• Workday Integrations: Experience with integrating Workday Finance with other enterprise systems (e.g., CRM, supply chain management, analytics platforms). This demonstrates a broader understanding of enterprise systems and how Workday fits into a holistic technology landscape.
• Workday Reporting & Analytics: Proficiency in utilizing Workday's reporting and analytics capabilities to extract meaningful insights from data and provide valuable business intelligence to clients. This showcases the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
• Automated Testing Tools: Familiarity with automated testing tools used in Workday implementations. This shows a commitment to efficient and thorough testing processes.

Connect to your business -Technology and Transformation

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Enterprise, Technology and Performance

Our clients want to achieve maximum value from digital transformation investments in Finance, Supply Chain and IT operations. That’s where we come in. By taking a holistic view of performance improvement, including strategy, process design and technology enablement, we support the smooth operation of transformations.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

“ I have loved being part of Deloitte’s Workday Financials team over the past three years. Since joining, I have had the opportunity to work on fantastic, challenging and dynamic projects across a range of industries for global clients. The experience has accelerated my professional development, while the close-knit and supportive team culture has ensured that guidance is always available when needed. If you are looking to grow your career through exciting opportunities and meaningful client work, this is the team for you!” - Naomi, Technology and Transformation

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in London with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level .

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers