Senior Workday Finance Analyst / Consultant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive individual to join their team supporting the Workday Finance platform. This role offers the chance to work on exciting digital transformation projects that enhance connectivity and support smart cities and transport networks. The ideal candidate will possess strong Workday Finance experience and a solid understanding of finance and accounting principles. You'll collaborate cross-functionally, taking ownership of enhancements and ensuring smooth operations across global markets. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and make a meaningful impact in the world of finance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Workday Finance configuration and enhancements.
• Strong functional understanding of finance and ability to work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Workday Finance platform enhancements and issues.
• Implement system changes in a structured way across global teams.

Skills

Workday Finance experience

Functional understanding of finance & accounting

Global change/transformation experience

Experience in Adaptive Planning

Self-starter mindset

Flexibility with global time zones

Education

Finance/accounting qualifications (e.g. ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Location: Remote (Flexible for ocassional meetings in London)
Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP

Overview

Our client is a leading provider of shared communications infrastructure, working at the forefront of connectivity to support smart cities, transport networks, and large venues across the globe. With cutting-edge solutions and a strong commitment to innovation, they play a key role in enabling next-generation digital experiences.

They are in the process of building out a business-as-usual (BAU) team to support its Workday Finance platform. This team will handle ongoing issues, enhancements, release cycles and broader digital transformation activity as the company rolls out Workday ERP across global markets.

This role requires someone confident in taking ownership, working cross-functionally, and implementing system changes in a centralised, structured way.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Workday Finance experience hands-on configuration, enhancement and release support
• Strong functional understanding of finance & accounting ability to work closely with finance stakeholders
• Global change/transformation - Experience working in global rollout or digital transformation programmes
• Experience in Adaptive Planning or Workday Strategic Sourcing for configuration, resolution, change management
• Self-starter mindset someone who can take initiative and run with enhancements and roadmap items
• Flexibility with global time zones may occasionally liaise with International teams like US and HK.

Nice-to-Haves

• Finance/accounting qualifications (e.g. ACCA/CIMA)
• Prior experience in a BAU/continuous improvement environment
• Experience working alongside or coordinating with external partners (Testing etc)