Senior Workday Finance Analyst / Consultant

Apex Talent Solutions; London; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team supporting the Workday Finance platform. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of digital transformation, enhancing systems that support smart cities and large venues globally. You will take ownership of enhancements, collaborate with finance stakeholders, and drive initiatives that impact the company's global operations. If you are a self-starter with a strong background in finance and a passion for technology, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Hands-on configuration and enhancement support for Workday Finance.
• Strong collaboration with finance stakeholders on accounting matters.
• Experience in global rollout and digital transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of system changes in a structured manner.
• Support ongoing issues and enhancements for the Workday Finance platform.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement digital transformation activities.

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)