Workday Adaptive Planning Consultant (Contract) – EMEA

Skilldlabs; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Workday Adaptive Planning Consultant. This remote role involves managing implementations and providing hands-on configuration while leading high-impact projects. Candidates should have a strong background in accounting and proven expertise in Workday Adaptive Planning methodologies. The position offers a dynamic work environment with comprehensive learning and support.

Benefits

Paid online learning

Family Leave

Computer Sponsor program

Sponsored certifications

Qualifications

• Proven track record in multiple Adaptive Planning or EPM implementations.
• Strong background in accounting and financial management.
• Ability to lead, delegate, and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert in Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Manage all phases of Workday Adaptive Planning implementations.
• Lead projects as both a solution architect and hands-on configurator.

Skills

Technical expertise in Workday Adaptive Planning

Leadership skills

Client-facing skills

Strong communication abilities

Education

Workday Adaptive Planning Platform Certification

Professional accounting qualifications (ACA, CPA, etc.)

Job description

JOB TITLE: Workday Adaptive Planning Consultant

LOCATION: Remote / EMEA-based

COMMITMENT: Fulltime (REMOTE)

Contract Duration: 6+ Months (Possibility of extension)

We are seeking an experienced Workday Adaptive Planning Solution Architect to join on a contract basis. This is a senior-level role requiring both technical expertise and leadership skills to manage implementations and provide hands-on configuration.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert in Workday Adaptive Planning, maintaining certification and knowledge of integration options.
• Champion solution delivery guidelines and support quality assurance across multiple projects.
• Manage all phases of Workday Adaptive Planning implementations, including:
• Collaborating with clients to assess current planning processes and migrate legacy models.
• Designing tailored solutions aligned to client requirements, budgets, and timelines.
• Facilitating design sessions and guiding configuration decisions based on best practices.
• Leading projects as both a solution architect and hands-on configurator, while supporting teams across the project portfolio.
• Provide thought leadership in planning, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Communicate effectively with senior client stakeholders, including formal presentations.

Essential Requirements

• Workday Adaptive Planning Platform Certification
• Proven track record in multiple Adaptive Planning or EPM implementations at a senior level
• Strong background in accounting / financial management, particularly budgeting, planning, and management reporting
• Expertise in Workday-specific delivery methodologies, with the ability to manage projects to these standards
• Broad business and technology knowledge, with awareness of industry trends
• Demonstrated leadership skills: ability to lead, delegate, and mentor teams
• Strong client-facing skills, with experience working alongside senior executives
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities
• Commercial awareness of service organisation utilisation targets

Desirable

• Professional accounting qualification(s) such as ACA, CPA, CMA, CIMA, CIA, or ACCA

If you’re a Workday Adaptive Planning expert with the drive to lead high-impact projects and deliver exceptional client results, we’d like to hear from you.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Paid online learning
• Family Leave
• Computer Sponsor program
• Sponsored certifications
• Payment in USD