Workday Finance Analyst

Systems Accountants; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled Workday Financials Analyst for a fixed-term contract. The role involves managing system administration, providing support for Workday Financials, and leading projects to optimize financial processes. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in Workday Financials, excellent understanding of finance processes, and strong communication skills. This is a hybrid role that offers a competitive salary of £65,000-£75,000.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in Workday Financials within finance function.
• Strong expertise in Workday Financials configuration, security, and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage system administration including configuration and reporting.
• Provide support for Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning.
• Identify and implement improvements to streamline operations.

Skills

Workday Financials configuration

Finance processes

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Workday Financials Analyst – Fixed-Term Contract

Location: London – Hybrid, or remote

Salary: £65,000-£75,000

Our client is looking for an experienced Workday Financials Analyst to join their team over the next 9 months on a fixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a Workday professional with financials experience to play a key role in optimising Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage system administration, including configuration, security, integrations, and reporting
• Provide day-to-day support for Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning queries
• Identify and implement improvements to streamline Finance operations
• Lead and support Workday/Adaptive projects from requirements to deployment
• Collaborate with Finance, Technology, HR and external partners to deliver integrated solutions
• Support change management activities including testing, training, and communications
• Support with the optimisation of the future Workday roadmap

Essential requirements:

• Qualified Accountant or an excellent understanding of finance processes
• 2+ years’ Workday Financials experience within the finance function
• Strong expertise in Workday Financials configuration, security, finance processes, and reporting
• Analytical thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

This is an exciting opportunity to work hands‑on in Workday Financials, influence system improvements, and deliver real impact in a fast‑paced environment.