Workday Finance Consultant

Tata Consultancy Services; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Workday Finance Consultant to drive finance transformations. The role entails optimizing Workday Financial processes, leading workshops, and configuring finance modules. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of Workday Financial Management, strong communication skills, and a solid grounding in accounting principles. This position includes competitive benefits and allows for significant impact on client success.

Benefits

Health care

Pension

Life assurance

Extensive training resources

Discounts within the Tata network

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Workday Financial Management modules including GL, AP, AR.
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting finance modules.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Lead functional design workshops with Finance stakeholders.
• Configure two or more Workday Financials modules according to business requirements.
• Support Chart of Accounts design and financial reporting structures.

Skills

Workday Financial Management

General Ledger (GL)

Accounts Payable (AP)

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Job description

If you need support in completing the application or if you require a different format of this document, please get in touch with [e-mail] or call TCS London Office number 02031552100 / [phone] with the subject line: “Application Support Request”.

Are you looking to leverage your expertise in Workday Financials and drive impactful finance transformations?

We have an exciting opportunity for you – Workday Finance Consultant!

Careers at TCS : It means more

TCS is a purpose‑led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

• Optimize Workday Financial processes to enable high‑performing finance operations.
• Guide clients through financial transformation by implementing efficient, scalable Workday solutions.
• Drive impactful change by leading design workshops and shaping Workday configurations that deliver real business value.

The Role

As a Workday Finance Consultant, you will support the implementation, optimization, and maintenance of Workday Financials. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience configuring and supporting finance modules and will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable Workday solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead functional design workshops with Finance stakeholders to capture requirements for one of the Record‑to‑Report (R2R), Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P), and Order‑to‑Cash (O2C).
• Configure two or more of the Workday Financials modules (GL, AP, AR, Assets, Banking & Settlement, Expenses, Procurement) according to business requirements.
• Support Chart of Accounts design, accounting rules, allocations, and financial reporting structures.
• Drive data conversion and validation activities, including open balances, suppliers, customers, and historical data migration.
• Collaborate with integration teams to ensure seamless connectivity between Workday and external systems (ERP, Payroll, Banking, Tax engines).
• Develop and test Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics for Finance leadership.
• Manage business process configuration (approvals, workflows, controls) to align with compliance and audit needs.
• Perform system testing (unit, end‑to‑end, UAT support), defect resolution, and cutover planning.
• Work closely with Workday Solution Architects to ensure design consistency and scalability.
• Provide knowledge transfer, training, and documentation for finance super‑users and business teams.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance alignment (SOX, GAAP, IFRS) in Workday configurations.
• Support post go‑live stabilization and hyper care, ensuring smooth adoption of Workday Finance.
• Be responsible for stakeholder management – engaging CFOs, Controllers, Finance leadership.

Your Profile

Essential skills / knowledge / experience

• Deep knowledge of Workday Financial Management modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Management, Expenses, Procurement / Supplier Accounts, Banking & Settlement, and Financial Reporting & Analytics.
• Hands‑on configuration experience with Business Processes, Security, and Workday Setup.
• Strong understanding of Workday Reporting (Advanced Reports, Composite, Matrix, Workday Prism).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for business and technical audiences.
• Solid grounding in accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS).
• Previous work experience in Workday implementation or support.
• Understanding of multi‑entity, multi‑currency consolidations.
• Exposure to financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience with audit, compliance, and controls (SOX, internal controls, statutory reporting).

Desirable skills / knowledge / experience

• Good knowledge or exposure to UK finance Industry.

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at [e-mail] if you would like to opt in.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at [e-mail] with the subject line : “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 / [phone] to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

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