Workday Financials Enterprise Architect

Kainos; Dartford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dartford is seeking a Workday Financials Enterprise Architect. In this role, you will be accountable for delivering successful Workday deployments and will collaborate with senior clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate has significant experience with ERP systems, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex situations effectively. Join us to lead innovative transformation projects in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience at a senior level with ERP and Workday implementations.
• Excellent skills in managing conflicting demands and performing effectively.
• Ability to work with different functional and technical consultants.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for Workday deployments, tackling functional challenges.
• Engage with sales teams on opportunities and achieve sales targets.
• Mentor and develop senior talent in your area.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer management

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Workday Financials understanding

ERP systems knowledge

Education

Workday certification in Workday Financials and FDM

Job description

Overview

Join Kainos and Shape the Future

At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

Responsibilities

As a Workday Financials Enterprise Architect in Kainos, you’ll be fully accountable for the quality of how we deliver Workday deployments across your capability or capabilities. You’ll use your expertise to engage directly on high profile projects, to handle any significant functional challenges, and will be an important senior liaison and escalation for our clients.

You’ll take part in business development activities, working with the sales and presales team on opportunities within your area and will be jointly accountable for achieving sales targets, providing commercially competitive estimates and content to support the sales process.

You’ll be key to developing the capability in your area and/or your local region, in attracting, recruiting, developing and mentoring senior talent. As an expert in your capability or capabilities, you’ll share knowledge and direct thought leadership both internally and externally.

What we are looking for

• Significant experience of operating at a senior or director level in your capability or capabilities on multiple large ERP, Corporate Services and/or Workday implementations
• Workday certification in Workday Financials and FDM
• Exceptional understanding of ERP, Corporate Services and/or Workday Financials products as well as wider experience of IT and integrations landscapes
• Exceptional understanding of and experience in delivery methodologies and models specifically designed for software as a service.
• Significant experience with organisational transformation projects, understanding of target operating models and different organisational service delivery models (shared services etc)
• Significant experience working in multiple ERP, Corporate Services and/or Workday capabilities
• Broad business and technology experience and a good awareness of industry trends
• Excellent leadership skills, including ability to delegate, motivate, lead, attract and develop staff
• Excellent customer management experience, working with senior executives in customer organisations with the ability to formally present to senior client and conference audiences
• Excellent skills in managing conflicting demands and performing effectively in complex and difficult situations, including negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship management
• Sound commercial understanding of utilisation within a services organisation and the importance of these targets
• Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the EMEA (minimal out of region travel may also be required)
• Ability to work with different functional & technical consultants to understand cross functional dimensions of Workday configuration
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required)

Embracing our differences

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.

Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.

We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.