Workforce Planning - Engineering Lead

LSEG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is seeking a Workday Adaptive Engineering Lead to transform our financial planning capabilities. You will own adaptive planning configuration, lead global rollouts, and influence stakeholders across Finance, People, and Corporate teams.

You have 5–7 years’ experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, strong data mindset, and a proven track record in delivering complex workforce planning models.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years deploying or supporting Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Workday certification in Adaptive Planning.
• Strong understanding of finance processes, principles and analytics.
• Experience designing and building complex workforce planning models.
• Ability to communicate business value through presentations and demos.
• High judgment, negotiation, and influencing capabilities.
• Ability to bridge technical and non-technical teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in business analysis techniques and full project lifecycle.
• Strong project management and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritise requirements for optimal Adaptive Planning configuration.
• Collaborate with internal teams and business stakeholders to gather and document detailed requirements for system enhancements.
• Design solutions and build configuration to meet functional needs.
• Drive change and continuous improvement through strong influencing skills.
• Analyse release impacts and implement necessary system updates.
• Plan, test, and implement configuration changes and enhancements.
• Partner with test, enablement, change, and operations teams for smooth delivery.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, fostering strong relationships across Finance, People and Corporate teams.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in workforce planning tooling and financial planning technologies.

Skills

Workday Adaptive Planning deployment

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Financial planning knowledge

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Workday Pro certifications

Tools

Workday Adaptive Planning

Workday Core HCM/Finance

Job description

ABOUT THE TEAM:

People Engineering drives the strategy, delivery, and support of LSEG’s People platforms. These platforms enable capabilities across the fullpeople experience at LSEG. Our mission is to harmonise processes, maximize efficiency through standardisation, and enhance data management to support the company’s vision.

ROLE SUMMARY:

As a Workday Adaptive Engineering Lead, you will play a key role in transforming our financial planning capabilities through Workday Adaptive Planning, delivering smarter, faster, and more agile insights across the enterprise. This is an opportunity to lead innovation at scale, influence global processes, and collaborate with dynamic teamsthat values yourexpertise.

This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate aboutleveragingdata-driven insights to deliver innovative technologysolutionsthat drive strategic success.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Proven experience as aSenior Manageror Senior Consultant with hands-on configuration and deploymentof Workday Adaptive Planning

• Strong understanding of how Workforce planning drives business performanceinclusiveofFinancial Modelling & Planning.

• Advanced ability to work with complex data structuresand support outcomesthat willpositivelyimpacttheworkforce planning data architecture.

• Experience with Workday Core HCM and/or Finance Moduleswill be highly valued.

• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

• Excellent analytical and communication skills for problem-solving and insight delivery.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Own and prioritise requirements foroptimalAdaptive Planning configuration.

• Collaborate with internal teams and business stakeholders to gather and document detailed requirements for system enhancements.

• Design solutions and build configuration to meet functional needs.

• Drive change and continuous improvement through strong influencing skills.

• Analyse release impacts and implement necessary system updates.

• Plan, test, and implement configuration changes and enhancements.

• Partner with test, enablement, change, and operations teams for smooth delivery.

• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, fostering strong relationships across Finance, Peopleand Corporate teams.

• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices inworkforce planning toolingandfinanciallyplanning technologies.

Key Relationships:

To successfully deliver technology solutions, it is essential to partner closely with Finance, the People Function, WF Planners, Senior Stakeholders, and the Global Process owner. This collaboration ensures alignment across strategic priorities, operational requirements, and governance standards, enabling seamless integration and value-driven outcomes.

Technical /Professional Skills & Competencies:

Essential Skills:

• 5-7 years deploying or supporting Workday Adaptive Planning.

• Workday certification in Adaptive Planning.

• Strong understanding of finance processes,principlesand analytics.

• Experience designing and building complex workforce planning models.

• Ability to communicate business value through presentations and demos.

• High judgment, negotiation, and influencing capabilities.

• Ability to bridge technical and non-technical teams effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Experience in business analysis techniques and full project lifecycle engagement.

• Strong project management and prioritisation skills.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Familiarity with software development lifecycles and methodologies.

• Knowledge of Workday HCM and Recruitment modules.

• Experience with Agile delivery.

Education/ Certifications:

• Degree in Computer Science or related technical field (or equivalent experience).

• Workday Pro certifications are a plus.

• Training in software development lifecycle or methodologies.

Career Stage:

Manager

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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