Workday Adaptive Consultant

Armanino Advisory LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,700 - 104,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO

Flexible work arrangements

401K with Profit Sharing

Wellness program

Generous parental leave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Armanino Advisory LLC is seeking an experienced FP&A implementation professional to drive Workday Adaptive and CPM deployments across multiple industries. You will gather requirements, design configurable financial solutions, and ensure adherence to implementation methodologies for high client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, strong communication, and collaboration with project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ FP&A software and consulting experience, or applicable deployment experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with Workday Adaptive and CPM software implementations with clients across multiple industries.
• Excellent facilitation skills for gathering business requirements, guiding client teams through implementation and go-live.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach challenges creatively.
• Proficiency and strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and senior executives.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a passion for data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks as assigned by Implementation Leads to develop solutions for clients.
• Tasks include documentation, data loads, model builds, report builds and testing.
• Gain a thorough understanding of Adaptive software, becoming an expert in its implementation, and keeping up with new features and updates.
• Document client requirements into effective, configurable solutions and business processes.
• Ensure the implementation methodology is consistently followed, maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Client Managers to draft change orders for clients.
• Deliver consulting services as necessary, offering expert advice and guidance during projects.
• Offer technical support to clients when required.
• Support Managed Services clients on open issues and enhancement requests.
• Present Workday release review features to Managed Services clients.
• Perform technical health checks and present finding to Managed Services clients on their Adaptive tenants.
• Conduct and lead Armanino Academy live training courses with clients.
• Contribute in developing new processes and procedures for service delivery, including templates, best practices documentation, and contributions to the internal knowledge base.

Skills

Facilitation

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday Adaptive

CPM software

Job description

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete tasks as assigned by Implementation Leads to develop solutions for clients.
• Tasks include documentation, data loads, model builds, report builds and testing.
• Gain a thorough understanding of Adaptive software, becoming an expert in its implementation, and keeping up with new features and updates.
• Document client requirements into effective, configurable solutions and business processes.
• Ensure the implementation methodology is consistently followed, maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Client Managers to draft change orders for clients.
• Deliver consulting services as necessary, offering expert advice and guidance during projects.
• Offer technical support to clients when required.
• Support Managed Services clients on open issues and enhancement requests.
• Present Workday release review features to Managed Services clients.
• Perform technical health checks and present finding to Managed Services clients on their Adaptive tenants.
• Conduct and lead Armanino Academy live training courses with clients.
• Contribute in developing new processes and procedures for service delivery, including templates, best practices documentation, and contributions to the internal knowledge base.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience of FP&A software and consulting experience, or applicable deployment experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with Workday Adaptive and in CPM software implementations with clients across multiple industries.
• Excellent facilitation skills for gathering business requirements, guiding client teams through implementation and go-live.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach challenges creatively.
• Proficiency and strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and senior executives.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a passion for data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree
• Workday Adaptive Platform certification
• Workday Adaptive Workforce Planning experience
• FINS / HCM integration experience

Company

'Armanino' is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract.

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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Compensation

• For Illinois residents, the compensation range for this position: $77,700 - $104,900.
• For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $80,500 - $109,700.
• Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location.
• Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays

Additional Information

We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network.

Armanino is one of the top 25 largest independent accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. We are a nationwide leader serving privately held companies and private individuals, as well as nonprofit organizations and public entities.