Job Title: Workday Financials Manager (SaaS ERP Transformation)
Location: London, UK
Job Type: Full-time
About Our Client:
Join one of the Big 4 Consulting Firms who are a leader in accelerated Enterprise Business Transformation, focused on delivering cloud-based solutions using a world-class approach. Our client combines deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge ERP technology from top SaaS vendors like Workday to drive excellence in corporate services. Their comprehensive six-layer Target Operating Model covers service delivery, people, process, technology, data & insight, and governance & controls.
The Team:
Be part of a dynamic group of technology professionals who collaborate to deliver transformative SaaS ERP programs. With expertise in Finance, HR, and Procurement, and hands-on experience with cloud applications like Workday and SAP, the team leads client programs, supports pre-sales, and continuously enhances the Powered Enterprise model. As demand grows, our client is expanding the team and seeks seasoned technology management consultants.
Functional Skills of a Workday Financials Manager:
- Degree-level education or equivalent.
- Understanding of key business drivers for Finance transformation (e.g., cost reduction, insights-driven improvement).
- Experience across various industries (e.g., Media, Retail, Banking, Government).
- Strong influencing skills, capable of guiding decisions with senior leaders.
- Proven experience with multiple Workday Finance ERP implementations from presales to post-go-live as a Solution Architect.
- In-depth knowledge of Workday Finance processes across Finance and Procurement.
- Experience in designing and delivering processes like Invoice to Cash, Record to Report, Procure to Pay, within Workday Finance.
- Broad understanding of Workday product sets including HR and Payroll.
- Familiarity with the architecture of Workday Finance programs and cloud implementation challenges.
- Experience leading teams of 10+ colleagues, including clients and third parties.
- Strong planning and estimation skills for Workday Finance programs.
- Understanding of user experience design and its influence on solutions.
Professional Skills:
- Excellent documentation, reporting, and presentation abilities.
- Strong analytical skills to clarify and synthesize complex information.
- Experience creating project deliverables (e.g., business requirements, functional specs).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Strong interpersonal, team-building, and motivational capabilities.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and make informed decisions quickly.
Apply now or reach out to thomas.roscoe@ansonmccade.com to learn more.
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