Workday Finance Consultant

Job description

Workday Finance Consultant

Location: London (2 days per week on‑site preferred)

Start: Immediate

Sector: Media & Advertising

Overview

We are supporting a global media and advertising organisation who recently went live with Workday Financials and are now entering a critical optimisation phase. The team is seeking an experienced Workday Finance Consultant to lead post-implementation improvement, enhance systems and processes, and ensure the platform delivers full value across finance.

This is a high visibility, delivery focussed role within a growing internal Workday team, with immediate needs and a clear mandate for stabilisation and optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Workday Financials optimisations initiatives following the recent go‑live.
• Assess system issues, gather requirements, and ensure solutions are implemented effectively.
• Maximise the value of the platform and ensure it supports business‑as‑usual processes.
• Document requirements, outcomes, and process improvements clearly and consistently.
• Partner closely with the Workday HCM PM and wider internal team.
• Oversee delivery from problem‑identification through to implementation.
• Manage relationships with ERP vendors, system integrators, and third-party consultants
• Coordinate internal and external resources to deliver project objectives
• Negotiate contracts and manage budgets for ongoing system support and enhancements
• Oversee vendor performance and service level agreements

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong, proven experience as a Project Manager within Workday Financials.
• Prior involvement in post‑go‑live optimisation, stabilisation, or system enhancement projects.
• Ability to quickly identify root causes and drive effective solutions.
• Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, communication, and documenting outcomes.
• Able to operate independently and drive delivery at pace.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English