Workday Financial Consultant

Workday Financial Consultant

2026-08-13T00:00:00

Location: Newport, Gwent, GB, NP20 1

Application Deadline: 2026-09-10T13:45:32.283

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Workday Financials Senior Consultant to lead the delivery of end-to-end implementations and support financial transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong functional expertise, stakeholder management skills, and hands-on configuration experience within Workday Financials.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and optimisation of Workday Financials solutions


• Configure and support key modules, including:
  
  
  
  • General Ledger
  
  
  • Accounts Payable / Receivable
  
  
  • Procurement
  
  
  • Expenses
  
  
  • Projects / Grants (highly desirable, especially in public sector environments)
  
  
  
  


• Conduct client workshops to gather and analyse business requirements


• Translate requirements into functional specifications and solution designs


• Support integration design and data migration activities


• Lead testing phases including SIT, UAT, and deployment


• Provide strategic guidance on financial transformation and best practices


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including technical, integration, and reporting teams

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of Workday Financials experience


• Proven track record delivering end-to-end Workday Financials implementations


• Strong understanding of Workday Financial Data Model


• Experience with Business Assets and Accounting Configuration


• Strong stakeholder engagement experience, particularly with finance teams (e.g., CFOs, Controllers)


• Ability to work in agile, fast-paced delivery environments

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with Public Sector, Government, or Regulatory organisations


• Understanding of public sector finance structures (e.g., fund accounting, grants)


• Experience with Workday Reporting and Prism Analytics

Certifications

Workday Financials Certification (active or previously held)

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.

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Overview:We are seeking an experienced Workday Financials Senior Consultant to lead the delivery of end-to-end implementations and support financial transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong functional expertise, stakeholder management skills, and hands-on configuration experience within Workday Financials.
Key Responsibilities:Lead the implementation and optimisation of Workday Financials solutionsConfigure and support key modules, including:General LedgerAccounts Payable / ReceivableProcurementExpensesProjects / Grants (highly desirable, especially in public sector environments)Conduct client workshops to gather and analyse business requirementsTranslate requirements into functional specifications and solution designsSupport integration design and data migration activitiesLead testing phases including SIT, UAT, and deploymentProvide strategic guidance on financial transformation and best practicesCollaborate with cross-functional teams including technical, integration, and reporting teams
Required Skills & Experience:Minimum 5+ years of Workday Financials experienceProven track record delivering end-to-end Workday Financials implementationsStrong understanding of Workday Financial Data ModelExperience with Business Assets and Accounting ConfigurationStrong stakeholder engagement experience, particularly with finance teams (e.g., CFOs, Controllers)Ability to work in agile, fast-paced delivery environments
Desirable Experience:Experience working with Public Sector, Government, or Regulatory organisationsUnderstanding of public sector finance structures (e.g., fund accounting, grants)Experience with Workday Reporting and Prism Analytics
Certifications:Workday Financials Certification (active or previously held)
Diversity & InclusionAt Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.

About Scrumconnect ConsultingScrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.