Workday Financials Consultant (EMEA)

Collaborative Solutions ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Collaborative Solutions is seeking Financials Consultants with Financial Management systems experience and expertise in the areas of General Ledger, Billing, Receivables, Procurement, Payables, Expenses, Asset Management and/or Projects. As a Consultant, you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation and operation phases of a Workday implementation. Additionally, you must have a technical aptitude and be capable of configuring the product to meet the business requirements and design specifications. Responsibilities: * Become a Workday Financials expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation. * Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client's requirements, budget, and timeframe; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified. * Guide the customer through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the customer's unique business requirements at all stages of the project. * Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday solution. * Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project. * Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providing support for shadow assignments. * Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one's skills and learnings with others within the organization. Skills & Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; Master's degree, preferred. * 5+ years of hands-on functional financials experience with PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP or other ERP financial management systems, required. * Proficiency with business processes including: general ledger, budgeting, cash management, grant management, chart of accounts re-design, procure-to-pay, purchase order conversions, expense management, fixed asset management, and/or order-to-cash, required. * Prior experience leading or managing teams, required. * Report writing experience and/or Workday Financials certification, highly desired. * Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a solid commitment to detail. * Passion for exceptional customer service and customer collaboration. * Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations. * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs. * Willingness to reach across teams to accomplish defined goals. * Ability to travel up to 75%. Equal Opportunity statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. For efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.