Skillsearch is recruting for a highly regarded financial services organisation that’s looking for a Workday Adaptive Planning Specialist to take strategic and hands-on ownership of Adaptive Planning.
Working closely with Finance and FP&A teams across the business to ensure planning processes are efficient, scalable, and future-ready.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, people-focused company with a strong benefits package and flexible working culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead the roadmap and configuration of Workday Adaptive Planning, including budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, and scenario modelling.
* Translate business requirements into robust system solutions.
* Collaborate across Finance, FP&A, and operational stakeholders to drive process and platform improvements.
* Oversee integrations, testing, upgrades, and new feature rollouts.
* Create training materials and drive user adoption through effective change management.
* Monitor data integrity, troubleshoot performance issues, and ensure platform optimisation.
* Line manage and mentor junior colleagues in the team.
What They Are Looking For
* Strong hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning (configuration, implementation, and optimisation).
* Solid background in finance, accounting, or FP&A, with deep understanding of enterprise budgeting processes.
* Experience leading financial systems projects and delivering change.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to liaise with senior leaders and technical teams alike.
* Ideally exposure to the wider Workday ecosystem (e.g. HCM, Financials).
* Experience in insurance or financial services is a plus—but not essential.
You Will Get
* 15% annual bonus
* 35-hour work week
* Hybrid/remote model – only 1 day/week (or month) in office
* Bupa Private Medical Insurance
* Group Life Assurance
* Access to electric vehicle scheme, car insurance discounts, and interest-free loans for health, fitness, or home energy upgrades
* + much more
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