Role: Programme Lead
Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35)
Duration: 6+ months
Location: Central London (3 days per week onsite)
Our client is urgently seeking an experienced Workday Finance Programme Lead with a strong track record of successfully delivering Workday Fins implementations end-to-end. The project is already in-flight, and this individual will play a critical role in driving it through to successful completion.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assess the current project plan and identify opportunities for improvement
* Lead end-to-end project management activities, working closely with the finance team
* Provide clear, timely project updates to the senior leadership team
* Act as the primary point of contact for the Systems Integrator and third-party partners
* Enhance and maintain the existing project plan
* Identify, track, and mitigate project risks
* Design, coordinate, and deliver all testing activities
Essential Experience & Skills:
* Proven experience delivering a Workday Finance implementation through to go-live in a hands-on project leadership role
* Accountant qualification or proven experience of optimising finance processes
* Ability to communicate effectively with the accounting team
* Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
* Proactive and self-driven, with the ability to anticipate issues and take initiative
* High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
* Demonstrated change management experience
If you are a hands on Project or Programme Manager with proven experience of delivering a Workday Financials deployment, you have a strong understanding of finance processes and excellent communication skills, please apply now or send your CV directly to: iona@systemsaccountants.com