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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