Are you a skilled ERP systems professional with an enthusiasm for developing and enhancing systems and solutions? We're seeking a Workday Executive/Analyst as part of our Central, business focused team that reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and maintains our core Workday platform (that encompasses Workday, Dayshape and HubSpot) supporting our Growth strategy. The role will entail continuous improvement, maintenance, and optimisation of our recently implemented Workday platform, including Human Capital Management (HCM), Finance and Professional Services Automation (PSA). This role is key to supporting our evolving business needs, ensuring seamless platform functionality, and fostering cross‑functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensuring the effective configuration and maintenance of Workday HCM, Help, PSA, and Finance modules.
* Configuring Workday based on gathered requirements, including business processes, validations, and basic reporting.
* Collaborating with business stakeholders across all service lines to gather and document requirements for Workday configurations.
* Creating and maintaining test scripts as required.
* Testing new/updated Workday functionality.
* Participating in Workday update cycles, including configuration, testing, rollout and stakeholder communication.
* Managing and prioritising cases and backlog items, ensuring timely resolution and communication with stakeholders.
* Creating and maintaining system documentation.
* Creating and maintaining training materials (PowerPoints, PDFs, guidance documents, help and knowledge management articles).
* Distributing policies, surveys, documentation etc.
* Communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
* Working with the Business and our Client Services Administrator (CSA) team to maintain data quality via exception reporting, system updates and stakeholder engagement.
Requirements & Experience
* Experience configuring Workday, including business processes, validations, condition rules, and basic reporting. Experience with HCM, Finance, or PSA modules is preferred.
* Experience with similar ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) will be considered if Workday experience is limited.
* Strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
* Familiarity with help desk or case management tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow) is a plus.
* Proficiency in troubleshooting configuration issues, interpreting system behaviour and proposing effective solutions.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from associates to senior leadership.
* Capable of managing multiple tasks, prioritising effectively, and maintaining attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
* Experience creating user guides, training materials, and system documentation to support adoption and knowledge sharing.
* Team player: proactive, collaborative, and eager to contribute to a growing team. A “go‑getter” attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt.
* Desirable: understanding of professional services environments, particularly within audit or accountancy firms.
Please contact Sam Ford, Talent Acquisition Manager, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.
Work Arrangements
We welcome applicants who would like the flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part‑time, which may help to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect and differences are understood and celebrated. The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business, and the greater our chances of innovation and success. We are committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level. As part of our recruitment process and our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we carry out background checks on all successful applicants.
About Bishop Fleming
Bishop Fleming is a leading independent provider of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services in the UK. With a turnover of £43.1 m, the firm saw growth of almost 13 % per cent over the last 12 months. From owner‑managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; Bishop Fleming offers full services across a diverse range of sectors, including automotive, charities and not for profit, education, energy, renewables and natural resources, financial services, food and drink, healthcare, hospitality and leisure, housing associations, manufacturing, private client, professional services, public sector, real estate and construction, technology, media and telecomms, and transport and logistics. Bishop Fleming is currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid‑Tier Power Index and is also the largest provider of audit services to multi‑academy trusts in the academy sector. With nine offices spanning from the West Midlands to the South West, the firm has 40 partners and nearly 500 staff, and is a certified Great Place to Work®. Bishop Fleming is a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off!
* Hybrid working
* A contributory Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
* Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts
* Yulife employee wellbeing app
* Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events
* Numerous opportunities for development
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