Workday Finance Delivery Lead

Role Title: Workday Finance Delivery Lead Location: Europe/UK (any) Career Level: Senior Manager INTRODUCTION Do you get excited when guiding organizations on the transformation of their finance processes based on the next generation of technology? Put your expertise to work as part of the world’s largest independent technology services provider and own the way as a trendsetter in Workday. We’re ready if you are. DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTION The Accenture Workday Business Group is a leading partner to Workday worldwide and has a track record of implementing many of the most significant Workday projects. In addition, we take pride in advising and collaborating closely with our clients from early strategy discussions, through technology implementations and transformation programs, to support and operations. Learn more about our practice at . ARE YOU INTERESTED? Do you want to work with global talent at the forefront of technological services and seek meaningful projects for top international businesses? At Accenture you have access to specific trainings for your role. You will start with training — together with colleagues — and you will join seminars at various international locations. You will be primed, equipped and well-networked to tackle exciting projects. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. “Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO What We Offer: Innovative large scale Workday projects A global network of talented and passionate colleagues Challenging work for some of the world's largest companies Extensive education programs and development opportunities Volunteering and career opportunities around the world A diverse and socially active workforce Flexible working hours and opportunity to work from home Friendly and social work environment Ability to craft your career based on your own aspirations. As a Workday Finance Delivery Lead: You'll be part of a team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From rapid deployments to complete transformations, you'll provide integrated, cloud-based ERP solutions that put organizations on the fast track to a better way to work. In this role, you will help our clients get the most out of their Workday investment by: Act as the primary point of contact for financials-related functionality within Workday. Analyse business requirements and translate them into Workday Financials solutions. Define and govern the design of Workday modules such as the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Financial Reporting. Ensure adherence to financial regulations and internal controls. Create documentation for processes, configurations, and best practices. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and system optimisation. Oversee the implementation and enhancement of Workday Financials solutions for end clients. #LI-EU We are looking for experience in the following skills: Strong finance transformation track record Experience from several full-cycle Workday implementations In-depth knowledge of Workday Financials modules (Record-to-Report, Procure-to-pay, Contracts-to-cash), including configuration and reporting. Familiarity with accounting principles, financial processes, and compliance requirements. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Fluency in English Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed and efficiently manage virtual team and client interactions Thrive in a diverse, dynamic environment Think analytically and effectively apply logic to solve problems Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines despite conflicting demands Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across teams Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirements Strong desire to work with clients and provide exceptional client experiences Artificial Intelligence and the future of Workday delivery: Accenture is embedding Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI across the Workday delivery lifecycle, and this role sits at the centre of that shift. As a Workday Finance Delivery Lead you will have the opportunity to: Shape solutions that make use of Workday's native AI and machine-learning capabilities to drive smarter finance processes Apply Accenture's GenAI-enabled accelerators to speed up design, testing and documentation Help clients identify where AI can create measurable value in their finance processes Contribute to Accenture's growing library of AI-powered Workday assets and leading practices Set yourself apart: Fluency in French Workday Finance certification(s) Experience in Workday Adaptive Planning What’s in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive base salary, we offer some great additional employee benefits like a permanent contract, individual performance bonus, laptop, smartphone, flexible benefits and flexible working hours depending on location. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With approximately 799,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. 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