Workday Senior Finance Lead, Technology Transformation

Workday Senior Finance Lead, Technology Transformation Overview

This role sits within Deloitte’s Workday Financial Management practice, part of the Enterprise Applications service line in Consulting. The team supports clients with finance transformation by combining application expertise, process design, technology enablement, and delivery capability. Deloitte describes its Workday relationship as a long-established global alliance, with recognition from multiple partner awards and a large client base across major industries. The practice is growing quickly, and the team is looking for experienced Workday finance specialists who can help shape client solutions and contribute to the continued development of the consulting practice.

The position is aimed at someone who can work with business leaders and technical teams to design and deliver technology-enabled change that improves enterprise performance and return on investment. The work spans the full journey from strategy and process design through to implementation support, with a focus on simplifying complex problems and creating measurable value for clients.

What you will do

• Take ownership of both advisory and delivery workstreams, supporting clients from the earliest transformation discussions through to the delivery of Workday programmes.
• Help clients define transformation strategies and shape the direction of their finance and technology change initiatives.
• Work with client teams to design end-to-end business processes and the overall solution architecture that will be enabled through Workday.
• Lead or contribute to the functional design, prototyping, and process design stages of Workday implementations.
• Identify process, technology, and integration challenges on client projects and recommend effective solutions.
• Support business requirements gathering and translate those requirements into practical system, application, and process designs.
• Plan and manage the scope and deliverables assigned to the team, ensuring work is delivered effectively and on time.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and stakeholder management.
• Apply sound judgement around risk in ERP delivery environments and help teams respond appropriately to delivery issues.
• Work in an inclusive team culture and actively contribute to the development of colleagues, both through formal and informal support.
• Explain technical and business issues in a way that is accessible to different audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to Deloitte’s broader Technology & Transformation work by helping clients address major digital and finance transformation challenges.

What you need

• Experience with ERP and EPM solutions, together with knowledge of cloud computing environments, including storage, platforms, and data.
• Relevant professional experience in finance technology or a closely related discipline.
• Ability to convert business requirements into detailed functional and non-functional designs for systems, applications, or processes.
• Strong understanding of Workday transactional data flows, plus the ability to support data migration activities.
• Practical experience designing and implementing ERP systems.
• Current certifications in Workday Finance, FDM, and Engagement Manager.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan work, manage deliverables, and keep a team’s scope under control.
• Experience managing stakeholders and developing trusted client relationships through effective communication.
• Awareness of risk in ERP delivery projects and the ability to work confidently within that environment.
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to support the growth of individuals and teams.
• At least four complete end-to-end Workday implementations.

Preferred experience and strengths

• Knowledge of current automation approaches, continuous integration and deployment, and cloud-based delivery models.
• Comfort discussing technical topics with business audiences and business topics with technical audiences.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and in plain language.
• Skill in shaping a persuasive message and adapting it for different audiences.
• Business domain or industry knowledge.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including geographically distributed teams and clients.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management capability across functions.
• Excellent presentation skills, especially when turning business requirements into information models.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of leadership and self-direction.
• Background in consulting or professional services.

Team and business context

The role is part of Deloitte’s Technology & Transformation business, where the focus is on helping clients get the most from digital transformation investments across finance, supply chain, and IT operations. The team takes a broad view of performance improvement, combining strategy, process design, and technology enablement to help transformations run smoothly and deliver lasting value.

Colleagues in the Workday Finance team describe a supportive, close-knit environment with opportunities to grow professionally, work on global client implementations, and take part in team social activities that help maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Working arrangement

You will be based in a UK office and work under Deloitte’s hybrid model. Depending on the needs of the role, you may work from the office, client sites, virtual collaboration spaces, and remotely. Deloitte says it supports flexible working arrangements where possible and encourages candidates to discuss any flexibility needs during the recruitment process. The recruiter can confirm the specific working expectations for the role.

What Deloitte offers

• The chance to join a rapidly expanding Workday Finance practice.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries through Deloitte’s established Workday partnership.
• Work that is varied, challenging, and focused on meaningful finance transformation outcomes.
• A workplace culture built around inclusion, support, wellbeing, and the ability to bring your authentic self to work.
• Access to strong learning and development opportunities that build technical and personal capability.
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and continue growing throughout your career.
• A collaborative environment where colleagues support one another and share knowledge.

Additional notes

Deloitte also highlights its personal independence requirements for certain roles. Because of audit-related regulations, some employees may face restrictions on holding certain financial interests or taking on certain employment relationships with audit clients. The recruitment team can explain these requirements in more detail during the hiring process, or candidates can contact the Independence team if needed.

Applications can be submitted through Deloitte’s careers site using the apply option on the job page.

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