Workday Finance Lead with R2R/P2P/C2C or Accounting Centre – Workday Financials, Technology Transformation

Workday Finance Lead with R2R/P2P/C2C or Accounting Centre – Workday Financials, Technology Transformation Overview

This role sits within Deloitte’s Workday Financial Management practice, part of the Enterprise Applications area in Technology & Transformation. The team works with clients on finance transformation and Workday delivery, helping organisations simplify complex processes, improve performance, and unlock value from digital investment. Deloitte describes its Workday relationship as long-standing and highly recognised, and the practice is presented as one of the firm’s fastest-growing areas. The role is aimed at someone who can act as a thought leader, support clients through change, and contribute to the continued growth of the Workday consulting capability.

The position is open in several UK locations, including Belfast, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, and Manchester. It is offered on a permanent or fixed-term contract basis. Deloitte also notes that it supports flexible ways of working and encourages candidates to discuss any flexibility needs during the process.

What you will do

• Work on both advisory and delivery engagements, supporting clients from early transformation thinking through to the full delivery lifecycle of Workday projects.
• Help clients define their transformation approach and then move that strategy into practical implementation.
• Translate business needs into Workday configuration across key finance areas such as general ledger, supplier accounts, customer accounts, banking, and expenses.
• Support clients in shaping their overall solution architecture and the end-to-end finance processes that will run on Workday.
• Lead workshops with senior stakeholders, challenge assumptions where needed, and turn business objectives into workable Workday design decisions.
• Contribute to business requirements analysis, functional design, prototyping, and process design during Workday implementations.
• Bring understanding of Workday transactional data flows and help with data migration activities when required.
• Plan and deliver the agreed scope and outputs for the team while keeping an eye on delivery risk in ERP programmes.
• Build trusted client relationships through clear communication and effective stakeholder management.
• Work as part of an inclusive team and help develop others through both formal and informal support.
• Communicate complex technical and functional ideas in a way that works for different audiences, including business leaders and technical teams.

What Deloitte is looking for

• Experience in ERP, EPM, and cloud computing, including familiarity with storage, platforms, and data.
• Relevant experience in finance technology or a closely related area.
• Background in finance transformation work using Workday.
• Ability to turn business requirements into system, application, and process designs that cover both functional and non-functional needs.
• Understanding of Workday transactional data flows and the ability to support data migration work.
• Experience designing and/or implementing ERP systems.
• Ideally, certification in Workday Finance, FDM, and Engagement Manager.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan work and deliver the team’s scope and outputs.
• Confidence in managing stakeholders through clear communication and in building strong client relationships.
• Awareness of risk in ERP delivery projects.
• Ability to work well in an inclusive team and actively support the growth of individuals and teams.
• At least two end-to-end Workday implementations.
• For the desirable criteria, at least one active Workday Finance certification in areas such as R2R, P2P, or Accounting Centre.
• Knowledge of current automation approaches, continuous integration and deployment, and cloud-based delivery models.
• Comfort discussing technical issues with business stakeholders and business issues with technical stakeholders.
• Ability to explain complex ideas in plain language for wider audiences.
• Skill in tailoring messages to different audiences and combining technical expertise with accessible communication.
• Business domain and/or industry knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including geographically dispersed colleagues and clients.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills across functions.
• Excellent presentation skills, especially when translating business requirements into information models.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership and self-direction.
• Experience in consulting, professional services, or a similar environment.

Team and business context

The Workday Financial Management practice sits within Deloitte’s Enterprise Applications service line, which is part of Technology & Transformation. The wider business focuses on helping clients get the most from digital transformation investments in finance, supply chain, and IT operations. Deloitte says it takes a holistic view of performance improvement, combining strategy, process design, and technology enablement to help transformations run smoothly and deliver measurable value.

The firm also highlights its values and culture, describing a workplace built around integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and measurable impact. It emphasises support for wellbeing, personal growth, and the chance to bring your own strengths and perspective to work.

Working pattern

You will be based from a UK office and work in a hybrid model. Depending on the needs of the role, this may include time in your local office, at client sites, in virtual collaboration spaces, and working remotely. Deloitte says it aims to support flexible working where possible and asks candidates to check with the recruiter about the specific working expectations for the role.

Development and culture

Deloitte presents the role as an opportunity to grow in a high-performing environment with access to learning and development. The company says employees are supported to develop technical and personal skills, learn continuously, and build leadership capability at every level. The culture is described as one where people are encouraged to be themselves, feel supported, and contribute meaningfully.

Current team members describe the Workday Finance group as supportive, collaborative, and a place where people can grow professionally and personally. They also mention interesting project work, opportunities to work with global clients, and a close-knit team environment with social activities that help maintain work-life balance.

How to apply

The posting directs candidates to apply through Deloitte’s recruitment process and also references the company careers site for more information about the firm, its people, and its purpose-driven culture.

Additional notes

Deloitte includes a personal independence notice explaining that, because of audit regulations, some employees may face restrictions on financial interests and certain employment relationships with audit clients. The recruitment team is expected to provide more detail later in the process, and candidates can contact the Independence team if they want further information.

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