Workday Accounting Center Lead | London, UK

INTRODUCTION
Do you get excited when guiding organizations on the transformation of their HR 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 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 specifics trainings for your functional lead 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.
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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 Accounting Center 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 value out of their Workday investment by:

• Lead and participate in all Workday Accounting Center implementation lifecycle phases, including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business requirements, translate them into Workday configurations, and provide expert advice on best practices.
• Configure Workday modules to meet business requirements related to financial accounting, statutory reporting, and country-specific requirements during Global Financials rollouts.
• Identify strategies, risks, and options and recommend approaches and mitigations to meet client/functional requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as finance, IT, and project management, to ensure seamless integration with other modules and systems.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance their skills and capabilities.
• Advise clients on industry standards and leading practices
• Demonstrate design options using prototyping
• Understand and apply Workday and Accenture Workday Methodology
• Provide the Project Manager with status updates and keep them apprised of the overall project status.
• Demonstrate strong client and stakeholder management to achieve project objectives.
• Support innovation through the creation of new industry-leading methods and assets.

You ideally have a strong finance background and have spent a couple of years on the Workday platform, either as a consultant or in a client role, owning and driving the Workday agenda.
You are motivated, solution-oriented, and able to independently find solutions. You have experience in managing and communicating with different stakeholders. You are results-oriented, and able to win others over and sell your ideas.
We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• Workday Accounting Center certification. Additional Workday Certifications are considered an advantage
• Strong finance transformation track record
• Experience from several full-cycle Workday implementations
• Strong understanding of Financial Accounting processes and best practices.
• Bachelor\’s degree in a related field (Finance, Business Administration, or Information Systems
• Fluency in English
• Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed and efficiently manage a 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.

Set yourself apart:

• Fluency in French
• Workday Finance certification(s)
• Experience in Workday Adaptive Planning

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