At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the evolution of a Workday platform and optimise finance processes.
- Company: Join Benefact Group, a charity-owned financial services leader.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, inclusive culture, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to sustainability and community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working for a company that gives back.
- Qualifications: Experience with Workday and strong product ownership skills.
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Duration: 12 month day rate contract - Outside IR35
Location: Gloucester
About the role
Benefact Group are looking for a Workday Product Owner to join our Gloucester office on a 12 month Outside IR35 contract basis. The contractor will take ownership of a newly implemented Workday platform and support its evolution into a mature, enterprise-wide service. Following a successful Finance go-live, the focus of this engagement is to:
- Stabilise and optimise the live Finance platform
- Establish a clear product roadmap, backlog and governance model
- Maximise value from existing capabilities
- Define and prepare the operating model, processes and controls required for future rollout to HR and wider Group functions
While HR and broader adoption will not be implemented within this engagement, the role is critical in ensuring the platform and processes are designed and ready to scale into a global Finance and HR solution.
The contractor will:
- Work in partnership with a Service Manager to manage the third-party AMS provider
- Operate within internal systems, delivery processes and governance frameworks (including release governance)
- Partner with the finance department to support embedding of the system with the userbase
- Lead on product direction, prioritisation and value optimisation, while consulting on future expansion.
Why join us?
Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's 15 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group - where all profits go to charity and good causes.
Deliverables
- Define and secure approval for a Finance-led Workday product roadmap, including a clear pathway for future HR and enterprise rollout
- Establish and maintain a prioritised, value-based backlog and demand management process aligned to internal governance
- Partner with the Service Manager to define and optimise the AMS operating model and supplier performance framework
- Deliver controlled, successful deployment of standard Workday releases into production in line with internal release governance
- Drive measurable improvements in Finance processes, data quality and automation through targeted platform enhancements
- Produce a future rollout blueprint for HR and wider Group adoption, including operating model, processes and dependencies
About us
Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size. We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.
Workday Product Owner - Outside IR35 contract in Gloucester employer: Benefact Group
Benefact Group is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and inclusive culture that prioritises personal and professional growth. Located in Gloucester, this innovative financial services Group not only provides meaningful work with a focus on sustainability but also boasts a strong commitment to charitable giving, making it a rewarding place to build your career while contributing to a greater cause.
