Workday Adaptive Planning Specialist

Skillsearch is recruting for a highly regarded financial services organisation that’s looking for aWorkday Adaptive Planning Specialistto take strategic and hands-on ownership of Adaptive Planning.Working closely with Finance and FP&A teams across the business to ensure planning processes are efficient, scalable, and future-ready.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, people-focused company with a strong benefits package and flexible working culture.What You’ll Be Doing Lead the roadmap and configuration ofWorkday Adaptive Planning , including budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, and scenario modelling. Translate business requirements into robust system solutions. Collaborate across Finance, FP&A, and operational stakeholders to drive process and platform improvements. Oversee integrations, testing, upgrades, and new feature rollouts. Create training materials and drive user adoption through effective change management. Monitor data integrity, troubleshoot performance issues, and ensure platform optimisation. Line manage and mentor junior colleagues in the team.What They Are Looking For Strong hands-on experience withWorkday Adaptive Planning(configuration, implementation, and optimisation). Solid background infinance, accounting, or FP&A , with deep understanding of enterprise budgeting processes. Experience leading financial systems projects and delivering change. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to liaise with senior leaders and technical teams alike. Ideally exposure to thewider Workday ecosystem(e.g. HCM, Financials). Experience ininsurance or financial servicesis a plus—but not essential.You Will Get15% annual bonus 35-hour work week Hybrid/remote model– only 1 day/week (or month) in office Bupa Private Medical Insurance Group Life Assurance Access toelectric vehicle scheme ,car insurance discounts , andinterest-free loansfor health, fitness, or home energy upgrades + much moreReach out for more detail on the role