EPM Manager in Preston

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive.

We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally.

This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day.

If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK We are investing in the growth of our UK Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) technology practice.

This is a key role working alongside the EPM Director to lead high-quality client delivery across Adaptive from Workday, while helping to grow our market presence through business development, demonstrations and events.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role combining project leadership, solution design, technical configuration, and business development.

The EPM Manager will lead implementations from discovery through deployment and handover while personally contributing to technical delivery.

You will make an impact by: Leading end-to-end Adaptive from Workday implementations, from discovery and solution design through configuration, testing, deployment and handover.

Developing and presenting business requirements, functional designs, solution mock-ups and other key project deliverables.

Designing scalable and maintainable solutions for budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, financial reporting, and management analysis, with appropriate consideration for data integrity and the broader Adaptive from Workday environment.

Building trusted client relationships, lead requirements workshops, and translate business needs into EPM solutions.

Managing project delivery, ensuring scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards are achieved while proactively managing risks and dependencies.

Supporting business growth through demonstrations, proposals, engagement scoping, account development and identifying opportunities across RSM’s wider services.

Providing engagement-level coaching and technical guidance to consultants, reviewing work for accuracy, completeness and quality.

Contributing reusable demonstrations, templates, methods and other assets that strengthen the practice’s delivery and sales capabilities.

Collaborating with EPM colleagues globally to deliver consistent, effective engagements.

What we are looking for: We value diverse experiences and perspectives.

Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate: Proven experience leading Adaptive from Workday implementations, supported by a current Adaptive from Workday certification.

Strong ability to facilitate client workshops, gather and challenge requirements, and translate business needs into effective system designs and configurations.

Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, scenario planning, management reporting and financial statements.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills, with experience working with senior Finance and HR leaders.

Strong leadership, commercial awareness and collaboration skills, with the ability to deliver complex projects while balancing client outcomes, quality and business priorities.

What we can offer you: We recognise that our people are our most important assets.

That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

Hybrid and Flexible working 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days) Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team #LI-LC1 Diversity and Inclusion at RSM At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work.

Our clients come from all walks of life.

We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs.

Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work.

That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.

At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients.

We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.