Associate Director - Solution Architect, Workday Adaptive Planning

Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester

Business Line

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The Solution Architect will play a critical role in implementing Workday Adaptive Planning solutions for our clients. This individual will leverage their expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to design, configure, and optimize Adaptive Planning solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a deep understanding of accounting principles.

• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements and understand their business needs related to financial planning and analysis
• Design and implement Workday Adaptive Planning solutions that align with client objectives and best practices
• Provide guidance on system configuration, data integration, and user training to ensure effective use of Adaptive Planning tools
• Translate complex financial processes into effective solutions within Adaptive Planning
• Stay up-to-date with Workday Adaptive Planning enhancements and industry trends to continually improve offerings
• Demonstrate thought leadership in cloud adoption and become a trusted advisor to the CFO and other key decision makers
• Grow and strengthen relationships with Workday as a technology partner
• Support with sales initiatives (RFPs, vendor evaluations, demonstrations) and promotion of Deloitte Workday Adaptive Planning practice in the ecosystem

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• BA/BS degree in Computer Science (or related software engineering field) and/or Finance related degree, or equivalent practical experience
• Provenexperience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) roles
• Proven hands on experience implementing Workday Adaptive Planning solutions
• Accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is essential
• Proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information effectively to various stakeholders.
• Comfortable talking about technical issues with business people and business issues with technical people.
• Able to express complex concepts in plain language to reach broader audiences
• Ability to craft a compelling message and tailor it for a given audience, combining technical expertise with simple, everyday language to deliver a story
• Ability to work well with a cross functional, geographically dispersed team and clients
• Effective cross functional project management, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with a focus on translating business requirements into information models
• Demonstrated leadership and self direction.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment

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Our hybrid working policy

You'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.

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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.

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