Workday Adaptive Planning Specialist

Skillsearch is recruting for a highly regarded financial services organisation that’s looking for a Workday Adaptive Planning Specialist to 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 of Workday 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 with Workday Adaptive Planning (configuration, implementation, and optimisation).
• Solid background in finance, 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 the wider Workday ecosystem (e.g. HCM, Financials).
• Experience in insurance or financial services is a plus—but not essential.

You Will Get

• 15% 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 to electric vehicle scheme, car insurance discounts, and interest-free loans for health, fitness, or home energy upgrades
• + much more

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