Adaptive Planning Consultant

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy delivering impactful technology solutions across UK Government and regulated industries. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

As a trusted Workday partner, and having successfully implemented Workday internally across our own organisation, we bring genuine hands-on expertise to every engagement. We are expanding our Workday Adaptive Planning practice and are looking for an Adaptive Planning Consultant to join our growing team and deliver innovative planning solutions for our clients.

About the Role

As an Adaptive Planning Consultant, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of Workday Adaptive Planning implementations. Working closely with Lead Consultants and Solution Architects, you will gather business requirements, configure planning models, build reports and dashboards, support testing activities, and help clients successfully adopt their new planning solution.

This role is ideal for someone looking to further develop their expertise in Workday Adaptive Planning while working on large-scale digital transformation programmes across public and regulated sectors

Key Responsibilities
Solution Delivery

• Support requirements gathering workshops with finance and business stakeholders.
• Document functional and technical requirements.
• Configure Workday Adaptive Planning components including:
  • Model Sheets
  • Cube Sheets
  • Dimensions
  • Levels
  • Versions
  • Formulas
  • Dashboards
  • OfficeConnect Reports
• Build and support integrations using Data Designer, Integration Framework, and cloud data loading tools.
• Assist with data migration, reconciliation, and validation activities.
• Support deployment, cutover, and post-go-live activities.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Develop and execute system, integration, and user acceptance test scripts.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve configuration issues.
• Ensure delivered solutions meet quality standards and client expectations.

Client & Stakeholder Support

• Work collaboratively with finance, technical, and business stakeholders.
• Deliver user training and administrator knowledge transfer sessions.
• Prepare user guides, documentation, and training materials.
• Escalate risks, issues, and dependencies appropriately.

Practice Development

• Contribute to delivery standards, reusable assets, and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Workday Practice.
• Share knowledge and collaborate with colleagues across projects.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience participating in one or more Workday Adaptive Planning implementations or equivalent hands-on configuration experience.
• Good understanding of:
  • Adaptive Planning Model Sheets
  • Cube Sheets
  • Dimensions
  • Levels
  • Versions
  • Formulas
  • Reporting
• Knowledge of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including:
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Variance Analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively within Agile, collaborative delivery teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Desirable Skills

• Workday Adaptive Planning Certification or actively working towards certification.
• Experience working within UK Government or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with Excel-based financial modelling.
• Exposure to Workday Financials and/or Workday HCM.
• Finance qualification or part-qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.

Certifications
Desirable

• Workday Adaptive Planning Certification (support and training provided to achieve certification)
• Additional Workday Pro Certifications (advantageous)

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our public sector engagements, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Eligibility will be assessed as part of the recruitment and onboarding process.

Why Join Scrumconnect?

• Work on high-profile digital transformation programmes across UK Government.
• Structured mentoring from experienced Adaptive Planning specialists.
• Investment in Workday certifications and continuous professional development.
• Clear career progression within a growing Workday Practice.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working environment.
• Collaborative, supportive, and inclusive culture.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, underrepresented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.