Workday Financial Consultant

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Workday Financials Consultant with at least 1 year of hands-on experience in Workday Financials.

The successful candidate will support the implementation, configuration and optimisation of Workday Financials solutions. You will work closely with senior consultants, finance stakeholders and technical teams to understand business requirements and deliver effective financial solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their Workday Financials expertise and gain experience working on enterprise-level transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the implementation, configuration and optimisation of Workday Financials solutions.
- Assist with configuring and supporting key Workday Financials modules, including:

General Ledger
- Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
- Procurement
- Expenses
- Projects / Grants (desirable)

- Participate in client workshops to understand and document business requirements.
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications and solution documentation.
- Support integration design and data migration activities.
- Assist with testing activities, including System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Support deployment activities and post-implementation issues.
- Work with senior consultants to identify opportunities for process improvements and financial transformation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technical, integration and reporting teams.
- Prepare functional documentation, configuration documents and user guides.

Required Skills & Experience

- Minimum 1+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Financials .
- Basic to good understanding of Workday Financials modules and functionalities.
- Exposure to one or more of the following modules:

General Ledger
- Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
- Procurement
- Expenses

- Understanding of financial business processes and accounting principles.
- Basic understanding of Workday Financial Data Model.
- Exposure to Business Assets and Accounting Configuration would be beneficial.
- Experience supporting Workday implementations, configuration or production support.
- Good analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with finance stakeholders and technical teams.
- Willingness to learn and develop expertise in Workday Financials.

Desirable Experience

- Exposure to Workday Financials implementation or support projects.
- Experience working with Public Sector, Government or Regulatory organisations.
- Understanding of public sector finance structures, including fund accounting and grants.
- Exposure to Workday Reporting and Prism Analytics.
- Knowledge of Workday integrations and data migration.

Certifications

- Workday Financials Certification (active or previously held) would be an advantage.

Diversity & Inclusion

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

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