Workday Adaptive Solution Architect

Title: Workday Adaptive Solution Architect

Location: Remote

Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled Workday Adaptive Solution Architect to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Workday Adaptive Planning solutions for our clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes, coupled with deep technical expertise in Workday Adaptive Planning. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong ability to translate complex business needs into scalable and efficient financial planning solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end architecture and implementation of Workday Adaptive Planning solutions, ensuring they meet client-specific financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting requirements.
• Develop scalable, robust, and flexible planning models that align with the client s strategic goals and financial processes.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their financial planning needs, conducting thorough requirements analysis and translating them into effective technical solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic insights and best practices for leveraging Workday Adaptive Planning to enhance FP&A processes.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to project teams, ensuring high-quality delivery of Workday Adaptive solutions on time and within budget.
• Mentor and coach junior architects and consultants, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented team environment.
• Customize Workday Adaptive Planning modules to suit specific client needs, including setting up models, dimensions, assumptions, and reports.
• Oversee the integration of Workday Adaptive Planning with other enterprise systems such as ERP, HCM, and financial reporting tools, ensuring seamless data flow and consistency.
• Manage multiple Workday Adaptive Planning implementation projects simultaneously, driving projects from initiation through to successful completion.
• Conduct regular project reviews, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Stay current with the latest developments in Workday Adaptive Planning and related financial technologies, continuously enhancing solution offerings.
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize financial planning and analysis workflows, ensuring clients derive maximum value from their Workday Adaptive investment.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in implementing Workday Adaptive Planning solutions.
• Deep knowledge of Workday Adaptive Planning, including model building, scenario planning, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities.
• Proficiency in related financial systems and tools, including ERP systems, data integration tools, and financial reporting platforms.

• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale Workday Adaptive Planning implementation projects, with a proven track record of successful delivery.
• Strong client-facing experience, with the ability to communicate complex financial and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with a strong ability to lead and work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Workday Adaptive Planning certification is highly desirable; certifications in related financial technologies (e.g., CPA, CFA) are a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Master s degree is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in industries such as finance, accounting, or enterprise resource planning (ERP).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Experience with multi-regional or global project deployments.