Functional Consultant – Financial Software

Role Overview

• Play a key role in the end-to-end implementation of Workday’s Financial Management product, across a varied portfolio of customers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the customer supporting the implementation of single or multiple Finance functional streams, on any given implementation project.
• Complete the Workday Core Finance & Practical Certification training.
• Undertake further Specialist Certification training.
• Supplement initial product learnings through active project engagements, working under the guidance of a Functional Architect or Senior Consultant.
• Work closely with other Consulting Teams on projects, including Data and Integration Consultants, to ensure seamless collaboration between the various touch-points of the application.
• Gain a practical understanding of Workday’s implementation methodology at each stage of the project life cycle.
• Gather and understand Customer’s Business Requirements and demonstrate core Workday concepts, utilising pre-delivered Workday solutions.
• Translate Customer requirements into configured solutions and ensure detailed unit testing of the Workday solution.
• Support your customer during multiple rounds of testing, responding to and resolving test issues under the guidance of the Lead Consultant.
• Undertake final deployment activities for the customer, including the provision of knowledge transfer and post-production support activities.
• Work on at least 1 (potentially 2) full-cycle implementation projects within your areas of expertise.
• Continue to build on the knowledge through additional training offerings and multiple/concurrent project experiences.

Requirements

• 3+ years Consulting experience, either as an Internal Consultant or with a Consulting/Software Company
• Corporate Financial accounting experience or equivalent qualifications in Finance & Accounting
• Fluency in English and German are mandatory
• Relevant educational qualifications and/or experience implementing or supporting Financial Management solutions
• Experience working with or Implementing a Tier 1 business software application such as: Workday, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, ADP, NetSuite, FinancialForce or similar application
• Business analysis and requirements gathering skills
• A detailed-driven problem solver, with a passion for delivering exceptional levels of customer service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfortable presenting.
• Ability and desire to learn technology quickly through a mix of different mediums
• Resourceful and adaptable; you’ll be comfortable working remotely, utilising a variety of tools with a high degree
• Comfortable working with AI tools.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time (under typical circumstances)

Tech Stack

• Oracle

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules aligned to our "flex model"
• Empower you to follow your desired career path & achieve professional and personal goals
• Encourage work-life balance and wellbeing
• Proud to champion equal opportunities for everyone