Transformation Director - Workday Financials & HCM
Location: United Kingdom
Reports to: Partner, Workday Financials & HCM Practice
**About the Role
My client a leading consultancy, is looking to add to their Workday Financials & HCM Practice. They are seeking an experienced and strategic Transformation Director to lead transformational programmes for thier expanding portfolio of Retail and Technology clients. This role will drive end-to-end implementations of Workday solutions, focusing on finance, human capital management, and broader back-office transformation. Reporting directly to the Practice Partner, this role will guide programme teams, maintain client relationships, and ensure that there delivery approach meets standards of quality, innovation, and efficiency.
**Key Responsibilities
- Programme Leadership: Lead Workday-enabled finance and HR transformation programmes from initiation through to completion, ensuring seamless delivery and alignment with client objectives.
- Client Engagement: Develop strong client relationships and provide high-touch, strategic guidance, translating complex business needs into effective Workday solutions for Retail and Technology clients.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate across finance/HR operating models, change management, and procurement teams to deliver integrated transformation services.
- Strategic Planning: Create and manage detailed programme roadmaps, aligning Workday implementation timelines with broader client transformation objectives and operational goals.
- Change Management: Support clients in navigating organizational change, building buy-in for new Workday processes and workflows, and ensuring alignment with their long-term strategies.
- Performance Management: Establish and oversee metrics for tracking programme performance, identifying risks early, and implementing corrective actions to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Innovation & Efficiency: Drive the development of scalable solutions, leveraging Workday's capabilities to streamline finance and HCM operations while fostering innovation.
**Skills and Qualifications
- Experience: Proven track record in leading large-scale Workday Financials and/or HCM implementation programmes, preferably in consulting or professional services environments.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Retail and Technology sectors, with an appreciation of their specific financial and human capital challenges.
- Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Workday Financials, Workday HCM, and Adaptive Insights; understanding of best practices in financial and human capital management.
- Leadership & Communication: Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and build strong client relationships.
- Project Management: Strong project management capabilities, with expertise in creating strategic roadmaps, managing budgets, tracking performance, and ensuring delivery excellence.
- Change Management & Transformation: Skilled in change management and familiar with techniques to foster adoption and streamline transformation initiatives within large organizations.
- Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, HR, Business, or a related field; PMP, Prince2, or similar project management certification is a plus.
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