Workday Finance Architect
Role Title: Workday Finance Architect
Location: Europe/UK (any)
Career Level: Associate Director
INTRODUCTION
Do you get excited when guiding organizations on the transformation of their finance processes based on the next generation of technology? Put your expertise to work as part of the world’s largest independent technology services provider and own the way as a trendsetter in Workday. We’re ready if you are.
DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTION
The Accenture Workday Business Group is a leading partner to Workday worldwide and has a track record of implementing many of the most significant Workday projects. In addition, we take pride in advising and collaborating closely with our clients from early strategy discussions, through technology implementations and transformation programs, to support and operations. Learn more about our practice at www.accenture.com/workday.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Do you want to work with global talent at the forefront of technological services and seek meaningful projects for top international businesses? At Accenture you have access to specific trainings for your architect role. You will start with training — together with colleagues — and you will join seminars at various international locations. You will be primed, equipped and well-networked to tackle exciting projects.
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What We Offer:
Innovative large scale Workday projects
A global network of talented and passionate colleagues
Challenging work for some of the world's largest companies
Extensive education programs and development opportunities
Volunteering and career opportunities around the world
A diverse and socially active workforce
Flexible working hours and opportunity to work from home
Friendly and social work environment
Ability to craft your career based on your own aspirations.
As a Workday Finance Architect:
You'll be part of a team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From rapid deployments to complete transformations, you'll provide integrated, cloud-based ERP solutions that put organizations on the fast track to a better way to work.
As the senior design authority on our largest Workday Financials transformations, you will own the end-to-end solution architecture across the full Financials footprint.
In this role, you will help our clients get the most value out of their Workday investment by:
Owning the overall Workday Financials solution architecture across one or more large-scale, multi-country engagements, ensuring design coherence across the Financial Data Model, accounting and reporting
Setting the design standards for the programme and acting as the escalation and design-authority point for consultants and clients alike
Acting as the primary design authority for financials-related functionality within Workday
Analysing complex business requirements and translating them into robust, scalable Workday Financials solutions
Defining and governing the solution design for Workday Financials modules such as the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and Financial Reporting
Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and internal controls across the design
Establishing design standards and leading practices for the programme and its delivery teams
Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and system optimisation
Directing the implementation and enhancement of Workday Financials solutions for end clients
Managing and guiding multi-disciplinary teams of Workday Financials, Integration and Data consultants
Active involvement in (pre-)sales activities to shape the right offering for our prospective clients
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We are looking for experience in the following skills:
Several full-cycle Workday Financials implementations, owning solution design end-to-end
A strong finance transformation track record
Deep expertise across Workday Financials (Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Contracts-to-Cash), including solution design and reporting
A design-authority / architecture background, able to define and govern Workday Financials design standards across large programmes
Familiarity with accounting principles, financial processes and compliance requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Fluency in English
Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed, and efficiently manage virtual teams and client interactions
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirements
Artificial Intelligence and the future of Workday delivery:
Accenture is embedding Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI across the Workday delivery lifecycle, and this role sits at the centre of that shift. As a Financials Solution Architect you will have the opportunity to:
Shape solution architectures that make use of Workday's native AI and machine-learning capabilities to drive smarter finance processes
Apply Accenture's GenAI-enabled accelerators to speed up design, testing and documentation
Help clients identify where AI can create measurable value across their finance function
Contribute to Accenture's growing library of AI-powered Workday assets and leading practices
Set yourself apart:
Experience in ERP and/or Workday Financials, including in a solution architecture or design-authority role
Workday Finance certification(s)
Experience in Workday Adaptive Planning
Experience leading diverse teams onshore, nearshore and offshore
Fluency in another European language
What’s in it for you
At Accenture in addition to a competitive base salary, we offer some great additional employee benefits like a permanent contract, individual performance bonus, laptop, smartphone, flexible benefits and flexible working hours depending on location.
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