Workday Adaptive Consultant

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At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.

With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com

Responsibilities:

• Independently consults with external clients and participates in all stages of the Workday Adaptive Planning project lifecycle, from planning and design phases through testing and deployment by developing solutions to complex planning and performance management challenges across multiple domains or clients.

• Effectively leads small to medium client deliverables from start to finish across multiple, concurrent projects utilizing company quality standards and consulting methodology.

• Lead and facilitate solution architecture workshops for Adaptive Planning including model design, planning processes, budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, reporting, security, dimensions, levels, versions, and planning workflows.

• Integrates with other areas across the organization and functions to provide a complete Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solution.

• Consults on the impact of planning model decisions on downstream reporting, integrations, financial consolidation, operational planning, and post-implementation support.

• Manages self and team member(s) work to project scope, timeline, risk, and budget. Coordinates with others when applicable.

• Listens to client requests, assesses actual client needs, provides subject matter expertise, proposes alternatives, and recommends solution(s). Depending on project scope, may coach team members to execute the same.

• Expertise in configuring Adaptive Planning models including dimensions, levels, versions, accounts, assumptions, model sheets, cube sheets, standard sheets, allocations, dashboards, OfficeConnect reporting, security, workflows, and planning processes.

• Conduct design workshop sessions and conference room pilots at client locations.

• Responsible for delivering allocated work in all stages of the Workday Adaptive Planning deployment lifecycle, from planning and design phases through configuration, testing, go-live, and post-production support. These activities include, but are not limited to:

· Conduct sessions to analyze customer planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.

· Provide implementation approach and facilitate future design workshops.

· Prepare project documentation including Functional Design Documents, Solution Design Documents, Configuration Documents, and Planning Model Documentation.

· Configure Adaptive Planning models for demonstrations, prototypes, testing, and production deployment.

· Build planning models including workforce planning, revenue planning, expense planning, capital planning, project planning, cash flow planning, and long-range planning.

· Configure dimensions, levels, versions, assumptions, accounts, planning sheets, allocations, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting structures.

· Design and develop OfficeConnect reports, dashboards, scorecards, variance analysis, and executive reporting.

· Prepare unit test scripts and user acceptance test scripts.

· Perform unit testing and monitor user acceptance testing activities.

· Support data validation, reconciliation, and planning model verification.

· Support customers during production and post-go-live stabilization.

· Become an expert in the Workday Adaptive Planning product suite while continuously deepening expertise in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM).

· Follow Workday Implementation methodologies consistently across all projects.

· Communicate complex planning and financial modeling concepts in a clear and simple manner.

· Demonstrate the ability to prioritize conflicting demands with minimal supervision.

· Identify, understand, and manage relationships with stakeholders including Engagement Managers, Financials teams, Integrations, Data Conversion teams, customer stakeholders, and Workday.

· Embrace collaborative partnerships with clients and internal teams.

· Develop strong working relationships with project teams, management, and clients.

· Work collaboratively with Integrations and Data Conversion teams to deliver complete planning solutions.

· Formulate budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, reporting, and performance management strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, Economics, or related discipline.

• Workday Adaptive Planning Certification at the time of hire, as well as ongoing successful re-certification, is a requirement of the role.

• Proven consultative skills to guide client and internal discussions toward practical planning solutions in a timely manner.

• Experience implementing complex planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analytics solutions under multiple deadlines.

• Ability to effectively engage across multiple concurrent projects.

• Able to prioritize and organize increasingly complex work while ensuring overall timeliness and quality standards.

• Exhibits strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting planning model and reporting issues, and escalates when appropriate.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including clear articulation of complex financial planning concepts and business requirements.

• Experienced in managing large, diverse consulting teams.

• Demonstrated commitment to delivery excellence and client satisfaction.

• Proven experience demonstrating initiative and curiosity to build expertise across Workday Financials, Adaptive Planning, and related Workday products through available training and Workday documentation.

Work Experience

• 4–5 years of relevant Workday Adaptive Planning, Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Planning Systems implementation experience required.

• 12+ years of overall professional experience.

• Workday Adaptive Planning implementation experience preferred.

• Previous consulting experience preferred either as an internal consultant or with a consulting/software organization implementing Enterprise Performance Management or ERP planning solutions (e.g., Oracle EPM, Hyperion, Anaplan, SAP BPC, IBM Planning Analytics, OneStream).

• Experience defining enterprise planning strategy, budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, reporting, and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.

• Deep knowledge of Enterprise Performance Management and financial planning processes.

• Preferred functional expertise includes Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting and Forecasting, Workforce Planning, Revenue Planning, Expense Planning, Capital Planning, Project Planning, Cash Flow Planning, Long-Range Planning, Scenario Modeling and What-if Analysis, Management Reporting and Dashboards, OfficeConnect Reporting, Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Workday Financials Integration

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
• Care About Our Work and Our People – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.