Workday Adaptive Planning Implementation Consultant, Experienced Associate
The Workday Adaptive Planning Implementation Consultant, Experienced Associate at Confidential Client supports clients by implementing Workday enterprise performance management solutions focused on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This role involves configuring and testing planning models, gathering business requirements, analyzing data, and assisting with integration and user support to enhance finance processes and decision-making. The position offers growth through collaboration with senior team members and exposure to diverse client projects in a dynamic consulting environment.
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The Opportunity
Confidential Client is seeking a Workday Adaptive Planning Implementation Consultant (Experienced Associate) to support implementations of Workday enterprise performance management solutions focused on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will work on client projects within a technology consulting environment, support configuration and testing of planning models, validate planning data, and help drive user adoption. This role requires curiosity, reliability, and the ability to collaborate across teams while learning from senior consultants.
Responsibilities
- Support Workday Adaptive Planning implementation tasks across financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting workstreams
- Configure and test Adaptive Planning models, calculations, reports, and integration points based on client requirements
- Gather business requirements from finance and accounting teams and translate them into planning-system solutions
- Analyze planning data, identify variances, and assist with data validation and reconciliation activities
- Prepare project documentation, user guides, and process notes for system deployments
- Assist with integration planning and confirm data flows across connected systems
- Participate in client meetings, clarify scope, and track open items and action steps
- Apply Workday platform knowledge to support issue resolution, system enhancements, and user adoption
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- At least 1 year of Workday product experience or equivalent exposure to planning/financial systems
- Current pursuit of or an active Workday Pro certification is preferred (Financial Management, Adaptive Planning, Project Management, or Engagement Management)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to data accuracy
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to ask clarifying questions
Preferred / What Sets You Apart
- Master’s degree or MBA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science/Information Systems, HR, or a related field
- Hands-on experience implementing Workday Adaptive Planning in client settings
- Practical knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting workflows
- Ability to adapt quickly across teams, change scope, and shifting client priorities
- Commercial awareness and familiarity with technical/implementation standards
- Experience producing user training materials and supporting user adoption
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $63,000 - $140,000 per year. Actual pay within this range will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable employment laws.
- Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus where applicable.
- Typical benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings (401k), paid holidays, vacation, and personal/family sick leave (benefits vary by location and role).
Location & Work Type
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Employment type: Full-time (on-site or client-facing as required by engagements). Remote work may be available depending on client needs and Confidential Client policy.
Additional Hiring Information
- Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.
- Applicants who require immigration sponsorship should review Confidential Client’s sponsorship policies; in many cases sponsorship is not provided.
- Where applicable, local fair-chance or “ban-the-box” ordinances will be followed in jurisdictions that require them.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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