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, supporting data validation, and assisting with integration and user adoption in a dynamic consulting environment. The position requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to contribute to project delivery while learning from senior team members.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
As a Workday Adaptive Planning Implementation Consultant (Experienced Associate) you will support client engagements to implement and optimize Workday Adaptive Planning solutions that drive better financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Responsibilities include:
- Support Adaptive Planning implementation tasks across financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting workstreams
- Configure and test Adaptive Planning models, calculations, reports and integration points to meet client requirements
- Gather business requirements from finance and accounting teams and translate them into system designs
- Analyze planning data, identify variances, and assist with data validation and reconciliation
- Prepare project documentation, user guides, and deployment notes
- 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
What You Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience with Workday products or similar enterprise planning tools
- Active pursuit of, or hold, a Workday Pro certification (preferably Financial Management, Adaptive Planning, Project Management, or Engagement Management)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to data accuracy
- Clear verbal and written communication; ability to ask clarifying questions and document outcomes
- Ability to travel for client work as required (see Travel & Work Location)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or MBA in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science/Information Systems, Finance, HR/Industrial Relations, or related field
- Prior Workday Adaptive Planning implementation experience in a client-facing consulting environment
- Experience applying planning concepts across budgeting, forecasting, and reporting workflows
- Familiarity with integration patterns and data validation techniques
- Adaptability to changing scope and client needs; strong team collaboration skills
- Commercial awareness and an interest in developing technical standards and consulting capabilities
Travel & Work Location
- Location: Atlanta, GA (on-site and client-facing work expected as required)
- Travel: Up to 60% (client engagements and implementation support may require travel)
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $63,000 - $140,000 per year. Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable local laws.
- Eligible for annual discretionary bonus and standard benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other benefits as provided by the hiring organization).
- Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
Notes on Employment Eligibility & Privacy
Careertakes and Confidential Client follow applicable laws and policies regarding sponsorship, work authorization, and background checks. This posting does not guarantee sponsorship. If you have questions about how your data is used in the recruiting process, contact Careertakes.
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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