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- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
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- Mentoring
- Communication skills
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Lead Adaptive Planning Consultant

Scrumconnect Consulting
Staines-upon-Thames

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Job details

Permanent
£60,000 - £70,000 a year

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Client engagement
Stakeholder liaison
ACA
Workday ERP
Requirements gathering workshops
Financial analysis
Mentoring
CIMA
Business requirements
Solution architecture
Project leadership
Communication skills
Pre-sales
Workday

Full job description

Job Information

Date Opened 16/07/2026
Job Type Permanent
Industry IT Services
Work Experience 5+ years
Salary 60k - 70k per annum
City Staines
Province Surrey
Country United Kingdom
Postal Code TW18

Job Description

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy delivering impactful technology solutions across UK Government and regulated industries. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

As a trusted Workday partner, and having successfully implemented Workday internally across our own organisation, we bring genuine hands-on expertise to every engagement. We are expanding our Workday Adaptive Planning practice and are looking for an experienced Lead Adaptive Planning Consultant to drive successful client delivery and help shape the future of our practice.

About the Role

As the Lead Adaptive Planning Consultant, you will take ownership of the end-to-end design and delivery of Workday Adaptive Planning implementations. Acting as the senior technical and functional lead, you will translate complex Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) requirements into scalable planning solutions while leading delivery teams, mentoring consultants, and building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.

You will also play a key role in pre-sales activities, solution design, bid responses, and the continued growth of Scrumconnect's Workday Adaptive Planning capability.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Delivery

Lead the design and architecture of Workday Adaptive Planning solutions covering:
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Workforce Planning
- Operational Planning
- Financial Reporting
Facilitate workshops with finance and business stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements.
Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable Adaptive Planning models.
Configure and oversee:
- Model Sheets
- Cube Sheets
- Dimensions
- Levels
- Versions
- Formulas
- Dashboards
- OfficeConnect Reports
Design and govern integrations between Adaptive Planning and enterprise systems including:
- Workday Financials
- Workday HCM
- ERP Platforms
- Data Warehouses
Utilise Data Designer, Integration Framework, and cloud-based data loading tools.

Delivery Leadership

Own delivery quality across implementation workstreams.
Define implementation standards and best practices.
Lead testing strategy, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), cutover planning, and go-live activities.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to consultants and analysts.
Review solution quality and ensure adherence to delivery standards.

Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with finance leaders and executive stakeholders.
Act as a trusted advisor throughout project delivery.
Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and risks.
Resolve delivery issues and client escalations effectively.

Practice Development

Support pre-sales activities, including:
- Solution design
- Scoping
- Effort estimation
- Proposal development
Contribute to practice growth through:
- Delivery methodologies
- Reusable assets
- Accelerators
- Internal capability development
- Knowledge sharing

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience leading multiple end-to-end Workday Adaptive Planning implementations.
Experience acting as Solution Lead or Functional Lead on complex Adaptive Planning programmes.
Strong expertise in:
- Adaptive Planning Model Sheets
- Cube Sheets
- Dimensions
- Levels
- Versions
- Security Configuration
- Allocations
- Reporting
Strong Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) knowledge, including:
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Workforce Planning
- Driver-Based Planning
Experience integrating Adaptive Planning with enterprise Finance and HR systems.
Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing consulting experience.
Experience leading and mentoring delivery teams.
Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.

Desirable Skills

Workday Pro Adaptive Planning Certification.
Experience delivering Workday solutions within UK Government or other regulated industries.
Experience with Workday Financials and/or Workday HCM.
Finance qualification or background (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
Experience supporting bids, proposals, and pre-sales engagements.

Certifications

Required

Workday Adaptive Planning Certification (or willingness to obtain during onboarding)

Desirable

Additional Workday Pro Certifications

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our public sector engagements, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Eligibility will be assessed as part of the recruitment and onboarding process.

Why Join Scrumconnect?

Lead and shape a growing Workday Adaptive Planning Practice.
Work on high-profile digital transformation programmes across UK Government.
Excellent career progression and continuous professional development.
Investment in Workday certifications and training.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Flexible hybrid working environment.
Collaborative, supportive, and innovative culture.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, underrepresented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.

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