Lead Workday Procure To Pay and Expenses

Job Description

Are you excited about supporting organizations in transforming their HR processes using next-generation technologies? Put your expertise to work with the world’s largest independent technology services provider and become a key player as a Workday pioneer. We’re ready if you are.

Department overview

The Accenture Workday Business Group is a leading global Workday partner with strong experience in delivering some of the most strategic Workday projects. We are also proud to advise and work closely with our clients—from early strategic thinking through technology implementation and transformation, as well as ongoing support and operations.

Would you like to work with international talent at the forefront of technology services and contribute to large-scale projects for major global companies?

At Accenture, you will have access to role-specific training for your functional lead position. You will begin with a structured training journey alongside your peers and take part in seminars across different countries. You will be prepared, equipped, and integrated into a strong network to take on challenging projects.

What we offer

• Innovative, large-scale Workday projects
• A global network of talented and passionate colleagues
• Challenging assignments for some of the world’s largest companies
• Extensive training programs and development opportunities
• International career and volunteering opportunities
• Flexible working hours and remote-work options
• A friendly, collaborative workplace
• The opportunity to build your career according to your aspirations

Role overview

You will be part of a consulting team that delivers far more than technology. From rapid deployments to full transformations, you will provide integrated, cloud-based ERP solutions that enable organizations to adopt a more effective way of working.

In this role, you will help clients maximize the value of their Workday investment by:

• Participating in all phases of the Workday Procure to Pay implementation lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, and deployment
• Participating in all phases of the Workday Expenses implementation lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, and deployment
• Working with clients to understand business needs, translate them into Workday configurations, and provide expert guidance on best practices
• Configuring Workday modules to meet business requirements related to financial accounting, statutory reporting, and country-specific needs in global Workday Financials deployments
• Identifying strategies, risks, and options, and recommending approaches and mitigation measures to meet functional and client needs
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (finance, IT, project management) to ensure seamless integration of Procure to Pay and/or Expenses processes with other modules and systems
• Providing guidance and mentoring to junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to develop their skills
• Advising clients on industry standards and best practices
• Presenting design options through prototyping
• Understanding and applying Workday and Accenture Workday methodologies
• Providing progress updates to the stream lead
• Demonstrating strong client and stakeholder management skills to achieve project objectives

Ideally, you have strong financial experience and several years of experience working on the Workday platform, either as a consultant or in a client role, leading and driving the Workday agenda.

You are motivated, solution-oriented, and able to work independently to find answers. You have experience managing and communicating with diverse stakeholders. You are results-driven, persuasive, and able to sell your ideas.

Qualifications

We are looking for experience in the following areas:

• Workday Financials certification in Procure to Pay and/or Strategic Sourcing. Additional Workday certifications are an advantage, particularly Workday Expenses
• Strong experience in financial transformation projects
• Experience with multiple full-cycle Workday implementations
• Solid understanding of Procure to Pay processes and best practices
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (Finance, Business Administration, or Information Systems)
• Fluency in English
• Ability to meet client travel requirements when necessary and to effectively manage a virtual team as well as client interactions
• Ability to thrive in a diverse and fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply logical thinking to problem solving
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines despite competing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex messages and requirements
• Strong motivation to work with clients and deliver an exceptional client experience

What will set you apart

• Fluency in any European Language
• Workday Expenses certification
• Additional Workday Finance certifications

About Accenture as an employer

At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.