Workday Finance Architect

• Owning the overall Workday Financials solution architecture across one or more large-scale, multi-country engagements, ensuring design coherence across the Financial Data Model, accounting and reporting
• Setting the design standards for the programme and acting as the escalation and design-authority point for consultants and clients alike
• Acting as the primary design authority for financials-related functionality within Workday
• Analysing complex business requirements and translating them into robust, scalable Workday Financials solutions
• Defining and governing the solution design for Workday Financials modules such as the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and Financial Reporting
• Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and internal controls across the design
• Establishing design standards and leading practices for the programme and its delivery teams
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and system optimisation
• Directing the implementation and enhancement of Workday Financials solutions for end clients
• Managing and guiding multi-disciplinary teams of Workday Financials, Integration and Data consultants
• Active involvement in (pre-)sales activities to shape the right offering for our prospective clients, Accenture is embedding Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI across the Workday delivery lifecycle, and this role sits at the centre of that shift. As a Financials Solution Architect you will have the opportunity to:
• Shape solution architectures that make use of Workday’s native AI and machine-learning capabilities to drive smarter finance processes
• Apply Accenture’s GenAI-enabled accelerators to speed up design, testing and documentation
• Help clients identify where AI can create measurable value across their finance function
• Contribute to Accenture’s growing library of AI-powered Workday assets and leading practices

• Several full-cycle Workday Financials implementations, owning solution design end-to-end
• A strong finance transformation track record
• Deep expertise across Workday Financials (Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Contracts-to-Cash), including solution design and reporting
• A design-authority / architecture background, able to define and govern Workday Financials design standards across large programmes
• Familiarity with accounting principles, financial processes and compliance requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Fluency in English
• Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed, and efficiently manage virtual teams and client interactions
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirements, * Experience in ERP and/or Workday Financials, including in a solution architecture or design-authority role
• Workday Finance certification(s)
• Experience in Workday Adaptive Planning
• Experience leading diverse teams onshore, nearshore and offshore
• Fluency in another European language

At Accenture in addition to a competitive base salary, we offer some great additional employee benefits like a permanent contract, individual performance bonus, laptop, smartphone, flexible benefits and flexible working hours depending on location.

The Accenture Workday Business Group is a leading partner to Workday worldwide and has a track record of implementing many of the most significant Workday projects. In addition, we take pride in advising and collaborating closely with our clients from early strategy discussions, through technology implementations and transformation programs, to support and operations. Learn more about our practice at www.accenture.com/workday., Do you want to work with global talent at the forefront of technological services and seek meaningful projects for top international businesses? At Accenture you have access to specific trainings for your architect . You will start with training - together with colleagues - and you will join seminars at various international locations. You will be primed, equipped and well-networked to tackle exciting projects.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

What We Offer:

• Innovative large scale Workday projects
• A global network of talented and passionate colleagues
• Challenging work for some of the world’s largest companies
• Extensive education programs and development opportunities
• Volunteering and career opportunities around the world
• A diverse and socially active workforce
• Flexible working hours and opportunity to work from home
• Friendly and social work environment
• Ability to craft your career based on your own aspirations.

As a Workday Finance Architect:

You’ll be part of a team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From rapid deployments to complete transformations, you’ll provide integrated, cloud-based ERP solutions that put organizations on the fast track to a better way to work.

As the senior design authority on our largest Workday Financials transformations, you will own the end-to-end solution architecture across the full Financials footprint.

In this , you will help our clients get the most value out of their Workday investment by