Workday Finance Lead Consultant
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Swindon, Stockton or Newport/ Hybrid |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Digital Tech: Technical |
| Salary | £0 |
| Start Date | June 17th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Ingram |
| Job Ref | 7523 |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Workday Finance Lead Consultant to join them on a permanent basis. This role offers a hybrid working pattern, with office locations in Swindon, Stockton and Newport, and flexibility aligned to business needs
Job Summary:
The client is a public sector shared service organisation providing high-quality Finance, HR, Payroll, Procurement and Digital services to UK government departments and public bodies.
We play a key role in enabling our partners to achieve the best outcomes for citizens and the UK economy by delivering efficient, secure and modern shared services. In line with the Government Shared Services Strategy, the client is undertaking significant digital and ERP transformation, including the implementation and optimisation of cloud-based SaaS solutions such as Workday.
Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer flexible and family-friendly working arrangements, an inclusive culture, and strong opportunities for professional development and career progression.
About the Team
You will join the Platform & Products team within Digital & Information, a highly skilled group responsible for the delivery, enhancement and support of enterprise-scale SaaS and cloud-based ERP platforms.
The team supports complex, multi-year transformation programmes alongside business-as-usual services. As a Band F consultant, you will play a senior role within the team, providing technical leadership, mentoring colleagues, and shaping the future direction of Workday Financials.
The Role
The Workday Finance Lead is a senior specialist role providing technical leadership and subject-matter expertise across Workday Financial Management within a complex government shared services environment.
In addition to hands-on configuration and delivery, you will provide direction, assurance and oversight for Workday Financials solutions, support and supervise other consultants and analysts, and act as a senior point of escalation for complex issues. You will work closely with programme leadership, architects, system integrators and senior stakeholders to ensure solutions are robust, scalable and aligned to government standards.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Assurance
- Act as a senior Workday Financials authority, providing technical leadership across modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Expenses, Assets, Projects and Financial Reporting.
- Define and promote best practice for Workday Financials configuration, design and support across the team.
- Provide technical assurance and peer review of designs, configurations and changes delivered by colleagues, system integrators and third parties.• Support architectural decision-making and contribute to roadmap planning for Workday Financials.
Delivery & Continuous Improvement
- Lead and contribute to the design, configuration and implementation of complex Workday Financials solutions.
- Oversee enhancements, releases and regulatory changes, ensuring quality, compliance and auditability.
- Drive business process improvement and standardisation in line with shared services and government best practice.
- Oversee ticket queue management across the client team, ensuring workload is prioritised effectively and resources are aligned to demand.
- Enforce SLA/KPI frameworks, proactively monitoring performance against response and resolution targets, and driving continuous improvement where breaches occur.
Stakeholder Engagement & Consultancy
- Act as a senior trusted adviser to finance leaders, programme managers and client stakeholders.
- Lead and facilitate complex workshops, translating business needs into clear functional designs and system specifications.
- Communicate risks, options and recommendations clearly to support effective decision-making.
Supervision & Capability Development
- Provide day-to-day technical supervision, coaching and mentoring to Band D/E colleagues and contractors.
- Support task allocation, prioritisation and workload management across Workday Financials activities.
- Contribute to skills development, knowledge-sharing and succession planning within the team.
Testing, Live Service & Governance
- Provide oversight of testing activities, including system, integration and user acceptance testing.
- Act as an escalation point for complex incidents, defects and service issues.
- Ensure all solutions comply with client policies, financial controls, audit requirements and data protection standards.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Significant experience working with Workday Financial Management in a senior configuration, implementation or support role.
- Deep understanding of end-to-end finance processes within large, complex organisations.
- Proven experience providing technical leadership, assurance or oversight within ERP or SaaS environments.
- Strong experience gathering, validating and translating complex business requirements into functional designs.
- Experience supervising, mentoring or coaching other consultants or analysts.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Experience working within structured delivery environments, such as Agile, SAFe or hybrid methodologies, using issue-tracking and ITSM tools.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience of working within a government or shared services environment.
- Previous experience with other ERP platforms (e.g. Oracle e-Business Suite or Fusion), particularly to support transformation or data migration activities.
- Experience with Workday reporting, analytics and complex integrations.
- Understanding of project and delivery methodologies such as Agile, SAFe etc.
- Relevant professional or Workday certifications.
Behaviours
- Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, integrity and accountability.
- Take ownership for quality, outcomes and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate effectively and support the development of others.
- Remain adaptable and resilient in a complex, changing delivery environment.
- Maintain a strong customer and service focus.
What We Offer
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- A generous annual leave allowance.
- Excellent defined benefit pension scheme.
- Access to training, professional development and Workday-related learning opportunities.
- Employee wellbeing support and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunities to develop your career within Digital & Information or the wider organisation.
Security and Eligibility
Appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of pre-employment checks, including SC clearance (or willingness to obtain). Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of application.
Development and Progression
The client is committed to supporting senior specialists through continued professional development, leadership opportunities, and advanced training. This role offers the opportunity to shape enterprise finance systems and progress into principal, architectural or senior leadership roles within Digital & Information.
Inclusion and Accessibility
We are an inclusive and Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Act as a senior Workday Financials authority, providing technical leadership across modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Expenses, Assets, Projects and Financial Reporting.
