Workday Consultant (Adaptive Planning)

Company Name: Brooksource
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $105,000 – $115,000 yearly
Industry: Finance / Sports Organization

Job Overview

Brooksource is a leading IT services and consulting firm dedicated to connecting top talent with impactful projects. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Workday Consultant specializing in Adaptive Planning to join our team, supporting a prominent client within the Finance / Sports Organization industry. This Mid-Level to Senior-Level role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your deep expertise in financial systems and Workday Adaptive Planning to drive critical financial modeling and system optimization initiatives.

As a Workday Adaptive Planning Consultant, you will be the bridge between complex financial needs and powerful technological solutions, crucial for enhancing the client’s financial planning, operational finance, and controllership functions. You will be instrumental in the construction and deployment of sophisticated financial models, contributing directly to strategic decision-making and operational efficiencies. If you are a seasoned professional with a strong background in Workday Adaptive Planning, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are passionate about delivering high-impact financial solutions, Brooksource invites you to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Workday Adaptive Planning, including proficiency in system integrations, infrastructure, and business requirements gathering.
• Lead the construction and deployment of complex financial models directly through Adaptive.
• Act as a crucial liaison between financial/operational users, technical consultants, Financial Systems & HRIS teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
• Implement and manage Adaptive changes precisely based on the evolving needs of FP&A, operational finance, and controllership.
• Drive innovation by brainstorming and ideating new Adaptive ideas for automation and efficiencies.
• Perform comprehensive Adaptive administration, including security ownership, version/calculated account maintenance, report/dashboard design, worksheet design/creation, and managing system/metadata integrations.
• Proactively research and discover system issues within the Adaptive environment, proposing and implementing solutions.
• Maintain direct contact with Workday and 3rd party Adaptive consultants for technical support and ongoing system enhancements.
• Advise and lead training sessions on effective Adaptive uses and tools for end-users and power users.
• Provide support for technical design decisions, ensuring alignment with overall system architecture.
• Apply a strong understanding of financial reporting, data governance, and integration processes.
• Effectively interact with internal clients, accurately assess business challenges, and define robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior-Level (minimum 5 years systems management, 3+ years financial systems support, 2+ years Adaptive Planning, 3 years Workday experience required).
• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in a Technical or Financial field.
• Required Skills:
  • Subject matter expertise in Workday Adaptive Planning, including system integrations, infrastructure, and business requirements gathering.
  • Proven experience in the construction and deployment of complex financial models through Adaptive.
  • Demonstrated ability to act as a liaison between financial/operational users, technical consultants, Financial Systems & HRIS teams.
  • Experience making Adaptive changes based on FP&A, operational finance, and controllership needs.
  • Skilled in brainstorming and ideating new Adaptive ideas for automation and efficiencies.
  • Proficient in Adaptive administration (security ownership, version/calculated account maintenance, report/dashboard design, worksheet design/creation, system/metadata integrations).
  • Proven ability to research and discover system issues.
  • Experience with direct contact with Workday and 3rd party Adaptive consultants.
  • Strong ability to advise and lead training on Adaptive uses and tools.
  • Minimum 5 years of systems management and oversight experience.
  • 3+ years of overall financial systems support and development.
  • 2+ years of Adaptive Planning experience (Model Building & Management, Data Integrations, Dashboarding & Reporting, Access & Security).
  • Experience working in a Workday Platform environment (HCM and/or Financials) with a good understanding of Workday’s architecture.
  • Ability to support technical design decisions.
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, data governance, and integration processes.
  • Ability to interact with internal clients, assess business challenges, and define solutions.

Salary and Benefits

This Full-time Workday Consultant (Adaptive Planning) position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $105,000 – $115,000 yearly. Brooksource is dedicated to supporting our consultants and offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth. Benefits typically include health, dental, and vision insurance options, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team environment focused on your success in this critical role.

Working Conditions

This is a Full-time position based in Jacksonville, Florida. You will work within the client’s corporate environment, collaborating closely with financial and operational teams, as well as various technical groups. The role involves a mix of hands-on system configuration, strategic problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement. You will be expected to be physically present in the Jacksonville office for this full-time role. The environment is dynamic and fast-paced, typical of a large organization, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why Work with Us

At Brooksource, we believe in building strong relationships and fostering career growth by connecting top IT talent with leading companies. For this Workday Consultant role, you’ll join a team that values your specialized expertise in Finance and Information Technology, empowering you to drive significant financial system enhancements for a prominent client in the Sports Organization industry.

This opportunity allows you to immerse yourself in a critical project, leveraging your Workday Adaptive Planning skills to make a tangible impact on financial planning and operational efficiency. You’ll gain invaluable experience, collaborate with diverse teams, and directly contribute to solutions that support strategic business objectives. If you are a driven Workday Adaptive Planning expert looking for a challenging full-time role where your technical acumen and financial systems knowledge can truly make a difference, Brooksource offers the support and opportunities you need to excel.