2 Workday Fins Jobs

Why we're hiring: At WPP, technology is at the heart of everything we do, and it is WPP IT's mission to enable everyone to collaborate, create and thrive. WPP IT is undergoing a significant transformation to modernise ways of working, shift to cloud and micro-service-based architectures, drive automation, digitise colleague and client experiences and deliver insight from WPP's petabytes of data. In this role you will be a member of the Workday Services team deploying, supporting and enhancing our existing Workday deployment, this role and team will grow as we further deploy and expand our Workday FINS coverage geographically and capability. Reporting to the Workday FINS Product Manager this role is responsible for providing senior levels of technical and process expertise across Workday FINs. Working hand in hand with the wider Workday Services and Program team you will build relationships with our process owners, Shared Service Centre, and stakeholders as a source of expertise and support in Workday FINs and integrated applications. The new Workday Services team deploys and provides post go-live support and enhancement of the Workday solution that replaces some of our core technology and influences our ways of working for many of our colleagues at WPP. This flagship programme will see Workday deployed across our global landscape to address the technology needs of Finance, Projects, and our People function so essentially it touches all of our employees to some degree. The key to this programme is that technology is an enabler for change, it's at the heart of what we do, but it's not all of what we do. The people aspects of this programme are vital to its success. This role will help deliver that success on an ongoing basis for many years to come. What you'll be doing: Support ongoing and future deployments of Workday FINS as part of a program team Provide mentoring and support to FINS team members as our senior FINS Consultant Solution and oversee deployment of Enhancements to our existing FINS deployments Diagnose and resolve assigned tickets for Workday FINs and integrated applications Investigate any functionality being released/introduced and collaborating with other functional Workday resources Maintain expertise on new functionality/features/capabilities in Workday and wider industry/FINs/technology trends Accountable for maintaining up-to-date process documentation Expert in the art of the possible with Workday and providing creative solutions Safeguard global design standards and principles against competing requests for change Solution and Develop Enhancements as assigned Act as SME for Workday FINS Module Train other members of the team on Workday FINS and associated processes What you'll need: Workday FINS experience in a complex organization and ability to manage workload and prioritize effectively to meet customer expectations Ability to accurately collect information to understand and assess the clients needs Excellent finance/accounting knowledge in a global business and ability to communicate with finance colleagues Understanding of Shared Services operating models Strong ability to inspire and engage with a diverse team and create an inclusive culture across geographical boundaries Develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders in WPP IT and across the wider WPP business Strong technical knowledge of integrations is a plus Creative solutioning and strong problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both with technical and non-technical audiences Who you are: You're open : We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic : We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day. What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge

WPP is the creative transformation company that utilizes the power of creativity to shape better futures for its people, planet, clients, and communities. Joining WPP means becoming a part of a vast global network comprising over 115,000 accomplished individuals across 110 countries, with headquarters in New York, London, and Singapore, as well as a corporate presence in key markets worldwide. At WPP, we specialize in generating transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through a comprehensive offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology. Collaborating with some of the world's largest companies and organizations such as Ford, Unilever, P&G, Google, HSBC, and the UN, our clients include significant players like 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30, and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP is recognized as a leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and ranks 20th in the FTSE 100 for Women on Boards. Why we're hiring: Technology lies at the core of WPP's operations, and WPP IT's mission is to facilitate collaboration, creativity, and growth for all. WPP IT is currently undergoing a substantial transformation to modernize work approaches, transition to cloud and micro-service-based architectures, promote automation, digitalize colleague and client experiences, and extract insights from WPP's vast data resources. As part of the Workday Services Team supporting the Workday Security Lead, you will play a crucial role in the ongoing deployment and expansion of Workday coverage globally and in terms of capabilities. Reporting to the Workday Security Lead, this role is responsible for ensuring that WPP's Workday security adheres to set operating procedures and controls, with any Reporting experience being considered a plus. This dynamic role involves close collaboration with the broader Workday Services team and our AMS partner to deliver top-tier Workday support and development on a daily basis, as well as in alignment with Workday project deployments. The newly established Workday Services team is tasked with providing post go-live support, maintenance, and enhancement of the Workday solution, which replaces core technology and influences work practices for many WPP colleagues. Key responsibilities include: - Ensuring Workday platform aligns with WPP Data Privacy and Security Charter & General Computer Controls - Collaborating with the Workday Security Lead to manage the SOD model - Overseeing and governing privileged access to the application and associated infrastructure - Working closely with the WPP Technology and Security Risk Team to ensure IT Controls effectiveness across the Workday Platform and Infrastructure - Assisting with security design changes and implementations post go-live, including 3rd party systems utilizing Workday security roles - Conducting tests for security design changes and providing input into the future operating model of Workday Services - Planning hypercare support to address common issues at go-lives and consulting with the rest of the Workday Services team on security implications of proposed changes - Accountable for maintaining Workday security and associated process documentation, as well as managing and provisioning Workday security access for SI partners and other Workday technical teams - Championing recommendations for continuous improvement Qualifications required for the role: - Minimum of 3 years of experience with a major ERP system like Peoplesoft, Salesforce, SAP, etc., with Workday experience being essential - Exceptional knowledge of Workday HCM, Fins, and PSA security configuration - Experience in a global Workday deployment environment - Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and risk management skills - Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders, creative problem-solving skills, and agility for quick solutions - Credibility, professionalism, and personal integrity, with the capacity to mentor team members from diverse backgrounds - Comfortable with rotational UK and US shifts Who you are: - Open, inclusive, and collaborative with an acceptance of new ideas and approaches - Optimistic about the power of creativity, technology, and talent to create brighter futures - Extraordinary, driven by collaboration and creativity to achieve extraordinary results daily What we offer: - Passionate, inspired people who promote a culture of extraordinary work - Scale and opportunity to influence and complete projects at an unparalleled industry scale - Challenging and stimulating work with a group of creative problem solvers For more information on how we process the information provided, please refer to our Privacy Notice.,