Job Summary
Client is seeking a senior-level Workday Adaptive Planning Consultant to lead the architecture, design, and build of complex planning solutions. This individual will be a hands-on consultant responsible for developing scalable planning models, supporting integrations across Adaptive Planning and Oracle platforms, and partnering with Finance, RevOps, Data, and IT teams to deliver business-critical planning capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring deep Adaptive Planning expertise, strong financial planning knowledge, and the ability to translate business requirements into high-impact system solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Architect, design, and build scalable planning models in Workday Adaptive Planning
Develop and optimize complex models including dimensions, sheets, versions, assumptions, and driver-based logic
Design, support, and improve integrations and data workflows across Adaptive Planning and Oracle platforms
Partner with Finance, RevOps, Data, and IT teams to translate planning requirements into sustainable system solutions
Troubleshoot model and integration issues and improve overall system performance, scalability, and usability
Create clear documentation and provide knowledge transfer to support long-term ownership and adoption
Act as a senior consultant, owning delivery quality and supporting key stakeholder relationships
Required Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on Workday Adaptive Planning experience
Proven experience architecting and building Adaptive Planning solutions, not just maintaining existing models
Deep expertise in:
Dimensions
Sheets
Versions
Assumptions
Driver-based planning logic
Complex calculations
Performance tuning and model optimization
Proven experience integrating Workday Adaptive Planning with Oracle EPM and/or Oracle ERP
Strong understanding of planning data structures, financial data flows, and integration best practices
Strong knowledge of financial planning and FP&A processes, including budgeting and forecasting
Ability to connect technical configuration decisions to business and financial outcomes
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex models to non-technical stakeholders
Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, RevOps, Data, and IT
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting SaaS or recurring revenue business models
Experience leading or influencing Adaptive Planning best practices and standards
Background in multi-entity or high-growth organizations
Prior consulting or advisory experience in complex planning environments
Ideal Candidate Profile
Senior, hands-on consultant comfortable owning solution delivery end to end
Strong technical builder with business-facing communication skills
Able to operate independently while partnering across multiple functional teams
Skilled at balancing architecture, execution, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management