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