Functional Consultant - Adaptive Planning

Company: Workday
Company: Workday
Location: USA, IL, Remote
Commitment: Full Time
Posted on: 2025-09-28 05:07
Your work days are brighter here.At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security.  Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.   Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.  In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.About the TeamWorkday’s Consulting teams, are driven by a passion for our products and the success of our customers in implementing our best in class cloud solutions. We’re a diverse group of people, with an invaluable mix of experience and backgrounds, located across multiple locations within the region.Our team promotes Workday’s core values with ‘Employees’ being the first of them. This is why we:offer flexible work schedules;empower you to follow your desired career path & achieve professional and personal goalsencourage work-life balance and wellbeing;are proud to champion equal opportunities for everyone.We are often remote from one another but that doesn’t stop our sense of collaboration, supportiveness and fun!About the RoleAbout the RoleAs a member of the Professional Services team, you’ll play a key role in the end-to-end implementation of Workday’s Adaptive Planning product, across a varied portfolio of customers. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to the customer, either leading or supporting the implementation of single or multiple Finance functional streams, on any given implementation project.What you will achieve in your first 12 monthsGain a practical understanding of Workday’s implementation methodology at each stage of the project life cycle:Gathering and understanding Customer’s Business Requirements and demonstrating core Workday concepts, utilizing pre-delivered Workday solutionsTranslating Customer requirements into configured solutions and ensuring detailed unit testing of the Workday solutionSupporting your customer during multiple rounds of testing, responding to and resolving test issues under the guidance of the Lead Consultant Undertaking final deployment activities for the customer, including the provision of knowledge transfer and post-production support activitiesWithin your 1st year you can expect to have worked on at least 3 full-cycle implementation projects within your areas of expertiseIn your 2nd year, you’ll continue to build on the knowledge that you’ve learnt, through additional training offerings and multiple/concurrent project experiences.Here are some of the activities you will experience on your Workday career journey:Month 1 - 3: Complete the Workday Adaptive Planning Certification trainingOnce Certified, you’ll supplement your initial product knowledge through active project engagements, working under the guidance of a Functional Architect or Senior ConsultantYou will work closely with other Consulting teams on projects, including Integration Consultants, to ensure seamless collaboration between the various touchpoints of the applicationAbout YouAbout YouThis role requires a blended mix of Functional and Technical Consulting skills relating to the implementation of business software applications. Workday Consultants act as trusted advisors to our Customers, as a result we are Business Consultants who are specialists in the functional aspects of the Workday platform. If you have existing or transferable experience in any of the following areas, then we’d love to hear from you!Basic Qualifications Functional Consultant Requirements: 2+ years of experience working with, or implementing Adaptive Planning or a Tier 1 Planning software application such as:,  Anaplan, OneStream, Hyperion or a similar application2+ years Consulting experience with a Consulting/Software CompanySenior Functional Consultant Requirements:4+ years of experience working with, or implementing Adaptive Planning or a Tier 1 Planning software application such as:,  Anaplan, OneStream, Hyperion or a similar application4+ years Consulting experience with a Consulting/Software CompanyOther QualificationsKnowledge of Workday Financials or HCM either as an implementer or user preferredBusiness analysis and requirements gathering skillsA problem solver, with a passion for delivering exceptional levels of customer serviceA strong presenter with excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility and desire to learn technology quickly through a mix of different mediumsResourceful and adaptable; you’ll be comfortable working remotely, utilizing a variety of tools with a high degree of autonomyAbility to travel as needed to client sitesWorkday Pay Transparency StatementThe annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.Primary Location: USA.IL.Home Office Primary Location Base Pay Range: $116,900 USD - $175,400 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $111,100 USD - $197,300 USDAdditional Considerations: If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $116,900 - $175,400 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below: 10/01/2025Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
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