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Job Description

Location: Europe

INTRODUCTION

Are you excited about supporting organizations in transforming their HR processes through next‑generation technologies? Put your expertise to work for the world’s largest independent technology services provider and become a key player as a Workday pioneer. We’re ready if you are.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Accenture Workday Business Group is a leading global Workday partner with extensive experience delivering some of the most strategic Workday programs. We are also proud to advise and collaborate closely with our clients—from early strategic thinking through technology implementation and transformation, to support and operations.
To learn more about our practice: www.accenture.com/workday

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Would you like to work with international, top-tier technology talent and contribute to large-scale projects for major global organizations?

At Accenture, you will have access to role-specific training for your functional lead position. You will begin with a structured training journey alongside your peers and participate in seminars across different countries. You will be prepared, equipped, and integrated into a strong network to take on challenging and rewarding projects.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and in supporting every individual holistically. Our core values are:
Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity.

“Around the world, one thing is universally true of Accenture people: we care deeply about what we do and the impact we have on our clients and the communities where we live and work. It’s personal to each of us.”
— Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture

What We Offer

  • Innovative, large-scale Workday projects

  • A global network of talented and passionate colleagues

  • Challenging engagements for some of the world’s largest companies

  • Extensive training programs and development opportunities

  • International career and volunteering opportunities

  • A diverse and socially responsible work environment

  • Flexible working hours and remote work options

  • A friendly, collaborative workplace

  • The opportunity to build your career in line with your aspirations

As a Workday Order to Cash Lead

You will be part of a consulting team that delivers far more than technology. From rapid deployments to full transformations, you will provide integrated, cloud-based ERP solutions that enable organizations to adopt more effective ways of working.

In this role, you will help clients maximize the value of their Workday investment by:

  • Leading and contributing to all phases of the Workday Order to Cash implementation lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, and deployment

  • Working with clients to understand business needs, translate them into Workday configurations, and provide expert guidance on best practices

  • Configuring Workday modules to meet business requirements related to financial accounting, statutory reporting, and country-specific needs in global Workday Financials deployments

  • Identifying strategies, risks, and options, and recommending approaches and mitigation plans to address functional and client requirements

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams (finance, IT, project management) to ensure seamless integration of Order to Cash processes with other modules and systems

  • Providing guidance and mentoring to junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to support their development

  • Advising clients on industry standards and best practices

  • Presenting design options through prototyping

  • Understanding and applying Workday and Accenture Workday methodologies

  • Providing the project manager with progress updates and keeping them informed of overall project status

  • Demonstrating strong client and stakeholder management skills to achieve project objectives

  • Supporting innovation through the development of new methods and industry reference assets

Your Profile

Ideally, you have strong financial expertise and several years of experience on the Workday platform, either as a consultant or in a client role, leading and driving the Workday agenda.

You are motivated, solution-oriented, and able to work independently to find effective solutions. You have experience managing and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders. You are results-driven, persuasive, and able to confidently present and sell your ideas.

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We are looking for:

  • Workday Financials certification in Order to Cash. Additional Workday certifications are an advantage

  • Strong experience in financial transformation projects

  • Experience across multiple full-cycle Workday implementations

  • Solid understanding of Order to Cash processes and best practices

  • Fluent in English

  • Ability to meet client travel requirements when necessary and to effectively manage a virtual team as well as client interactions

  • Ability to thrive in a diverse and fast-paced environment

  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to apply logic effectively to solve problems

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines despite competing priorities

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex messages and requirements

  • Strong motivation to work closely with clients and deliver an exceptional client experience

What Will Set You Apart:

  • Fluency in any European Language

  • Additional Workday Finance certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent, Bac+3) in a relevant field (Finance, Business Administration, or Information Systems)

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us at www.accenture.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Company benefits

30 days annual leave + bank holidays
Adoption leave – generous
Annual bonus – depending on role and location
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave – generous
Enhanced paternity leave – generous
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Eye Care Support
Family health insurance
Fertility treatment leave
Health insurance
Life assurance
Open to part time work for some roles
Private GP service
Volunteer days – 3 days paid each year
Wellbeing allowance
Carer’s leave
Learning platform
Share options
Shared parental leave
Compassionate leave
Gym membership
Health assessment
Fertility benefits

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