Workday Financials Accounting Consultant

Join Kainos and Shape the Future At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together. We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration. Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger. As a Workday Financial Accounting Lead in Kainos, you’ll work in a team to implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for our global customer base, leading the Financial Accounting and Tax workstream. You will build relationships with our customers, shaping and delivering solutions that are aligned to customer needs, fit for purpose and commercially viable. You’ll provide excellent guidance to customers, understanding their business and requirements. You’ll support more junior members of the team and share your knowledge with them. Minimum (Essential) Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as a Financial Accounting Lead for Workday implementations 
• Deep knowledge of the Workday Financial Accounting module; experience with additional modules a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience with Workday Report Writer, EIBs, calculated fields, and security setup
• Strong commercial awareness and full understanding of project and business dynamics
• Exceptional understanding of and experience in Workday delivery methodologies
• Able to rotate through various Workday delivery services, specifically Consulting and Application Management Services
• For Application Management Services, able to deliver work to meet defined Service Level Agreements
• Excellent customer management experience working with stakeholders at all levels in customer organizations with the ability to formally present to client audiences 
• Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required) 
• Ability to work with different functional & technical consultants to understand cross functional dimensions of Workday configuration 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

Desirable

• Workday Financials and FDM Certification
• CPA or equivalent accounting credentials

Embracing our differences   At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive.   We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are.   We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.