When you join Kainos, you get to think beyond limitations to make an immediate and positive impact – like transforming digital services for millions of citizens or helping Fortune 500 companies get live and thrive on Workday.You’ll be part of a people-first culture that is growing around the world. We’re a creative, committed, and diverse group of individuals who succeed as a team.At Kainos your ideas are heard and valued and you’ll leave a legacy that you can feel proud of.Join us and discover how our people write our story.Main purpose of the role & responsibilities in the business:As an Adaptive Planning Solution Architect at Kainos, you will be fully accountable for the quality of how we deliver, implement and configure Workday Adaptive Planning solutions for our global customer base. You’ll use your technical expertise to engage directly on high profile projects, to handle any significant challenges, and will be an important senior liaison and escalation for our clients. As an expert in the Workday Adaptive Planning solution, you’ll share knowledge and direct thought leadership both internally and externally.You will be responsible for:Providing technical expertise on the Workday Adaptive Planning solution – you will be expected to be a technical expert by maintaining proficiency and certification in the Workday Adaptive Planning solution suiteManaging implementations for our clients – you will manage all phases of Workday Adaptive Planning implementation projects, including:Working with clients to understand their current planning process, and taking a consultative approach to move legacy models into Workday Adaptive PlanningLeveraging your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget, and timeframe, with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identifiedGuiding clients through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of each client’s unique business requirements at all stages of the projectContributing to business development – you will take part in business development activities, working with the sales team on opportunities within your area and will be jointly accountable for achieving sales targets, providing commercially competitive estimates and content to support the sales process.Putting people first & developing others – you’ll manage, coach and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development.Contributing to developing the capability – you will be key to developing the capability in your area and/or your local region, in attracting, recruiting, developing and mentoring senior talent.Minimum (essential) requirements:Excellent customer focus, able to build open and trusted client relationships assess customer needs and manage and challenge customer expectations. You will be able to intervene effectively and resolve customer escalations appropriatelyExtensive experience in accounting/financial management – particularly budgeting and planning and management reportingExtensive experience with implementing at least one Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system (e.g. Workday Adaptive Planning, Host Analytics, Anaplan, Oracle Hyperion)Proven ability to lead teams of consultants in delivering complex technology solutionsExpert proficiency in Excel, in particular designing and building complex financial planning modelsExceptional understanding of and experience in Workday or SaaS delivery methodologies and modelsExcellent understanding of project methodologies, how to manage to them and an expert appreciation of why and how they contribute to successful projectsExcellent leadership skills, including ability to delegate, motivate, lead, attract and develop staffExcellent customer management experience, working with senior executives in customer organisations with the ability to formally present to senior client and conference audiencesExcellent skills in managing conflicting demands and performing effectively in complex and difficult situations, including negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship managementSound commercial understanding of utilisation within a services organisation and the importance of these targetsExcellent written and oral communication skillsA recognised role model and integrations expert within Kainos but also in the wider Workday ecosystem where Kainos’ excellence in this capability is actively promotedAn effective people manager, mentoring and developing junior to mid-level Workday Adaptive Planning Consultants generally as well as leading them on projectsAble, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required)Desirable:Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or BusinessProfessional accounting qualification(s)Develop and deliver products/offerings and services that differentiate Kainos in the marketplaceIdentify talent for rapid development within the capabilitySo what are you waiting for? Let’s write the next incredible chapter of our story together.Embracing our differencesAt 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr