VirtualResource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR systems and Workday. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.

What is the role about?

We are seeking a Senior Workday Adaptive Planning Consultant to join our expert team on a flexible, project-based basis. This role is ideal for a highly experienced professional with a proven track record of leading the implementation, configuration, and support of Workday Adaptive Planning.

You will work across a variety of client engagements, serving as a subject matter expert in Adaptive Planning and contributing strategic insight, configuration expertise, and hands-on delivery. This is a senior-level role, and we welcome candidates who can operate autonomously, provide mentorship when needed, and drive the success of complex Workday planning initiatives.

Responsibilities will include:

Lead the end-to-end implementation and/or optimisation of Workday Adaptive Planning across diverse client environments
Deliver post-deployment support, enhancements, and strategic advisory services
Provide expert guidance on best practices in financial planning, forecasting, and modelling within Adaptive Planning
Configure and tailor Adaptive Planning solutions to meet specific customer requirements, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum value
Collaborate with internal and client-side teams (both remote and on-site) to ensure seamless project execution
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term platform sustainability
Contribute to thought leadership within VR, helping shape methodologies and tooling around Adaptive Planning services

As a VR consultant, you will have the flexibility to manage your own day, as long as you meet your set objectives and client demands. Often your team will be a mix of on-site and remote based members who will connect using IM, video calls and an online ticketing system. Good communication skills and time management is essential for this role.

What skills are we looking for?

Must have Skills Required

Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, including at least two full-cycle implementations
Strong functional and technical understanding of Adaptive Planning’s capabilities and configurations
Proven ability to assess downstream impacts and deliver scalable, sustainable solutions
Experience advising clients on financial planning strategy, modelling, reporting, and analytics
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills—able to lead conversations with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote-first environment
Fluent in English (written and verbal)

Other Qualifications/Skills that will be beneficial but not mandatory

Workday Adaptive Planning Certification
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field
Background in software design or systems architecture is a plus

As this is a remote role, you can be based anywhere in the UK or Europe, so long as you are authorised to work in the UK or Europe without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Senior Workday Adaptive Planning Consultant

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