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At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of nearly 800 changemakers, operating in more than 30 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Workday Financials Systems Lead to join our team. This will be a one year contract. Reporting into the Financial Controller, as a Workday Financials Systems Lead, you will be responsible for managing and optimising the Workday Financials system since our go-live in October 2023. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, and business operations, to ensure the configuration and, maintenance and ongoing development of Workday Financials modules meet the company's ambition. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and extensive knowledge of Workday Financials and enhancements.

Please note, it is essential you have an existing right to work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing management of Workday Financials modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Financial Reporting.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to oversee system requirements, design solutions, and configure Workday Financials to meet business needs.
• Lead and implement on Workday upgrades, enhancements, and integrations with other enterprise systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday Financial Management system-related issues, troubleshooting and resolution.
• Provide ongoing support and systems training to end users on system functionality and ensure best practices.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including process flows, user guides, and training materials.
• Lead system testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Industry standards.
• Management of the Adaptive insights system and integrations to Workday, working closely with the FP&A and key stakeholders to ensure the system is up to date with the Institute's reporting, financial modelling, and planning requirements.
• Implement and configure supplier contracts, asset management, month-end workflow, donor reporting, executive dashboards, and OCR and bank integrations.
• As a confident systems expert, provide Workday training to finance and non-finance personnel globally.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within Workday Financials.
• Stay current with Workday releases and industry best practices.
• Oversight of legacy accounting systems - systems@work (expenses), Sage 200

The above items are not exhaustive, and other tasks/projects may come up that are suitable for your role and will require action.

Person Specification

The post holder will be a proactive, forward-looking Workday Finance professional with proven experience in upscaling the Workday Finance System to meet business needs in line with compliance and regulatory requirements.

Therefore, the successful candidate for the role should be able to display the majority of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g. CPA, CMA, Workday Certification) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management or accounting roles, with at least 3 years of experience working with Workday Financial Management.
• Strong knowledge of Workday Financials modules and configuration.
• Strong understanding of financial processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and mentor in regard to system usage.
• Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Systems@work and Sage 200, not essential
• Experience with Adaptive Planning is an advantage.

TBI believes that embracing diversity and inclusion makes us a better place to work. It is our goal to reflect everyone in society, and we actively welcome applications from individuals and groups who are underrepresented in the workplace. We celebrate difference, be it ethnicity, religion, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Closing Date:

2024-03-19