job specification

Workday Adaptive Planning Consultant

Rate: 30-50hr USD

Required Skills & Experience

Adaptive Planning Expertise

5+ years of hands‑on Workday Adaptive Planning experience, with direct ownership of model design and builds

Proven experience architecting and building (not just maintaining) Adaptive Planning solutions

Deep expertise with:

Dimensions, sheets, versions, and assumptions

Driver‑based and complex calculation logic

Performance tuning and model optimization

Integrations & Systems

Proven experience integrating Workday Adaptive Planning with Oracle EPM and/or Oracle ERP

Strong understanding of data structures, planning data flows, and integration best practices

Financial & Business Acumen

Strong understanding of financial planning and FP&A processes, including budgeting and forecasting

Experience supporting SaaS or recurring‑revenue business models strongly preferred

Ability to bridge the gap between technical configuration and financial outcomes

Collaboration & Communication

Comfortable working cross‑functionally with Finance, RevOps, Data, and IT teams

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex models to non‑technical stakeholders

Experience operating as a senior consultant, owning delivery and stakeholder relationships

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience leading or influencing Adaptive Planning best practices and standards

Background in multi‑entity or high‑growth organizations

Prior consulting or advisory experience in complex planning environments

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a senior‑level, hands‑on Workday Adaptive Planning consultant to lead the architecture, design, and build of complex planning solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, design, and build scalable planning models in Workday Adaptive Planning

Develop and optimize complex models (dimensions, sheets, versions, driver‑based logic)

Design and support integrations and data workflows across Adaptive Planning and Oracle platforms

Partner with Finance, RevOps, and Data teams to translate planning needs into system solutions

Troubleshoot model and integration issues; improve performance and usability

Create documentation and provide knowledge transfer to support ongoing ownership