Workday Financials Consultant (C)

May 26, 2026

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<h1>Join Kainos and Shape the Future </h1>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.MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS:As a Workday Financials Consultant (Consultant) in Kainos, you’ll work in a team to implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for our global customer base, typically leading a project 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. What we are looking for: • Strong understanding of Workday Financials as well as any specialist Capability• Workday Financials Certification • Excellent customer focus, able to assess customer needs, build relationships and manage customer expectations. You will know when to push back, when to escalate, and when to go above and beyond to satisfy a customer • Strong communicator, able to communicate with customers and colleagues with impact, credibility and empathy, including in a remote working situation. Sound ability to formally present to senior Client audiences • Strong commercial awareness and full understanding of project and business dynamics • Ability to work to tight deadlines and make sensible decisions under pressure taking a balanced view of Customer demands and Kainos commercials • Strong consulting skills e.g. presenting, leading workshops, demonstrating and explaining complex functionality or solutions to customers • Able to lead a functional workstream on a prime implementation throughout the full project lifecycle • Willing and able to act as a role model within the capability and mentor and/or line manage more junior consultants • Willing and able to support the sales process including the production of estimates for the delivery of work packages • Commercial understanding of utilisation within a services organisation and the importance of these targets • Able to rotate through various Workday delivery services, specifically Consulting and Application Management Services • Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required) Nice to have: • Professional qualifications in your area of expertise • Experience in post deployment services <h1>Embracing our differences   </h1>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.

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