Adaptive Planning Senior Consultant - Virtual

• Independently consults with external clients and participates in all stages of the Workday Adaptive Planning project lifecycle, from planning and design phases through testing and deployment for Workday Adaptive Planning by developing solutions to complex problems/projects across multiple clients
• Effectively leads Medium to large client deliverables from start to finish across multiple, concurrent projects utilizing Alight's quality standards and consulting methodology
• Review and analyze spreadsheet-based financial models and re-engineer into Workday Adaptive Planning
• Provide guidance to clients regarding finance best practices to be incorporated in their model
• Contribute to project management and ensure client satisfaction
• Run meetings independently with clients overseeing activities of other Adaptive consultants and their deliverables
• Deliver end to end projects with limited support on complex items from Managers/Project Managers
• Responsible for weekly client meetings and project budget management
• Integrates with other areas across Alight and functions to provide a complete solution
• Consults on impact of decisions to operating post-implementation and downstream systems
• Manages self and team member(s) work to project scope, timeline, risk and budget
• Listens to client request, assesses actual client need, provides subjective matter expertise, proposes alternatives, and recommends solution(s). Depending on scope of project, may coach team members to execute same
• Frequently discusses, and can articulate to clients, lessons learned from previous client experience, Workday best practices as well as Alight's Point of View
• Proactively identifies trouble spots for client and recommends solutions
• Contributes to the development of internal resources via mentoring, coaching, and directing work
• Participates in and may lead internal business initiatives to assist the organization in building our Alight brand and collateral, including but not limited to internal domain groups, chats and training
• Participates in building the Alight Brand by participating in Workday ecosystem product groups/chats and contributes advanced thinking and sharing of ideas within the ecosystem
• Creates work estimates and solutions for small or specific bodies of work.
  
  
• Becomes an expert in the Workday Adaptive Planning suite with a broad-based knowledge of all Workday products and financials, while also being able to architect solutions within specific area(s)
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert in functional/technical areas of Adaptive Planning such as revenue modeling, reporting, consolidations, or other areas specific to planning
• Demonstrate strong presentation, communication, listening and consultative skills to guide and drive discussions
• Participates in client sales meetings, assisting with collateral creation where needed
• Creates work estimates and solutions for small or specific bodies of work.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience:

• Maintain proficiency and certification in the Workday Adaptive Planning solution suite
• 3 to 7 plus years of experience working with Adaptive Insights and/or financial planning / workforce planning
• Strong financial and/or management accounting background
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly skilled with MS Excel
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Up to 15% travel
  

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent work experience

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

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DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.