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Principal Adaptive Planning Consultant


Company : Henderson Drake


Location : leicester, midlands


Created : 2025-06-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are working with the UK’s leading Adaptive Planning delivery partner, a company that has achieved Platinum partner status and is expanding rapidly across Europe. Known for delivering high-impact financial transformation projects, this consultancy partners with some of the world’s most recognisable brands across a range of industries. With a strong reputation for excellence and a growing team of specialists, they offer an exciting opportunity for experienced consultants who want to shape the future of finance.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end implementations of Workday Adaptive Planning solutions for mid to enterprise clientsEngage directly with CFOs, FDs, and FP&A teams to understand requirements and design fit-for-purpose modelsTranslate complex business needs into technical solutions and oversee configuration and deliveryManage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communicationProvide quality assurance across deliverables and ensure adherence to project standardsSupport pre-sales activity, including demos, scoping, and proposal developmentMentor and support junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing across the teamRequirementsProven experience leading Adaptive Planning implementations, ideally in a consultancy settingStrong understanding of FP&A processes, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modellingAbility to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsComfortable managing multiple workstreams and working in a fast-paced environmentKnowledge of related systems (e.g., Workday Financials, NetSuite, Anaplan) is a bonusWillingness to travel occasionally within the UK and Europe when required