Adaptive Planning Manager
Adaptive Planning Manager
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Job Description
Were 1st Central a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And thats the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too!
Ready to shape the future of financial planning at 1st Central Were on the lookout for a strategic and hands-on Workday Adaptive Planning Functional Manager to take ownership of our Adaptive Planning platform. In this key role youll be the vital link between Finance and the wider business ensuring our planning systems not only meet todays needs but evolve to support tomorrows ambitions.
If youre passionate about financial systems love turning complexity into clarity and want to make a tangible impact across a vibrant business wed love to hear from you.
Were big on flexible working most of your time will be spent working from home with just one day a week in the office at Haywards Heath West Sussex so you can enjoy the benefits of collaboration without losing the comfort of home. Prefer being in the office more often That works for us too.
We also have a vibrant office in Salford Quays Manchester so if thats a better fit for you youre more than welcome to base yourself there instead. And were open to remote working as well all we ask is that youre able to come into the Haywards Heath office at least once a month so you can stay connected and keep those all-important face-to-face moments going.
Skills youll have that will make you a great fit:
- Workday Adaptive Planning Expertise - youve got hands-on experience configuring managing and improving Workday Adaptive Planning including building models for budgeting forecasting workforce planning and scenario modelling.
- Financial & Analytical Acumen - you understand financial modelling and enterprise budgeting processes inside out and youre confident translating business needs into smart system-based solutions.
- Stakeholder Management & Communication - you know how to build strong relationships across Finance FP&A and the wider business and youre great at bringing people with you on a journey of change.
- Change Management - youve successfully led system implementations upgrades and continuous improvement projectsand you know how to drive adoption and maximise value from planning tools.
Whats involved:
- Responsible for creating and delivering the Workday Adaptive Planning roadmap including new feature implementation system enhancements and long-term scalability initiatives.
- Collaborate with Finance FPA and cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into system solutions.
- Responsible for designing configuring and supporting Adaptive Planning models for budgeting forecasting workforce planning and scenario modelling.
- Lead system upgrades integrations and testing cycles in alignment with roadmap milestones and business priorities.
- Evaluate evolving business needs and emerging technologies to proactively shape Adaptive Planning capabilities.
- Develop user training documentation and change management strategies to drive adoption and maximise ROI.
- Monitor data quality system performance and address support issues with urgency.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for Workday Adaptive engaging in Workday community and customer to build a network of resources.
- Conduct colleague management duties including Manage mentoring and support development of colleagues to maximise their experience and learning; delivering coaching and feedback to direct reports to achieve KPIs and SLAs and conducting regular performance reviews including probationary reviews and annual appraisals as necessary; Assist the recruitment process where necessary.
- Comply with the requirements and act in accordance with the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times
- Ensure compliance with Company Policies Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times
Experience knowledge skills & qualifications:
- Extensive experience in Finance Accounting Information Systems or a related field.
- Strong understanding of finance processes and terminology with proven expertise in financial modelling enterprise budgeting and planning cycles.
- Significant experience with Workday Adaptive Planning including configuration management implementation and post-go-live support.
- Familiar with the broader Workday ecosystem (e.g. HCM Financials) and integration touchpoints.
- Experience defining and executing system/product roadmaps in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Proven track record of successful system implementations and facilitating business change including process definition re-engineering and service/product development.
- Skilled in selecting and applying a range of business analysis and elicitation techniques such as interviews workshops prototyping task analysis and documentation reviews.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on data-driven process improvement.
- Knowledge of structured yet agile approaches to analysis and change delivery.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong workshop and meeting facilitation experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications particularly Excel.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and think clearly in challenging situations.
- Background in insurance or financial services preferred though other sectors will be considered.
Behaviours
- Empathetic collaborative and able to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Commercially focused results-driven and committed to driving business improvements.
- Self-motivated enthusiastic and able to take initiative when making decisions.
- Organised proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible and adaptable with a positive attitude.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
If youre ready to take the lead on shaping the future of our planning platform and want to be part of a business where your ideas and expertise will truly make a difference then wed love to hear from you. Apply now and join us at 1st Central - bringing clarity to complexity driving innovation across our finance systems and helping power smarter decisionstoday and for the future.
What can we do for you
People first. Always. Were passionate about our colleagues and know the best people deserve an extraordinary working environment. We owe it to them so thats what we offer. Our workplaces are energetic inspirational supportive. To get a taste of the advantages youll enjoy take a look at all our perks in full here.
Intrigued Our Talent team can tell you everything you need to know about what we want and what were offering so feel free to get in touch.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
