Here at Focus Cloud , we are working with a Toronto-based organization embarking on a major finance transformation programme centred around the implementation of Workday Financials and Workday Adaptive Planning . They are looking for a hands‑on Workday Adaptive & Finance Lead to act as a trusted advisor to the business, providing independent oversight of the implementation while partnering with Finance, Technology, and delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes.
This is an excellent chance for someone who combines strong Finance process knowledge with deep Workday implementation experience and enjoys being a key voice in solution quality, testing, and programme governance.
What You'll Be Doing Act as the business lead and SME for Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning
Support finance transformation initiatives across budgeting, forecasting, planning, reporting, GL, and finance operations
Work closely with implementation partners and internal stakeholders to review solutions and delivery progress
Champion a "test early, test often" approach throughout the programme lifecycle




Review defects, challenge assumptions, and help drive effective resolution of issues
Provide independent advice and recommendations to business stakeholders
Support business readiness, adoption, and go-live activities
What We're Looking For Strong experience with Workday Adaptive Planning
Background in FP&A;, budgeting, forecasting, General Ledger, and finance operations
Experience working on large-scale finance transformation programmes
Strong testing, QA, UAT, or test governance experience
Ability to challenge delivery partners and provide objective recommendations
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Additional Information Hybrid role based in Toronto (2-3 days onsite)
Initial engagement expected to run for approximately 20-24 months
Adaptive Planning go-live targeted for March 2027
Workday Financials go-live targeted for May 2028

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📌 Workday Adaptive & Finance Lead (Ontario)
🏢 Focus on WD
📍 Ontario