" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eWorkday Finance Transformation Associate Director\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20644\"\u003e IT \u0026amp; Digital \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20645\"\u003e Change \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20646\"\u003e Auckland CBD \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20647\"\u003e Permanent - Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 25/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eSenior Big 4 consulting opportunity\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead complex finance transformations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCentral Auckland location\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will play a key leadership role across large and complex finance transformation programmes, working with senior client stakeholders from initial strategy and design through implementation and deployment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Your responsibilities will include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading major finance transformation and cloud ERP programmes from design through implementation and go-live\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTaking overall responsibility for the finance technology workstream across complex client engagements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging functional and module leads across multiple areas of the finance solution\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslating finance strategy and business objectives into practical technology and operating-model solutions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading executive-level workshops and helping senior stakeholders evaluate design options and make key decisions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding direction across finance processes, accounting, reporting, controls, data and systems\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinating dependencies across functional design, data migration, integrations, security, testing, change management and deployment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging project scope, delivery quality, programme risks, commercial considerations and senior stakeholder reporting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding design governance and quality assurance across the overall finance solution\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading, coaching and developing consultants within the wider transformation team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting the recruitment and development of specialist finance technology capability\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContributing to proposals, client presentations and business development activity\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelping shape new service offerings, methodologies and reusable delivery assets\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Are Looking For \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are interested in senior finance technology professionals with:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSignificant experience leading \u003cstrong\u003efinance transformation or cloud ERP implementations\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong hands-on knowledge of \u003cstrong\u003eWorkday Financial Management\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience leading an end-to-end finance systems workstream or major transformation programme\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience managing functional or module leads across complex implementations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of finance processes, financial controls, reporting and finance operating models\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to translate finance requirements into scalable system and process designs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of dependencies across finance systems, data, integrations, security, testing and change\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working directly with CFOs, Finance Directors and other senior stakeholders\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence facilitating senior stakeholder and executive-level workshops\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong consulting and client relationship management capability\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience managing delivery risks, governance, scope and quality\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious experience developing and mentoring consulting teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience supporting proposals, solution design or business development would be highly regarded\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelevant Workday Financial Management certifications would be advantageous\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou are likely to be someone who can operate comfortably between \u003cstrong\u003efinance, technology and senior business leadership\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You understand not only how finance systems are implemented, but also how technology can support better finance processes, reporting, controls and operating models.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will be comfortable taking ownership of complex engagements, managing multiple stakeholders and providing clear direction to both clients and delivery teams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Why Consider This Opportunity? This position offers the opportunity to join an established consulting organisation while playing an important role in the continued development of its finance transformation capability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will have the opportunity to:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead significant enterprise finance transformation programmes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork directly with senior finance executives\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake ownership of complex, high-profile client engagements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and develop experienced consulting teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild further expertise across Workday and cloud finance transformation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContribute to the growth of an expanding technology consulting capability\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParticipate in major transformation programmes across New Zealand and the wider region\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork within a flexible hybrid environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess strong professional development and career progression opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow to apply\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Your application will be treated in strict confidence. Apply online or contact Harry or Anthony for a confidential discussion:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarry Dev Singh\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e020 4048 4824\u003cbr\u003eharry@consult.co.nz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Guan\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e027 332 4400\u003cbr\u003eanthony.guan@consult.co.nz \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4473758\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "