Workday

Senior Solution Consultant, HCM - Financial Services or Public Sector

United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Enterprise Software, Human Capital ManagementIndustries

Position Overview

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At Workday, our culture is driven by our value of putting our people first. We believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is essential for success. We look after our people, communities, and the planet while remaining profitable. We encourage you to shine and bring your brightest self to work.

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About the Team

As a member of our diverse and skilled Presales team, you will have the opportunity to learn and demonstrate skills while being challenged daily. You will be part of building something incredible alongside hardworking individuals.

About the Role

In this role, you will use and further develop your presentation abilities, collaborative presales experience, and HCM expertise to articulate and differentiate the value of Software as a Service (SaaS) and expand its adoption.

Our Presales teams strategically collaborate with the sales organization to build a compelling vision of Workday solutions and differentiators through a value selling approach. You will be equipped to provide in-depth HCM product knowledge to sales teams and customers through sales presentations and product demonstrations, focusing on:

  • Employee engagement
  • Talent
  • People analytics
  • Recruiting
  • Learning

Responsibilities

  • Connect the business needs of prospective clients with Workday solutions by crafting high-quality, contextual content.
  • Deliver creative and engaging presentations to help customers transform and streamline their business, reach strategic goals, and tackle business challenges.
  • Focus on Financial Services or Public Sector customers (vertically aligned).
  • Assist in assessing the potential application of Workday solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Prepare detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of customer products/applications/solutions, showcasing the value of our solution.
  • Provide consultation to prospective users and/or product capability assessment and validation.
  • Assist with responding to prospect Request for Proposals (RFPs) as needed.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Domain expertise and experience in HCM and cross ERP functions.
  • Strong presentation skills, including focused software demonstration techniques, sales messaging, and storytelling.
  • Proven experience with various internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on the Chief Human Resources Office (CHRO).
  • Problem-solving skills to address prospect concerns and requirements and craft creative solutions.
  • Value-based selling (value-led approach) in a Presales / Sales Consulting environment.

Skills

Solution Consulting
HCM
Financial Services
Public Sector
Presales
Client Needs Analysis
Workday Solutions

Workday

Cloud applications for finance and HR management

About Workday

Workday provides enterprise cloud applications that focus on finance and human resources for medium to large-sized businesses across various industries. Its main products include Workday Human Capital Management, Workday Financial Management, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday Student, which help organizations manage their workforce and streamline financial operations. The software operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to pay a recurring fee based on the number of users and specific modules needed. This model supports continuous updates and improvements to the software. Workday stands out from competitors due to its strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and employee engagement, offering tools like Workday Peakon Employee Voice to enhance workforce experience. The company's goal is to provide essential tools that improve operational efficiency and support businesses in managing their human resources and financial operations effectively.

Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$209.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Stock Options
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Emerging HR tech startups like Buk could challenge Workday's market share.
Dependency on third-party platforms like Udemy may complicate service delivery.
Strategic shifts under new leadership could disrupt existing customer relationships.

Differentiation

Workday is a leader in cloud-based HCM and ERP solutions for large enterprises.
The company offers a subscription model ensuring steady revenue and continuous software updates.
Workday's focus on employee engagement tools like Peakon sets it apart in the market.

Upsides

Increased demand for cloud HCM solutions boosts Workday's market potential.
AI-driven analytics enhance Workday's financial management offerings with predictive insights.
Workday's partner ecosystem expansion, like with MetLife, opens new customer opportunities.

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