Manager, FP&A - Workday Adaptive Planning at Checkout.com

Company Description We’re Checkout.com [Upgrade to PRO to see link] – you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen. Checkout.com [Upgrade to PRO to see link] is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why. With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they’re fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn’t just another job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech. Checkout.com [Upgrade to PRO to see link] is looking for a talented and driven individual to join our Corporate FP&A team. We are a fast-scaling international organisation where Corporate FP&A sits at the centre of the broader finance team, helping to drive overall business planning and supporting the CFO and senior finance leaders on cross-functional projects. THE ROLE Reporting directly into the Director of Corporate FP&A, this is a critical and highly visible role. You will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Workday Adaptive Planning within the Finance function. Your primary objective is to bridge the gap between financial strategy and technical execution, ensuring our planning tools are robust, scalable, and provide high-impact insights to leadership. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING - Serve as the primary Finance Subject Matter Expert for Workday Adaptive, collaborating with the Tech Department to develop and implement a roadmap that ensures the system scales with business needs. - Lead the design and implementation of new capabilities within Adaptive. A key focus will be building balance sheet and cash flow forecasting models, as well as enhancing existing Operating Expenses and Headcount models. - Partner with the wider FP&A team on a daily basis to drive model improvements, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve the information flow between management accounts and planning. - Work cross-functionally to maintain data consistency, quality, and accuracy across group budgets and reporting. - Implement process changes and best practices to support financial planning cycles, spanning quarterly forecast updates and monthly management information (MI) packs. ABOUT YOU - Extensive, hands-on experience using Workday Adaptive Planning from a power-user or administrator perspective. - A strong background in Finance or FP&A. A formal accounting qualification is not strictly required, but a thorough understanding of financial planning and business analysis is essential. - Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, with a proven ability to translate raw data into clear, actionable insights. - A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a track record of identifying complex issues and building scalable, detail-oriented solutions. - Strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and aligning teams across Tech and Finance. - Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. - A collaborative mindset focused on co-creating solutions with Finance colleagues, sharing system knowledge, and driving adoption across the team. PREFERRED SECTOR KNOWLEDGE - Experience in Financial Services and Payments is a plus, but not essential. Additional Information Bring all of you to work We create the conditions for high performers to thrive, through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one. Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity, and where your growth is in your hands. We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here. It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. Life at Checkout.com [Upgrade to PRO to see link] We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection. Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page [Upgrade to PRO to see link] to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us. For a closer look at daily life at Checkout.com [Upgrade to PRO to see link] follow us on LinkedIn [Upgrade to PRO to see link] and Instagram [Upgrade to PRO to see link]