Darktrace is a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats every day.
Darktrace was built on a genuinely differentiated idea: that Adaptive AI could detect and respond to novel, real-time cyber threats. That approach matters more than ever in the era of AI. Today, our customers depend on us to stay ahead.
At Darktrace, we are energized by that responsibility. We work across teams and rally around a shared goal. We own outcomes end to end - step in, step up and see things through without waiting to be asked. We make decisions with urgency, say the hard thing, and hold each other to high standards with care and directness. We move first and learn fast anticipating where our customers are going next, continuously challenging ourselves.
We invest in the skills, learning and opportunities that help people deliver at the level their roles demand, and reward the aptitude and curiosity to grow beyond them.
Our Values: Own It | Win as One | Raise Our Bar | Move First. Learn Fast
Job Description:
Darktrace are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Workday Finance Lead to oversee the management and delivery functional and technical development, system integration and optimisation of Workday Finance functional areas across Procure-to-Pay (PTP), Order-to-Cash (OTC) and Record-to-Report (RTR) . This role is critical in ensuring the system effectively supports our global Finance operations and strategic initiatives.
This role can be based in our London or Cambridge offices on a 2x per week hybrid working model.
In this role you’ll be leading the functional and technical development, system integration and optimisation of Workday Finance functional areas across Procure-to-Pay (PTP), Order-to-Cash (OTC) and Record-to-Report (RTR). Working closely with all areas of the business as well as technical IT teams to ensure the product is fit for purpose, integrates seamlessly across the existing and future technology landscape and meets all business needs, producing a positive user experience backed by efficient processes, clean data and enhanced reporting and analytics requirements. Responsibilities include the following:
- Lead, manage, and develop the Finance Back Office Platform team, ensuring high performance and continuous capability growth.
- Ensure the successful delivery of Workday (WD)–related projects within agreed timelines and budgets.
- Oversee the Workday release management process, with a strong focus on regression testing and optimisation of new features, ensuring system stability and continuous improvement.
- Ensure the timely and effective resolution of production service requests and incidents, maintaining high service standards.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with business functional leaders to support alignment and collaboration.
- Capture and define Workday Finance system requirements, ensuring alignment with the broader product and business roadmap.
- Partner with Finance stakeholders to optimise processes within Workday and maximise return on investment.
- Foster user engagement by ensuring training and support services meet business expectations, with a focus on user experience and adoption.
- Collaborate with IT on broader business initiatives, particularly those involving Workday Finance and related modules.
- Ensure Workday data is validated, controlled, and securely managed in line with business requirements, including identifying data owners and maintaining the highest standards of data quality.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure Workday reporting is accurate, reliable, and aligned to business needs.
- Collaborate with the Systems Operations team to document processes and workflows comprehensively.
- Review and continuously improve business processes in collaboration with all Workday stakeholders.
- Ensure system security through the implementation and regular testing of controls.
- Contribute actively as a member of the Workday leadership team and ensure cross functional Workday platform dependencies are managed working directly with the HCM and Tech leads
- Deliver against defined operational, tactical, and strategic objectives.
We’re seeking an experienced Workday professional with a strong technical background and a deep understanding of HR processes. You will be confident in your ability to configure, optimise, and support a global Workday environment, while partnering closely with HR and IT stakeholders. You should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Extensive hands-on experience as a Workday Finance specialist or lead, with in-depth knowledge of multiple Workday functional areas and business domains(e.g., FDM, Financial Accounting, Business Assets, Procurement, Customer Accounts or Customer Contracts).
- Proven experience in Workday implementation, configuration, and support for a global organization.
- Strong understanding of Finance business processes and how they are supported by Workday.
- Proficiency in Workday reporting and analytics (e.g., custom reports, calculated fields, dashboards).
- Experience with Workday integrations (e.g., EIBs, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, BIRTS) is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Workday certifications are a significant plus.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Benefits:
23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,
Additional day off for your birthday,
Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,
Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,
Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
Enhanced family leave,
Confidential Employee Assistance Program,
Cycle to work scheme.
As a growing business strengthening its governance and controls, this role plays a part in supporting high standards of integrity and accountability.
Darktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Darktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact your Talent Partner.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
- Extensive hands-on experience as a Workday Finance specialist or lead with in-depth knowledge of multiple Workday functional areas (FDM, Financial Accounting, Business Assets, Procurement, Customer Accounts/Contracts).
- Proven experience in Workday implementation, configuration, and support for a global organization.
- Strong understanding of Finance business processes and how they are supported by Workday.
- Proficiency in Workday reporting and analytics (custom reports, calculated fields, dashboards).
- Experience with Workday integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, BIRT).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Workday certifications.
- Ability to configure, optimise, and support a global Workday environment and work independently and collaboratively.
- Experience leading and developing a platform or technical team.
Darktrace Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is considered strong in the U.S., with employer-paid medical, dental, and vision noted alongside good networks. Plan quality stands out as a core strength of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off typically includes around 20–21 days of PTO plus paid holidays, with mentions of an additional birthday day. Parental and family leave are also described as part of the offering.
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Affordable Benefits — Employer-paid health coverage for employees—often extended to dependents—reduces premium costs. This makes core medical benefits more financially accessible.
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What We Do
Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, delivers world-class technology that protects over 5,500 customers worldwide from advanced threats, including ransomware and cloud and SaaS attacks. The company’s fundamentally different approach applies Self-Learning AI to enable machines to understand the business in order to autonomously defend it. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the company has 1,500 employees and over 30 offices worldwide. Darktrace was named one of TIME magazine’s ‘Most Influential Companies’ for 2021.
