James Mc Lernon
About James Mc Lernon
James Mc Lernon is the Workday Director and Financials Practice Area Lead for EMEA at Alight Solutions, with extensive experience in Workday Financials and a background in financial consulting.
Company
James Mc Lernon is currently employed at Alight Solutions, where he serves as the Workday Director, Financials Practice Area Lead - EMEA. Alight Solutions is known for providing integrated benefits, payroll, and cloud solutions aimed at improving employee experiences.
Title
James Mc Lernon holds the position of Workday Director, Financials Practice Area Lead - EMEA at Alight Solutions. In this role, he leads the financial practice area across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, focusing on leveraging Workday's capabilities to optimize financial operations for clients.
Education and Expertise
James Mc Lernon completed his studies at the University of Ulster, where he earned a Master's degree in Business Studies in 2013. Prior to that, he achieved a BA (Hons) in Economics from The Manchester Metropolitan University in 2012. James has significant expertise in Workday Financials, honed through various roles at Alight Solutions, including Financials Consultant, Associate Manager, Manager, and now Director.
Professional Background
Before his current role at Alight Solutions, James Mc Lernon worked as a Workday Manager and Associate Manager within the same company. His earlier roles include Senior Consultant at Deloitte UK in Belfast and Senior Associate and Associate positions at PwC. James's career began in customer service and administrative roles, including a Customer Advisor position at Phoenix Supply Ltd and a Recreation Assistant role at Down District Council.
Achievements in Workday Financials
James Mc Lernon has an extensive background in Workday Financials. He has served in multiple roles at Alight Solutions, building a robust portfolio of experience. As the Workday Director, Financials Practice Area Lead - EMEA, James oversees the implementation and optimization of Workday Financials, helping clients streamline their financial operations across the region.