Case Study: Deakin University achieves greater finance efficiency and improved reporting with Workday Adaptive Planning

Deakin University boosts finance efficiency and improves reporting

Deakin University, one of Australia’s leading tertiary education providers, needed to replace a highly customized, decade-old ERP system as part of a broader finance transformation. The university wanted faster, more insightful analysis and decision support, greater transparency, and improved efficiency across finance operations. Workday Adaptive Planning was part of the modern finance technology approach Deakin evaluated to support these goals.

Deakin University implemented Workday Adaptive Planning and related Workday financial capabilities to create a single source of truth for finance data, improve reporting, and provide real-time visibility into transactions and consolidations. With Workday Adaptive Planning, Deakin saw better adoption across users, stronger control and transparency, and more time freed up for higher-value work. The university has also benefited from ongoing product updates and new capabilities, helping it stay current and more agile in decision-making.

Deakin University

Vanessa Evans

Deputy Chief Financial Officer