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Ayming

Business performance consulting and ROI optimization

HR and Finance Application Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Levallois-Perret, France
HybridUp to 108 telework days per year; the role is hybrid.
IT OperationsEnterprise Applications

About the job

Requirements
  • Practical experience administering Workday, including configuration, security, and the Business Process Framework.
  • Experience managing incidents and changes on a business-critical platform covering multiple functional domains.
  • Ability to work with data owners in Human Resources, Finance, Procurement, and Billing by supporting and enabling them rather than directly owning their data.
  • Experience establishing or operating a Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 support model.
  • Fluency in French.
  • Professional English proficiency for working with the integrator and supporting an international scope.
  • Rigor and organizational skills.
  • Analytical and synthesis skills with strong written and interpersonal communication abilities.
  • Service orientation and commitment to quality.
  • Autonomy, curiosity, and the ability to make proactive recommendations.
Responsibilities
  • Administer Workday and its connected applications, including configuration, security, and business-process changes.
  • Own configuration, changes, incidents, and security across the application scope.
  • Ensure data quality and enable data owners to manage their own data.
  • Support operational teams in their daily use of the applications.
  • Provide Level 2 support for requests and incidents.
  • Develop request- and incident-handling procedures with the Level 1 support team for applications within scope.
  • Act as the primary contact for the implementation partner providing Level 3 support.
  • Contribute to Workday-related projects through design, testing, and implementation.
  • Incorporate operational and administration considerations into project decisions to ensure solutions remain easy to operate and maintain after production deployment.

About the company

Ayming helps businesses improve performance by combining specialized knowledge across innovation, operations, and people with hands-on collaboration. The firm works with clients to identify opportunities for growth, optimize processes, and maximize value from R&D and other funding, delivering practical action and measurable results. With 1,300 employees across 15 countries in Europe and North America and 30+ years of experience, Ayming differentiates itself through its deep cross‑disciplinary expertise, long-standing client relationships, and a proven track record of delivering return on investment, including generating about €1.1 billion per year in R&D funding for clients. The goal is to help clients go further by turning insight into concrete improvements that boost performance and funding.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Levallois-Perret, France

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • Andera Partners' January 2025 majority stake funds targeted acquisitions and growth.
  • Ayming and ERM won £7m Innovate UK funding on 11 March 2026.
  • Ayming's 2026 hiring and 1,497 employees signal continued commercial expansion.

What critics are saying

  • UK HMRC scrutiny remains intense; Ayming's 3.6% enquiry rate depends on perfect compliance.
  • Ayming's revenue depends on government incentives; tighter UK and EU regimes shrink demand.
  • Andera's 2025 levered expansion plan plus acquisitions raises integration and execution risk.

What makes Ayming unique

  • Ayming combines R&D tax, innovation financing, and HR consulting across 15 countries.
  • Its Benchmark 2026 shapes client strategy on incentive design in 25 countries.
  • Astolfi adds 75 Italian specialists, deepening Ayming's European innovation-financing footprint.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Remote Work Options
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Meal Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Training Programs
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
Real Deals
Jan 21st, 2025
Andera Partners Acquires Majority in Ayming

Andera Partners has acquired a majority stake in the French HR and finance consultancy firm Ayming. The transaction was reported by Stephanie Ball on January 21, 2025.

Andera Partners
Jan 20th, 2025
Ayming joins forces with Andera Partners to accelerate its development alongside the management team. - ANDERA PARTNERS

Ayming, a global leader in performance consulting, specializing in innovation financing in France and internationally, as well as HR management in France, announces the entry of Andera Partners as a majority shareholder through its Andera MidCap 5 fund. This strategic investment, carried out in partnership with the management team led by Hervé Amar and Denis...

Financecommunity
Oct 1st, 2024
Ayming Acquires Astolfi, Expands in Italy

Ayming has acquired Astolfi, enhancing its presence in Italy. The acquisition follows a preliminary agreement on July 10 and involves advisors Eversheds Sutherland for legal aspects and EY Advisory for financial and tax aspects. Astolfi's shareholders were advised by KPMG Corporate Finance and Studio ALMA-LED. This integration adds 75 specialized consultants to Ayming's team in Italy, supporting their growth and focus on energy transformation and technological innovation.

BNN Breaking
Feb 19th, 2024
Ayming Appoints Mark Smith as New Managing Director for UK and Ireland Division

In a notable stride towards fortifying its position in the competitive market of business performance consultancy, Ayming has announced the appointment of Mark Smith as the new managing director of its UK and Ireland division.

EMZ Partners
Jul 29th, 2022
EMZ Partners acquires a stake in Ayming to support the group's international development - Emz Partners

The EMZ fund, along with Ayming’s leadership team, is acquiring a stake in the business performance consulting group to enable it to accelerate its international development.