Infosys, a leader in digital services and consulting, has announced a new strategic partnership with Metro Bank, an independent bank in the UK, and Workday, an AI-driven platform for managing financial operations. This collaboration aims to modernize Metro Bank”s finance operations by transitioning from outdated systems to a unified, cloud-native platform.
As part of this initiative, Infosys and Workday will implement various solutions, including Workday Financial Management, Workday Accounting Center, Workday Spend Management, and Workday Prism Analytics. These tools are designed to streamline business processes, centralize financial data, and automate essential functions, ultimately enhancing the bank”s agility and decision-making capabilities.
The transformation will also bolster governance and risk management by providing improved controls and audit trails. Marc Page, Chief Financial Officer of Metro Bank, expressed enthusiasm about this partnership, stating, “We”re continuing to transform our platforms through our partnership with Infosys, helping our digital advancement. This collaboration with Infosys and Workday will help to unify our core finance operations, providing colleagues with self-service tools and simplifying daily operations. This supports our long-term growth strategy and will help us to scale and evolve in the future.”
Daniel Pell, Vice President and Country Leader for Workday in the UK and Ireland, highlighted the significant changes occurring within the financial services sector. He remarked, “Metro Bank”s decision to work with Workday reflects a clear vision: to simplify complexity, unlock insight, and empower their people. Together with Infosys, we”re proud to support a transformation that will position the bank to move faster, operate smarter, and shape the future of customer service.”
Dinesh Rao, Executive Vice President and Chief Delivery Officer at Infosys, noted the importance of reimagining financial operations for the digital era. He stated, “Our work with Metro Bank exemplifies our deep expertise in enabling comprehensive enterprise modernization within the banking and financial services industry. By providing a holistic approach to their transformation journey, we are helping them unlock exponential efficiency and strategic agility.”
Both Infosys and Workday are committed to assisting financial institutions in embracing cloud-first strategies to achieve unparalleled flexibility and intelligence, viewing platforms like Workday as essential for fostering sustainable growth and innovation.
Workday is utilized by over 11,000 organizations globally, ranging from medium-sized enterprises to more than 60% of the Fortune 500. Meanwhile, Infosys has a workforce of over 320,000 individuals dedicated to driving digital transformation across 59 countries, emphasizing a commitment to sustainability and inclusivity in the workplace.
