Workday Student Principal Consultant - FInancial Aid and Student Finan…
CognizantFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field, and a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in Workday Financials business analysis, systems, or administration. A Workday Financials certification, such as Workday Financials Core, Procurement, or Reporting, is strongly preferred, and a deep understanding of Workday Financials modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Expenses, Revenue, Banking, and Settlements is required. Experience with Workday reporting tools like Advanced Reporting, Calculated Fields, Composite Reports, and Dashboards is also necessary, and knowledge of integration tools like EIB and BIRT is a plus.
As a Principal Business Systems Analyst, the role involves leading end-to-end Workday Financials enhancements through configuration, testing, validation, and deployment of process improvements to optimize financial workflows. The individual will act as a trusted Workday Subject Matter Expert, partnering with Finance and Accounting teams to understand business challenges and translate them into effective system solutions. They will drive automation initiatives by leveraging Workday capabilities, develop and maintain complex reports, dashboards, and analytics to provide actionable insights, lead and participate in Workday releases and system upgrades, proactively identify system and process optimization opportunities, ensure data accuracy and compliance, and support end-user training and documentation.
Data privacy and governance management platform
OneTrust provides a platform that assists businesses in managing their data privacy, governance, risk, and compliance needs. The platform helps organizations visualize and control their data, addressing the challenge of 'data sprawl' by tracking what data they have, where it is stored, and how it is used. This is crucial for ensuring compliance with various laws and regulations regarding data usage and customer privacy. OneTrust serves a wide range of businesses, from small companies to large enterprises, all of which need to handle data responsibly. The company operates on a subscription model, where clients pay a recurring fee based on their size and data management needs. OneTrust's goal is to empower businesses to use data ethically while maintaining compliance with legal standards.