Workday Financials Principal Consultant
Cognizant- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates must possess 7+ years of implementation or functional experience in Workday Financial Management, along with 7+ years of consulting experience and 7+ years of expertise in General Ledger accounting processes, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Management, Expense Management, Cash Management, and Grants Management. This role requires a Principal Level (P5/P6) designation.
The Principal Financial Consultant will contribute to the successful implementation of Workday’s financial solutions for healthcare customers by resolving client requirements through tailored Workday financial solutions, demonstrating configurations and supporting customer testing, participating in updated training and events, partnering with the Engagement Manager to ensure project outcomes, participating in customer prospect discovery sessions, mentoring team members, and collaborating with healthcare leadership to drive innovation and improvements in deployments.
Cloud applications for finance and HR management
Workday provides enterprise cloud applications that focus on finance and human resources for medium to large-sized businesses across various industries. Its main products include Workday Human Capital Management, Workday Financial Management, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday Student, which help organizations manage their workforce and streamline financial operations. The software operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to pay a recurring fee based on the number of users and specific modules needed. This model supports continuous updates and improvements to the software. Workday stands out from competitors due to its strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and employee engagement, offering tools like Workday Peakon Employee Voice to enhance workforce experience. The company's goal is to provide essential tools that improve operational efficiency and support businesses in managing their human resources and financial operations effectively.