Workday Financials Senior Principal Consultant
Cognizant- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Financial Analyst, preferably in a SaaS or technology environment. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills are essential, and experience with Workday Adaptive Planning is highly desirable.
The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for driving monthly headcount and financial forecast cycles in Workday Adaptive Planning, partnering with the SVP of Workday Success Plans to provide financial and operational analytics, benchmarks, insights, and recommendations, and supporting strategic decision-making through meticulous data analysis and communication.
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.