Workday Financials Consultant
CognizantFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates should have 6+ years of experience implementing Financial and/or Expense Management ERP solutions, with previous consulting experience. Functional expertise in General Ledger, Accounts Payable, or Accounts Receivable is required, along with experience in requirements capturing, configuration, data conversion, and testing.
The Senior Functional Consultant will work with customer project teams to design, configure, and deploy Workday Financials solutions. Responsibilities include becoming an expert in the Workday Financial Management product suite, understanding client business requirements, configuring the Workday solution, assisting clients with testing and data conversion, and configuring/testing integrations. The consultant will also mentor new consultants, ensure clients adopt Workday best practices, and provide status reports to the Engagement Manager.
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.