Workday Financials Senior Principal Consultant (Strategic Sourcing)
Cognizant- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and have 6 or more years of experience implementing financial solutions, with a focus on Workday Financials. Strong experience with Workday’s Procure to Pay functionalities, including Workday Strategic Sourcing, is required. Demonstrated ability to lead design sessions, drive client business requirements, and configure and prototype the Workday solution is essential.
The Sr Financials Consultant will provide Workday product and implementation expertise to their engagements, working with clients to understand their business requirements and help configure and test the Workday solution. They will lead design sessions, support client testing, convert legacy data into Workday, assist with integration consulting, and mentor new consultants. Furthermore, they will deliver status reports to the Engagement Manager and ensure compliance with agreed-upon checkpoints, while also participating in update training and sharing product skills with other consultants.
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.