Workday Financials Consultant

Position Overview

• Location Type: Onsite (potential for hybrid)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $86,085 - $129,127 (depending on experience and qualifications)

As a Workday Financials Grants Principal Consultant, you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation. You will leverage your expertise in Core Financials, Grants Management, Customer Accounts, and Projects to recommend solutions and support clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• Experience:
  • 2+ years of Workday functional implementation experience required.
  • 2-5 years of Financial software experience required.
  • 2-5 years implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software required.
  • Prior experience leading or managing teams required.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency with business processes including: general ledger, budgeting, cash management, grant management, chart of accounts re-design, procure-to-pay, purchase order conversions, expense management, fixed asset management, and/or order-to-cash.
  • Report writing experience and/or Workday Financials certification, highly desired.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Become a Workday Financials expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Leverage expertise to recommend the best solution based on client requirements, budget, and timeframe.
• Guide the customer through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and understanding of unique business requirements.
• Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, keeping the client, project team, and Engagement Manager informed of changes or progress.
• Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to the Workday solution.
• Adapt the scope of the project as needed based on evolving client requirements.
• Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share skills and learnings.

Application Instructions

• Applications will be accepted until 05/21/2025.

Company Information

• Company: Cognizant
• Travel: Minimal travel required, but willingness to travel on-site may be needed.
• Additional Notes:
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a solid commitment to detail.
  • Passion for exceptional customer service and customer collaboration.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.
  • Willingness to reach across teams to accomplish defined goals.