Workday Financials Consultant

Position Overview

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

Cognizant is seeking a Workday Financials Grants Principal Consultant. This role involves guiding clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation, with expertise in Core Financials, Grants Management, Customer Accounts, and Projects. The ideal candidate possesses a technical aptitude and the ability to configure the product to meet business requirements and design specifications.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• Workday Experience: 2+ years of Workday functional implementation experience required.
• Financial Software Experience: 2-5 years of Financial software experience required.
• ERP/SaaS Implementation: 2-5 years implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software required.
• Business Process Proficiency:
  • General Ledger
  • Budgeting
  • Cash Management
  • Grant Management
  • Chart of Accounts Re-design
  • Procure-to-Pay
  • Purchase Order Conversions
  • Expense Management
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Order-to-Cash
• Team Leadership: Prior experience leading or managing teams required.

Responsibilities

• Become a Workday Financials expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Recommend the best solution based on client requirements, budget, and timeframe, adapting scope as needed.
• Guide clients through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices.
• Support clients through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transition to the Workday solution.
• Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, keeping clients, project teams, and Engagement Managers informed.
• Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share skills and learnings.

Skills & Desired Qualifications

• Report Writing/Certification: Report writing experience and/or Workday Financials certification (highly desired).
• Work Environment: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to detail.
• Customer Focus: Passion for exceptional customer service and collaboration.
• Communication: Strong communication and presentation skills, managing customer expectations effectively.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Teamwork: Willingness to collaborate across teams to achieve goals.
• Travel: Minimal travel required, with flexibility for on-site visits as needed.

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until 07/21/2025.

Company Information

• Company: Cognizant