Workday Financials Principal Consultant
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Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Consulting, Technology, FinanceIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's/College Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent, preferably CPA
- Workday Financial Supplemental Certification is an advantage (Budget, Expense, Record to Report, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, etc.)
- 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
- Previous experience with other ERP Financials and/or Procurement technology (Oracle, SAP, Peoplesoft)
- Strong consulting and presentation skills with the ability to effectively manage client expectations
- Strong analytical mindset and usage of analytics and reporting tools
Responsibilities
- Execute the day-to-day activities of Workday Financials project support for a variety of client contracts
- Become a Workday Financials expert with deep knowledge of core functionality and future product direction
- Lead an account which works directly with Client teams to deliver and manage the project with high quality deliverable, on time and within the budgeted hours
- Provide subject matter expertise on Workday best practices
- Conduct sessions with clients to analyze business requirements and provide solutions to complex business problems
- Manage account communication with key client users
- Coordinate operations meeting/requests and priorities and SLAs
- Mentor other consultants and actively share product knowledge with others to grow our practice
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this position remote?
Yes, this position is remote.
What education or certifications are required for this role?
A Bachelor's/College Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent is required, preferably CPA. Workday Financial Supplemental Certification (Budget, Expense, Record to Report, Procure to Pay, Order to cash, etc.) is an advantage.
What key skills and experience are needed for the Workday Financials Consultant role?
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 is required. Previous experience with other ERP Financials and/or Procurement technology (Oracle, SAP, Peoplesoft) is also needed, along with strong consulting and presentation skills and a strong analytical mindset.
What is the company culture like at Cognizant?
Cognizant offers an entrepreneurial environment that welcomes ideas, a dynamic and fast-paced HR transformation consulting practice, and core values like 'Work as One' emphasizing teamwork beyond roles. It provides outreach programs, learning opportunities, global operations, and affinity groups.
What makes a strong candidate for this Workday Financials Consultant position?
Strong candidates will have deep expertise in Workday Financials core functionality, experience leading client projects with high-quality deliverables on time and within budget, proficiency in key financial business processes, prior ERP experience, and the ability to mentor others while managing client expectations effectively.
Cognizant
Professional services for digital transformation
About Cognizant
Cognizant provides professional services that help businesses adapt to the digital age. The company works with clients to improve their business operations and technology systems through a consultative approach that focuses on specific industries. This means they tailor their services to meet the unique needs of each client, helping them to innovate and operate more efficiently. Unlike many competitors, Cognizant emphasizes a deep understanding of various industries, which allows them to offer more relevant solutions. The goal of Cognizant is to empower clients to thrive in a digital world by transforming their business models and enhancing their operational capabilities.
Teaneck Township, New JerseyHeadquarters
1994Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees
