[Remote] Workday Financials Manager (Global Delivery Center) at Cognizant

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Consulting, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

At least 4-5 years relevant Financials Consulting Implementation experience of similar level
Experience leading design, configuration, testing, and post production support for multiple functional areas through at least 1 full Lifecycle Financials implementation
Proficient in Global Financial platform areas such as: 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 writer & composite reporting experience desired
Passion for exceptional client service and collaboration
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage client expectations
Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor Senior Principal Consultants and below, helping them to develop their functional and consulting skills, as well as career progression
Develop, manage and retain a diverse, remote team of consultants supporting Workday’s Financial application
Promote a team-oriented, challenging and innovative work environment designed to promote and maintain the Cognizant Workday Practice Culture
Lead and manage “lead ready” Principal consultants, in a limited capacity, during their transition; offering mentoring, constructive feedback, and support on one or more client engagements
Work closely with engagement managers and team members to identify project needs and develop solutions and strategies
Ensure consultants are adhering to the activities, processes and procedures outlined in Workday’s Implementation Methodology and Cynergy
Drive the practice to achieve high client satisfaction levels
Proactively manage team members’ and practice members’ schedules to insure they are properly utilized, for both billable work and internal projects when not billable
Independently manage work on multiple projects in various phases
Leverage expertise to make recommendations and develop solution based on the client's requirements, budget, and time-frame
Guide clients through facilitated design sessions based on best practices and an understanding of the client's unique business requirements
Coordinate with project teams to align development with client design decisions
Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday FIN solution
Provide status updates to the client, project team, and management on a regular basis
Willingness to take a leadership position on a project or as a Workday Product Lead
Display hands-on expertise of the software, including building complex configurations, moving configuration from tenant to tenant and providing guidance to project team on requirements

Skills

Workday

Financials

General Ledger

Billing

Receivables

Procurement

Payables

Expenses

Asset Management

Projects

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

Risks

Integration challenges from acquisitions may affect service delivery and client satisfaction.

Expansion into IoT exposes Cognizant to competitive pressures.

Geopolitical risks in Eastern Europe could impact Cognizant's operations.

Differentiation

Cognizant's consultative approach tailors digital solutions to specific industry needs.

Strategic acquisitions enhance Cognizant's capabilities in IoT and digital transformation.

Cognizant's strong presence in Eastern Europe boosts its software engineering talent pool.

Upsides

Growing demand for digital transformation boosts Cognizant's service offerings.

IoT market expansion aligns with Cognizant's acquisition of Mobica.

ServiceNow expertise strengthens Cognizant's position in enterprise IT solutions.

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