Workday Financials Principal Consultant

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Cognizant is seeking a Workday Financials Principal Consultant with extensive experience in Financial Management systems. In this role, you will lead clients through the transformation, implementation, and operational phases of Workday projects. A strong technical aptitude is essential, enabling you to configure the Workday product to meet specific business requirements and design specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Become a Workday Financials expert, demonstrating proficiency in design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Leverage expertise to recommend optimal solutions based on client requirements, budget, and timeframe, with the flexibility to adapt scope as new needs arise.
• Guide clients through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions, applying best practices and understanding unique business requirements at all project stages.
• Engage and support clients throughout all project phases, ensuring a seamless transition from legacy systems to the Workday solution.
• Manage multiple tasks with limited direction, providing regular updates on project changes and progress to the client, project team, and Engagement Manager.
• Actively participate in update training and internal knowledge-sharing opportunities.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Required: 2+ years of Workday functional implementation experience.
• Required: 2-5 years of Financial software experience.
• Required: 2-5 years of implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software.
• Required Proficiency in Business Processes: 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.
• Required: Prior experience leading or managing teams.
• Highly Desired: Report writing experience and/or Workday Financials certification.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong commitment to detail.
• Passion for exceptional customer service and collaboration.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to collaborate across teams to achieve defined goals.
• Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on-site if needed.

Salary and Other Compensation

• Application Deadline: 10/21/2025
• Annual Salary: $106,171 - [Salary range not fully specified] (depending on experience and qualifications)
• This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to applicable plan terms.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Why Choose Cognizant

• Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas.
• Opportunity to do great work.
• Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit.
• Learning opportunities to help with current needs and advancement.
• Global operations with opportunities in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
• An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs.

Cognizant Core Values

• Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other's strengths.