Workday Financials Principal Consultant

Position Overview

• Location Type: Onsite (Kuala Lumpur)
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: Not specified

As a Financials Principal Consultant at Cognizant, you will guide clients through the entire lifecycle of a Workday implementation – from transformation and implementation to ongoing operations. This role requires a strong technical aptitude and the ability to configure Workday to meet specific client needs and design specifications.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on functional financials experience with PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, or other ERP financial management systems.
• 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, possessing 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, utilizing best practices and understanding unique business requirements.
• Support clients throughout all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to Workday.
• Perform tasks with limited direction, keeping clients, project teams, and Engagement Managers informed of progress.
• Mentor fellow consultants and analysts, providing support for shadow assignments.
• Participate in update training and internal opportunities to share skills and learnings.

Application Instructions

• Please note: This role is based onshore in Kuala Lumpur.
• Minimal travel is required, but willingness to travel is expected.

Company Information

Cognizant offers:

• An entrepreneurial environment welcoming new ideas.
• Opportunities to do impactful work.
• Outreach programs supporting communities and volunteerism.
• Learning opportunities for current needs and advancement.
• Global operations with opportunities in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
• Affinity groups to meet diverse needs.
• Cognizant Core Values: Work as One.

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