Sr Financials Consultant, State & Local Government
WorkdaySalary not specified
- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology & ServicesIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience, and a minimum of 5 years of hands-on functional financials experience with PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, or other ERP financial management systems. Strong proficiency in business processes 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 is required, along with desired report writing experience and/or Workday Financials certification.
Responsibilities
The Financials Principal Consultant will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation, recommending solutions based on client requirements and adapting scope as needed. They will facilitate design sessions, support clients through all project phases, mentor fellow consultants, participate in training, and ensure a smooth transition from legacy systems to the Workday solution, while maintaining client communication and collaboration.
Skills
Workday Financials
ERP financial management systems
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
report writing
Microsoft Office Suite
Excel
PowerPoint
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.
Key Metrics
Teaneck Township, New JerseyHeadquarters
1994Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees