Workday Financials Principal Consultant (Global Delivery Center)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote (APAC, EMEA, NA)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified
• About the Role: Cognizant is seeking Financials Consultants with experience in Financial Management systems, including General Ledger, Billing, Receivables, Procurement, Payables, Expenses, Asset Management, and/or Projects. As a Principal Consultant, you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation. This role requires a technical aptitude and the ability to configure the product to meet business requirements and design specifications. The role typically reports to a Manager level position within the Delivery organization.

Requirements

• Workday Certification: Active Workday Certification is an advantage.
• Workday Expertise: Proficiency with Workday 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
  • Order-to-Cash
• Reporting Skills: Report writer & composite reporting experience desired.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Become a Workday Financials expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Leverage expertise to recommend the best solution based on client requirements, budget, and time frame, adapting scope as needed.
• Guide clients through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and understanding of unique business requirements.
• Support clients through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to the Workday solution.
• Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, keeping clients, project teams, and Engagement Managers informed of project changes and progress.
• Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, providing support for shadow assignments.
• Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share skills and learning within the organization.

Application Instructions

• Not specified.

Company Information

• Company: Cognizant
• Location: Manila Office - Remote Work GDC supports 3 regions – APAC, EMEA and NA – shifts may vary.
• Core Values: Work
• Additional Notes: #LI-Remote