Sr Financials Consultant, State & Local Government
Workday- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
Cognizant
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or an equivalent experience, and a minimum of 5-7 years of Corporate Applications portfolio experience, with at least 3-5 years in client-facing roles handling managed services within a global delivery model. Expert-level understanding of the Workday Financials domain and mandatory Workday Professional Services Automation certification are required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to multitask and solve complex incidents, are also necessary.
As a Workday Financials AMS Senior Principal Consultant, the individual will serve as an onshore lead, responsible for leading Workday Professional Services Automation & Financials workstreams for assigned accounts, applying and executing various AMS and/or Implementation methodologies, and collaboratively working with offshore/nearshore teams. This role involves coordinating with stakeholders, contributing to operational efficiency, proactively identifying reporting dashboards, working with clients to resolve issues, ensuring system design fits user needs, maintaining the Workday platform, and driving continual business process improvements. The role also includes leading a team of Workday consultants, delivering project deliverables on time, and providing timely reminders to vendors and the project team.
Professional services for digital transformation
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.