Sr Financials Consultant, State & Local Government
Workday- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
Cognizant
Candidates must possess an active Workday Certification and proficiency in Workday areas 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. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred, along with advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
As a Workday Financials Senior Principal Consultant, the individual will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation, leveraging expertise to recommend solutions based on client requirements and budget. They will facilitate design sessions, support clients through all project phases, mentor fellow consultants, participate in update training, and actively engage with clients to ensure a smooth transition from legacy systems to the Workday solution, while regularly keeping stakeholders informed of project progress and changes.
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.