Workday Financials Senior Principal Consultant (Global Delivery Center)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Onsite (Manila Office)
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: Not specified
• About the Role: Cognizant is seeking Financials Consultants with Financial Management systems experience and expertise in the areas of General Ledger, Billing, Receivables, Procurement, Payables, Expenses, Asset Management and/or Projects. As a Consultant, you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation and operation phases of a Workday implementation. Additionally, you must have a technical aptitude and be capable of configuring the product to meet the business requirements and design specifications.

Requirements

• Workday Certification: Must have active Workday Certification.
• 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, and/or order-to-cash.
• Reporting Skills: Report writer & composite reporting experience desired.
• Soft Skills: Passion for exceptional customer service and customer collaboration.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or 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 the client’s requirements, budget, and time frame; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified.
• Guide the client through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the customer’s unique business requirements at all stages of the project.
• Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project.
• Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providing support for shadow assignments.
• Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one’s skills and learning within the organization.

Additional Notes

• Location: Manila Office
• Delivery Center Support: Global Delivery Center supports 3 regions – APAC, EMEA and NA.
• Work Shift Assignment: May vary.

Company Information

• Company: Cognizant
• Core Values: Work as One (We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team).
• Benefits: Entrepreneurial environment, opportunity to do great work, outreach programs, learning opportunities, global operations, Affinity groups.