Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cognizant is seeking a Workday Financials Principal Consultant with Financial Management systems experience and expertise. In this role, you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation, ensuring that the product meets business requirements and design specifications.
Responsibilities
- Become a Workday Financials expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation
- Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget, and timeframe; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified
- Guide the customer 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
- Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday solution
- 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
- Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one’s skills and learnings with others within the organization
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
- 2+ years of Workday functional implementation experience required
- 2-5 years Financial software experience required
- 2-5 years implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software required
- Proficiency with business processes 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, required
- Prior experience leading or managing teams required
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs
- Willingness to reach across teams to accomplish defined goals
- Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on-site if needed
- Report writing experience and/or Workday Financials certification, highly desired
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a solid commitment to detail
- Passion for exceptional customer service and customer collaboration
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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