Workday Financials Principal Consultant

Collaborative Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Workday Financials Principal Consultant to lead clients through transformative implementations. This role demands a blend of technical aptitude and financial management expertise, enabling you to configure Workday solutions tailored to unique business needs. You'll become a Workday expert, guiding clients through design sessions, ensuring a seamless transition from legacy systems, and actively participating in internal training. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for exceptional customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the financial management domain.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Workday functional implementation experience required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through Workday implementation phases and configurations.
• Engage with clients to ensure smooth project transitions.

Skills

Workday Financials

Financial Management Systems

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Team Leadership

Business Process Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Workday Financials Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Workday Financials Principal Consultant with Financial Management systems experience and expertise. As a Principal 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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Become a Workday Financials expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday solution.
5. 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.
6. Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one’s skills and learnings with others within the organization.

Skills & Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
2. 2+ years of Workday functional implementation experience required.
3. 2-5 years Financial software experience required.
4. 2-5 years implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software required.
5. 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.
6. Prior experience leading or managing teams required.
7. Report writing experience and/or Workday Financials certification, highly desired.
8. Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a solid commitment to detail.
9. Passion for exceptional customer service and customer collaboration.
10. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.
11. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs.
12. Willingness to reach across teams to accomplish defined goals.
13. Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on-site if needed.