Senior Principal Consultant - Workday Finance Architect

1401 Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Genpact invites applications for Senior Principal Consultant - Workday Finance Architect, focusing on end-to-end Workday Financials implementations and AMS support. You will oversee configurations, change management, and testing while ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance across integrations with banks and third‑party systems.

Ideal candidates hold advanced analytics or data science credentials, plus hands-on experience with Workday modules, data modeling, and reporting tools like

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in analytics, CS or stats with strong domain knowledge.
• Advanced data governance and data quality disciplines are required.
• Experience with Workday Financials and integration experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Workday Financial implementations, AMS, incident, problem, change management.
• Lead configuration reviews for AP, AR, Banking, Procurement, Project Accounting.
• Collaborate with Finance IT and auditors to maintain compliance and controls.
• Drive data quality, reconciliation, and period-close automation across systems.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Change Management

Data Governance

Data Modeling

Data Quality

SQL Server

SSIS

Power BI

MDM

Project Management

English Proficiency (C2)

Education

Bachelor's in Business Analytics

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Statistics

Master's in Data Science

Certified Compliance Officer

Certified Data Management Professional

Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager

Informatica Certified Administrator

Power BI Data Analyst

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft SQL Server

SSAS

SSIS

Informatica

Oracle DRM

Job description

Sr. Specialist - Business Data Services Ready to turn bold ideas into real-world impact? At Genpact, we don’t just adapt to change, we lead it. AI and digital innovation are transforming the way businesses work, and we’re at the forefront of it. Genpact’s AI Gigafactory, our industry-first accelerator, exemplifies how we scale advanced technology solutions to help global enterprises work smarter, grow faster, and transform at scale. Whether tackling complex challenges through large-scale models or agentic AI, our breakthrough solutions tackle companies’ most complex challenges. If you thrive in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment, love building and deploying cutting‑edge AI solutions, and want to push the boundaries of what’s possible, this is your moment. Genpact (NYSE: G) is an agentic and advanced technology solutions company. We leverage process intelligence and artificial intelligence to deliver measurable outcomes. With a strong partner ecosystem and decades of client trust, we provide innovative solutions that transform how businesses run. Powered by a team with an active learning mindset and client centricity at its core, we deliver lasting value for the world’s leading enterprises. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Facebook.

Job Description

Inviting applications for the role of Senior Principal Consultant - Workday Finance Architect

Responsibilities

• Oversee Implementation / AMS incident problem change management and Project enhancements for all Workday Financial modules.
• Lead configuration reviews and stabilization for Core Financials Accounts Payable Receivable Banking Procurement and Project Accounting.
• Analyze month-end and year-end close issues and identify process optimization opportunities.
• Support integrations with banks suppliers and external financial systems.
• Collaborate with Finance IT and external auditors to maintain compliance and control.
• Assess and prioritize enhancement requests; lead functional and regression testing.
• Review new Workday releases and drive feature enablement across financial modules.
• Partner with Technical Architect on integration and reporting dependencies.
• Provide oversight for data quality reconciliation and period-close automation.
• Maintain configuration inventory financial data dictionary and key process maps.
• Participate in Change Control and CAB for AMS releases.
• Review SLA metrics backlog trends and control adherence.
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure financial data consistency across Workday and third‑party systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelors - Business Analytics
• Bachelors - Computer Science
• Bachelors - Statistics
• Masters - Data Science
• Certifications Certified Compliance Officer (CCO) - VskillsVskills
• Certified Data Management Professional - RiversandRiversand
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) - The International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP)
• The International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP), Informatica Certified Administrator - InformaticaInformatica
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate - MicrosoftMicrosoft

Required Skills

• Agile Methodology
• Change Management
• Client Relations
• Collaboration Tools
• Data Governance
• Data Modeling
• Data Quality
• Design Thinking
• Executive Presence
• Inclusion
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (PBI)
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
• Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
• Modernizing Operations
• Oracle DRM
• People Leadership
• Personal Effectiveness
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• Storytelling
• Veeva Language English Language Proficiency - Proficient - C2

Additional Job Location

Job Type Regular Master Skill List - Business Data Services Remote Type - Hybrid Work Shift - Variable (India)

Why join Genpact?

• Lead AI-powered transformation – Drive innovation and solve real‑world business challenges that matter
• Make an impact – Help global enterprises solve business challenges that matter
• Accelerate your career – Gain hands‑on experience, mentorship, and world‑class learning opportunities to stay ahead
• Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem‑solvers who push boundaries every day
• Thrive in a values‑driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.