Cognizant Workday - Application Managed Services Finance Associate Consultant

Cognizant North America; Town of Texas, College Station (WI, TX); Remote; USD 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic graduates for an entry-level consulting role in their Workday practice. This exciting opportunity allows you to work with Fortune 500 companies, gaining hands-on experience in Workday system implementations. You will receive comprehensive training and mentorship, becoming an integral part of a dynamic team focused on HR and Finance transformation. If you have a passion for customer service and a drive for professional growth, this role is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in an office environment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering business requirements and implementing solutions.
• Become a Workday champion and partner closely with team and customers.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cognizant Workday - Application Managed Services Finance Associate Consultant

Cognizant Workday practice is recruiting for upcoming graduates who are looking for an exciting, entry level consulting opportunity starting in the summer of 2025. We proudly partner with Workday, one of the leading cloud-based software solutions for HR, Finance, Payroll management, and Student Services. As an Organizational Change and Training Associate Consultant at Cognizant Workday practice, you will be part of a project team working with customers to get the most out of their Workday Implementation.

Our Finance AMS Associate Consultant position is best suited for self-starters who are eager to work with exciting, Fortune 500 companies and dive headfirst into all phases of Workday system implementations. We provide world-class, classroom, virtual and on-the-job training, an exceptionally encouraging network of mentors. Our associates' diverse set of backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking! Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday implementation & AMS professionals and become part of our dynamic, fast-paced, HR/Finance transformation consulting practice.

Responsibilities:

• Become a Workday champion and partner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in each phase of your assigned projects.
• Execute on the assigned support activities by your team lead(s) with utmost quality and as per the milestone\resolution time
• Assist the Lead Consultant(s) in gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing and implementing business solutions.
• Configure the system to the customers' expectations and requirements
• Master the art of "follow through". Frequently update your team Lead and Service Delivery Manager on timeline, tasks, risks, roles & responsibilities, etc.
• Proactively keep yourself abreast of Workday updates and project changes. Seek out opportunities to further your skills and professional growth. We love initiative!

Skills and Requirements:

• 1 year of work experience in an office environment, preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
• Passion for exceptional customer service.
• Strong communication, presentation and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Travel to customer site, when needed.
• This position will be remote

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary is $75,000.00, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Location

Depending on your project assignment, you could be working remotely, asked to come into an office in your geographical location or asked to travel 10-30% of the time.

Work Authorization

Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. Cognizant considers all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law.