Workday Financials Analyst Consultant (Global Delivery Center)

Cognizant; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Consultant to join our Workday HR transformation practice in a fast-paced consulting environment. You will bridge business and technical teams, guiding transformation, implementation, and operation phases of Workday programs.

You will configure the system to meet business requirements, mentor peers, and lead client engagements with a focus on delivering high-quality, on-time results within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/College Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent, preferably CPA.
• Workday Financial Supplemental Certification is an advantage.
• Proficiency with business processes including: general ledger, budgeting, cash management, grant management, COA redesign, procure-to-pay, etc.
• Previous ERP Financials/Procurement experience (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day Workday Financials project support for various client contracts.
• Become a Workday Financials expert with deep knowledge of core functionality and future product direction.
• Lead an account which works directly with Client teams to deliver and manage the project on time and within budgeted hours.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Workday best practices.
• Conduct sessions with clients to analyze business requirements and provide solutions.
• Manage account communication with key client users.
• Coordinate operations meetings/requests and priorities and SLAs.
• Mentor other consultants and share product knowledge to grow our practice.

Skills

Consulting skills

Presentation skills

Analytical mindset

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s/College degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification desirable

Tools

Workday Financials

Oracle

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday implementation professionals and become part of our dynamic, fast-paced, HR transformation consulting practice.

About the Role:

As a Consultant , you will "bridge the gap" between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday inter-system problems. You will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation. You must have a technical aptitude and be capable of configuring the system to meet the business requirements and design specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Execute the day-to-day activities of Workday Financials project support for a variety of client contracts

• Become a Workday Financials expert with deep knowledge of core functionality and future product direction

• Lead an account which works directly with Client teams to deliver and manage the project with high quality deliverable, on time and within the budgeted hours.

• Provide subject matter expertise on Workday best practices

• Conduct sessions with clients to analyze business requirements and provide solutions to complex business problems

• Manage account communication with key client users

• Coordinate operations meeting/requests and priorities and SLAs

• Become a Workday expert with deep knowledge of core functionality and future product direction

• Mentor other consultants and actively share product knowledge with others to grow our practice

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/College Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent, preferably CPA

• With WorkdayFinancial Supplemental Certification is an advantage (Budget, Expense,Record to Report, Procure to Pay, Customer to cash, etc.)

• 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.

• Previous experience with other ERP Financials and/or Procurement technology (Oracle, SAP, Peoplesoft) is an advantage

• Strong consulting and presentation skills with the ability to effectively manage client expectations

• Strong analytical mindset and usage of analytics and reporting tools.

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Why choose Cognizant:

• Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
• Opportunity to do great work
• Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
• Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
• Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
• An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs

Cognizant Core Values:

• Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team.
• Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
• Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what’s possible.
• Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
• Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.