Workday Financials Consultant (Global Delivery Center)

• 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;
• Workday Financial Supplemental Certification is an advantage (Budget, Expense, Record to Report, Procure to Pay, Order to cash, etc.);
• Proficiency in 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);
• Strong consulting and presentation skills with the ability to effectively manage client expectations;
• Strong analytical mindset and usage of analytics and reporting tools.

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.