Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cognizant is seeking a Workday Financials Principal Consultant with Financial Management systems experience and expertise. In this role, you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation, ensuring that the product meets business requirements and design specifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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