Cognizant · 3 hours ago
Workday Financials Senior Principal Consultant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $192K/yr
5+ years expCognizant is seeking a Workday Financials Senior Principal Consultant to bridge the gap between business and technical teams while solving complex Workday intersystem problems. The role involves guiding clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of Workday implementations, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to the Workday solution.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Be 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
Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providing support for shadow assignments
Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one’s skills and learnings with others within the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent
4+ years of Workday functional implementation experience, required
5 years Human Resources, Payroll, or Financial software experience, required
5 years implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software, required
Proficiency with business processes including: general ledger, budgeting, supply chain 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
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
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
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
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
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