Workday Financials Senior Principal Consultant (Global Delivery Center)

<strong>About The Role<br><br></strong>Cognizant Workday Practice is seeking Financials Consultants with Financial Management systems experience and expertise in the areas of General Ledger, Billing, Receivables, Procurement, Payables, Expenses, Asset Management and/or Projects. As a Consultant, you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation and operation phases of a Workday implementation. Additionally, you must have a technical aptitude and be capable of configuring the product to meet the business requirements and design specifications.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Become a Workday Financials expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.</li><li>Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget, and time frame; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified.</li><li>Guide the client 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.</li><li>Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday solution.</li><li>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.</li><li>Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providing support for shadow assignments.</li><li>Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one’s skills and learning within the organization.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Skills & Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Must have active Workday Certification</li><li>Proficiency with Workday areas such as: 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.</li><li>Report writer & composite reporting experience desired;</li><li>Passion for exceptional customer service and customer collaboration;</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations. </li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred. </li><li>Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Why Choose Cognizant<br><br></strong><ul><li>Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas</li><li>Opportunity to do great work</li><li>Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit</li><li>Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement</li><li>Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific</li><li>An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs<br><br></li></ul><strong>Cognizant Core Values<br><br></strong><ul><li>Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team.</li><li>Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.</li><li>Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what’s possible.</li><li>Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.</li><li>Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.<br><br></li></ul>