Workday Financials Consultant (Global Delivery Center)
About the Company: Cognizant Workday Practice is a go-to Workday consulting partner with an exceptional track record of client's success. We are passionate about client satisfaction and strive to be collaborative with our clients and each other every step of the way. 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, Order 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); Strong consulting and presentation skills with the ability to effectively manage client expectations; Strong analytical mindset and usage of analytics and reporting tools. Additional Notes: This position will be based in Manila Office. Global Delivery Center supports 3 regions – APAC, EMEA and NA –work shift assignment may vary. 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. Originally posted on Himalayas