Cognizant is an award-winning global provider of information technology and business consulting services. Founded in 1994, the company is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, and
Workday Financials Senior Principal Consultant
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Workday Financials Senior Principal Consultant
Cognizant
Role Description 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. - 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 time frame; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified. - 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. - 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 learning within the organization. Qualifications - Must have active Workday Certification - 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. - Report writer & composite reporting experience desired; - Passion for exceptional customer service and customer collaboration; - Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations. - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred. - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Benefits - 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 Company Description - 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.
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