Workday Financials Principal Consultant (Global Delivery Center)

About the Team 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: 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. Skills & Qualifications: Must have active Workday Certification (Contracts-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report) 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. 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