Workday Financials Senior Principal Consultant (Global Delivery Center)

About the Role: 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. 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 & Requirements: • 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. 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.