About The Role
Cognizant 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 Principal 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. This role typically reports to a Manager level position within the Delivery organization.
Responsibilities
- Become 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
- Active Workday Certification is an advantage.
- 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.
Additional Note/s
- This position will be based in Manila Office -Remote Work
- GDC supports 3 regions APAC, EMEA and NA shifts 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
- Start with a point of view: I apply my expertise to gain trust and to lead our clients forward.
- Seek data, build knowledge: I use facts to guide my actions and decisions.
- Always strive, never settle: I act with agility and creativity, determined to stay one step ahead.
- Work as one: I deliver solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of Cognizant.
- Create conditions for everyone to thrive: I include, enable, and invest in everyone around me.
- Do the right thing, the right way: I always make the ethical choice.
