Workday Financials Consulting (Global Delivery Center)

About The Team The Cognizant Workday Practice Global Delivery Center is growing across all skill levels and Workday functional areas —and this is your chance to be part of it! Join a dynamic team where you’ll work with exciting clients, expand your Workday skills, and take advantage of engagement opportunities that keep you connected and inspired. If you’re ready to grow your career in a collaborative, innovative environment, we’d love to have you on board.

About The Role Cognizant’s Workday Practice is looking for talent across all levels specializing in Workday Financials. The Workday Financials Consultant plays a key role in managing, configuring, and optimizing the Workday Financial Management system. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of financial processes, data-driven insights, and enhanced reporting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday Financial Management modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Asset Management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and deliver tailored financial solutions.
• Ensure seamless integration of Workday with other enterprise systems and financial tools.
• Develop and deploy financial reports, dashboards, and analytics to support decision-making.
• Provide training and support to finance teams on Workday functionalities and best practices.
• Monitor system performance and implement enhancements or fixes as needed.
• Stay updated with Workday releases and recommend relevant upgrades or features.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience in Workday Financials or ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of financial processes such as Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Record-to-Report (R2R), and Order-to-Cash (O2C).
• Experience with Workday modules like Financial Accounting, Reporting, Budgeting, and Integration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Must be flexible to work in-office 3 days per week

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Financials certification
• Experience in global finance operations or multi-entity environments.
• Familiarity with compliance and audit requirements in financial systems.

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.