Workday Financials Consulting (Global Delivery Center)

About the Role:

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.
• #LI-Remote
• 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.