Collaborative Solutions

Workday implementation and optimization consultancy

Workday Financials Analyst Consultant - Global Delivery Center

Implementation & Technical Account ManagementUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeManila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesNo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's or college degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent is required.
Proficiency in business processes including general ledger, budgeting, cash management, grant management, chart of accounts redesign, procure-to-pay, purchase order conversions, expense management, fixed asset management, and/or order-to-cash is required.
Strong consulting and presentation skills and the ability to manage client expectations are required.
An analytical mindset and use of analytics and reporting tools are required.

Responsibilities

Execute day-to-day Workday Financials project-support activities for a variety of client contracts.
Develop deep knowledge of Workday Financials core functionality and future product direction.
Lead an account, working directly with client teams to deliver and manage the project with high-quality deliverables, on time and within budgeted hours.
Provide subject matter expertise on Workday best practices.
Conduct client sessions to analyze business requirements and provide solutions to complex business problems.
Manage account communications with key client users.
Coordinate operations meetings, requests, priorities, and service-level agreements.
Mentor other consultants and share product knowledge to help grow the practice.

Desired Qualifications

A CPA qualification is preferred.
Workday Financial Supplemental Certification, such as Budget, Expense, Record to Report, Procure to Pay, or Customer to Cash, is an advantage.
Previous experience with other ERP Financials and/or procurement technology, such as Oracle, SAP, or PeopleSoft, is an advantage.

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:

Execute the day-to-day activities of Workday Financials project support for a variety of client contracts
Become a Workday Financials expert with deep knowledge of core functionality and future product direction
Lead an account which works directly with Client teams to deliver and manage the project with high quality deliverable, on time and within the budgeted hours.
Provide subject matter expertise on Workday best practices
Conduct sessions with clients to analyze business requirements and provide solutions to complex business problems
Manage account communication with key client users
Coordinate operations meeting/requests and priorities and SLAs
Become a Workday expert with deep knowledge of core functionality and future product direction
Mentor other consultants and actively share product knowledge with others to grow our practice

Skills & Requirements:

Bachelor's/College Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent, preferably CPA
With Workday Financial Supplemental Certification is an advantage (Budget, Expense, Record to Report, Procure to Pay, Customer to cash, etc.)
Proficiency with business processes including: 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, required.
Previous experience with other ERP Financials and/or Procurement technology (Oracle, SAP, Peoplesoft) is an advantage
Strong consulting and presentation skills with the ability to effectively manage client expectations
Strong analytical mindset and usage of analytics and reporting tools.

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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.

About the Company

Collaborative Solutions

Workday implementation and optimization consultancy

Collaborative Solutions, operating as the Cognizant Workday practice, provides global advisory and implementation services to transform Finance and HR through cloud-based Workday deployments. It guides clients from strategy and change management through to deployment and ongoing support, focusing on Financial Management and Human Capital Management (HCM) with modules for planning, payroll, recruiting, and analytics. The firm distinguishes itself as the longest-tenured Workday Services Partner with deep, specialized expertise, proprietary tools, flexible deployment models, and in-house advisory practices, now integrated into Cognizant’s broader cloud offerings. Its goal is to help organizations modernize internal processes, increase data transparency, and improve operational efficiency while delivering continuous value through application management, optimization projects, and post-deployment support, including services for mergers and acquisitions.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 2003

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