Job description

As a Workday Financials Reporting & Analytics Principal Consultant you will serve as a thought leader in our Workday Reporting and Analytics practice to deliver superior results to our customers by designing and implementing solutions using Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Prism, and other related tools in support of Workday Financials implementations and post-production support projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute the day-to-day activities of a Workday Reporting Consultant
Serve as a Workday Reporting expert with deep knowledge of current functionality, design concepts, touchpoints with relevant functional areas and in consideration of future product direction
Develop solutions, reports, dashboards, and analytics to align with customer requirements
Mentor other consultants: actively share product knowledge with others to grow our practice
Conduct sessions with customers to analyze business requirements, provide solutions to complex business problems, and transfer knowledge
Support Workday Delivery Assurance Reviews to achieve design and build sign-off
Identify strategies, risks, and options for recommending approaches towards meeting requirements for customers
Provide subject matter expertise on Workday best practices
Support business development activities such as identification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities

Skills & Requirements:

Experience with Workday Financials implementation and/or post-production support with Report Writer and Prism
Project leadership in support of overall direction and delivery of analytic solutions
Experience supporting enterprise class ERP solutions (i.e. Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc)
Experience gathering requirements, designing, prototyping, testing and deploying solutions to meet customer requirements
Subject Matter Expertise in reporting including developing complex reports, layouts, and analytics for business purposes
Passion for exceptional customer service
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance & Accounting, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Information Systems, or a related field
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on-site if needed

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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.

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