At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of Workday Financial Management solutions for clients.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Cognizant, a leader in tech consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy a flexible remote work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with global opportunities and community outreach programs.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by transforming finance operations for diverse organisations.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of Workday Financials experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 69750 - 85250 £ per year.
The Workday Financials Principal Consultant is a senior functional consultant responsible for leading the design, configuration, and delivery of Workday Financial Management solutions. Acting as a trusted advisor, this individual helps organisations transform and optimise their finance operations while ensuring solutions align with business objectives and Workday leading practices.
The Principal Consultant combines deep Financials expertise with delivery leadership, pre-sales support, and mentoring responsibilities. They work closely with clients to design scalable financial solutions, lead complex project workstreams, and support the growth of the Workday practice through knowledge sharing and thought leadership.
We welcome candidates with expertise across one or more core Workday Financial Management pillars, including Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Contracts-to-Cash (C2C).
Responsibilities
- Serve as a Workday Financials subject matter expert, providing guidance on finance transformation and Workday best practices.
- Lead client workshops and design sessions to define Workday Financial Management solutions aligned to business requirements.
- Design and deliver Workday Financial Management solutions across one or more core process areas including Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Contracts-to-Cash (C2C).
- Advise clients on finance operating models, business processes, controls, compliance, and optimisation opportunities.
- Lead Financials workstreams on medium to large Workday implementations, managing solution decisions, risks, and dependencies.
- Partner with Reporting, Security, Integrations, Data, Change Management, and Project Management teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Mentor consultants and analysts, providing coaching, quality reviews, and functional leadership.
- Contribute to practice development through internal training, asset creation, methodology enhancements, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Maintain expertise in Workday Financials functionality, industry trends, and product innovations.
Active Workday Financials Certification preferred.
5+ years of Workday Financials implementation experience.
Proven experience leading Financials workstreams on end-to-end Workday implementations.
Deep functional expertise in one or more Workday Financial Management pillars:
- Record-to-Report (R2R)
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- Contracts-to-Cash (C2C)
Experience gathering requirements, facilitating workshops, solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
Ability to mentor team members and provide functional leadership across projects.
Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on-site as needed.
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.
- Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.
Location: GBR - United Kingdom - Remote; GBR - United Kingdom - London
Type: Full time
Principal Consultant Finance & Accountancy in London employer: Cognizant
Cognizant is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to excel in their careers. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, you will have access to mentorship opportunities and the chance to lead transformative projects in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, Cognizant offers unique advantages such as a diverse team and a commitment to work-life balance, ensuring that your contributions are both meaningful and rewarding.
