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[Remote] Workday Financials Principal Consultant (Accounting Center)

Remote · Japan Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cognizant is seeking a Workday Financials Principal Consultant with Financial Management systems experience and expertise. In this role, you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation, ensuring that the product meets business requirements and design specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Become a Workday Financials expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation
  • Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget, and timeframe; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified
  • Guide the customer through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the customer’s unique business requirements at all stages of the project
  • Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday solution
  • Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project
  • Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one’s skills and learnings with others within the organization

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
  • 2+ years of Workday functional implementation experience required
  • 2-5 years Financial software experience required
  • 2-5 years implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software required
  • 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
  • Prior experience leading or managing teams required
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs
  • Willingness to reach across teams to accomplish defined goals
  • Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on-site if needed
  • Report writing experience and/or Workday Financials certification, highly desired
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a solid commitment to detail
  • Passion for exceptional customer service and customer collaboration

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company Overview

  • Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.cognizant.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Cognizant has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3416 in 2026, 11112 in 2025, 11423 in 2024, 13054 in 2023, 13876 in 2022, 12651 in 2021, 28659 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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