Workday Financials Functional Architect (Continuous Value Services)

The Workday Financials Functional Architect (Continuous Value Services) is a "go to" Workday Financials leader, expected to provideexpert guidance and delivery for functional area engagements. This individual serves asthe billable functional leader on Workday Financials post-production support enhancements. This individual is a senior Workday product expert who works closely with Engagement Managers, Managers,functional area leads, and senior client resources. This person will provide overarchingstrategic guidance and leadership on engagements to ensure a robust and completesolution that meets client needs and allows for future enhancements with limited rework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide functional leadership on multiple, concurrent Workday functional area Continuous Value Services (CVS) implementations
• Scope, plan, and staff functional area enhancements on Workday CVS Optimizations.
• Lead Consultant on Post-Production enhancements.
• Familiarity with Workday Multicurrency/Revaluation/Consolidations, desired.
• Act as a sounding board and provide ad-hoc advice for EM and leads
• Serve as an advocate and escalation point for the EM and functional team and ensure issues are being addressed
• Oversee Financials Pillars (Procure to Pay, Record to Report and Contracts to cash) on assigned projects, ensuring efficient and accurate design and configuration of the delivered solution
• Help team to understand and adhere to methodology, and provide feedback to appropriate parties internally to support continuous enhancement of our tools and process
• Mentor junior project resources by providing guidance allowing them to learn new skills and functional areas, lead client sessions, and configure the solution
• Ensures cohesive structures and project communications are in place for cross-functional delivery between their area and the following areas, Payroll, Integrations, Financials, Data Conversion, and Reporting
• Support the sales team by:
  • Assisting Solution Architects and EMS with estimating projects, as necessary
  • Participating in Sales Orals meetings for proposed assignments
  • Assisting with or reviewing estimates for Change Orders in functional areas
• Participating in discussions regarding functional areas that may come into scope for project or client

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Current Workday Financials Pillar certification
• Foundation Data Model (FDM) Certification and/or Financial Accounting certifications preferred
• Merger and Acquisitions Experience preferred
• Workday Post Production Experience preferred
• Strong accounting background
• Certified in at least two subspecialties in addition to their area with the ability lead in each of these areas, preferred
• Completed 3 full lifecycle Workday Implementations or equivalent post-production support activities, preferred
• 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:

• Start with a point of view: I apply my expertise to gain trust and to lead our clients forward.
• Seek data, build knowledge: I use facts to guide my actions and decisions.
• Always strive, never settle: I act with agility and creativity, determined to stay one step ahead.
• Work as one: I deliver solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of Cognizant.
• Create conditions for everyone to thrive: I include, enable, and invest in everyone around me.
• Do the right thing, the right way: I always make the ethical choice.