Senior Manager, Workday Financials

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Collaborative Solutions Full time

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager to join our Workday Finance Practice. This individual will be a core member of the finance leadership team, playing a dual role as both a strategic leader and a hands-on contributor. The ideal candidate will bring deep Workday Finance expertise, lead multiple projects as a solution architect, and drive excellence in delivery, people development, and practice growth.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Project Oversight & Delivery:
    • Provide oversight for multiple Workday Finance projects across the practice.
    • Act as a trusted advisor to project teams, identifying risks, resolving issues, and ensuring successful delivery.
    • Serve as Solution Architect on 2–3 concurrent projects, guiding the overall solution design and ensuring alignment with client requirements.
    • Design and validate Foundation Data Models (FDM) tailored to client-specific needs.
  2. Sales & Business Development:
    • Partner with the sales team to support RFP responses, solutioning, estimations, and SOW development.
    • Participate in client orals and pre-sales discussions to position the firm's capabilities effectively.
  3. Leadership & People Development:
    • Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance team culture.
    • Mentor and coach consultants, providing regular feedback and supporting career development.
    • Conduct skills assessments and recommend cross-training opportunities.
    • Manage team performance and utilization targets, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
  4. Practice Management:
    • Contribute to the strategic direction of the Workday Finance practice.
    • Lead or support key practice initiatives and innovation efforts.
    • Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning through town halls and internal forums.
Skills and Requirements:
  1. 5–7 years of Workday Finance (or equivalent ERP) implementation experience.
  2. Proven experience as a Solution Architect or senior consultant on complex Workday projects.
  3. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
  4. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  5. Experience in sales support, including estimating and presenting to clients.
  6. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Preferred Attributes:
  1. Workday certifications in Financials or related modules.
  2. Experience in managing geographically distributed teams.
  3. Passion for mentoring and developing talent.
  4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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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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