Manager, Workday Financials

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Cognizant Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced 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:
 

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.
     

Sales & Business Development

  • Support the RFP response and pursuit process for Consulting work.

  • Support orals.
     

Project Work
 

      
•      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 Financials 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.

     
•       Willingness to take a leadership position on a project, or as a Cognizant or Workday product Partner Lead and/or Delivery Assurance Reviewer.

     
•       Display your hands-on expertise of the software, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and security.
      
•      Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providing support for shadow assignments.

Education and Experience Required:

•     Possess 3-5 years of Workday (or other ERP) Consulting implementation experience.

•      Bachelor's degree or equivalent.


•      Required characteristics: fast learner, detail oriented, decisive, and enjoy fast paced work    environments.


•      Must work well within and across teams to get things accomplished.


•      Possess sales engagement experience estimating and presenting to prospects.

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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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