Senior Manager, Workday Financials

5 hours ago

AUS Australia Sydney Collaborative Solutions Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

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:
 

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.
     

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.
     

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.
     

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:

  • 5–7 years of Workday Finance (or equivalent ERP) implementation experience.

  • Proven experience as a Solution Architect or senior consultant on complex Workday projects.

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Experience in sales support, including estimating and presenting to clients.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
     

Preferred Attributes:

  • Workday certifications in Financials or related modules.

  • Experience in managing geographically distributed teams.

  • Passion for mentoring and developing talent.

  • 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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