Cognizant has partnered with Workday to deploy Adaptive Insights, a modern cloud-based business planning and analytics solution. The ideal candidate will have financial/multi-dimensional modelling experience and possess the ability to quickly understand and decompose financial, business, and technical concepts.
Key Responsibilities:
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Work with clients to understand their current planning process and take a consultative approach to move legacy models into Adaptive Insights.
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Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget, and time frame; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified.
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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.
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Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to Adaptive Insights.
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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.
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Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providing support for shadow assignments.
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Assist with sales activities by attending sales calls as an Adaptive Insights subject matter expert.
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Work with Solutions Architects to review Statements of Work (SOWs) to assure proper scoping, timelines, and resource allocations.
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Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one’s skills and learnings with others within the organization.
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Maintain cutting-edge knowledge of product functionality with each new Workday release.
Skills and Requirements:
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BA or equivalent in Finance or Accounting.
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2+ years of experience working on medium to large scale Adaptive Insights implementations (preferred), or other EPM systems such as Anaplan, SAP, Sage Intacct, Host Analytics, or Vena.
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2-5+ years of Finance/Consulting work experience with a background in accounting, finance, consolidation, management reporting, planning and analysis, forecasting and budgeting.
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Proven ability of leading teams of consultants in delivering complex technology solutions.
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Proven track-record of client success with an ability to plan, monitor and report project plans with experience managing budget, scope and timelines.
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Ability to speak to both the financial and technical aspects of EPM. Experience managing technical upgrades and ETL/data movement is a plus.
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Ability to create and sustain a relationship with clients, inspiring confidence in themselves and the delivery team while driving to reference-ability.
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Deep knowledge of EPM software industry market and products.
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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:
- 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.
Collaborative Solutions, LLC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Collaborative Solutions, LLC and has not been reviewed or approved by Collaborative Solutions, LLC.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and an EAP are described as standard offerings under the parent company’s umbrella. Feedback suggests these core health benefits align with large‑consulting norms and provide stable coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contributions is highlighted alongside broader financial programs. Feedback suggests these elements offer predictable long‑term savings support.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and fertility assistance are cited in role materials. Feedback suggests family‑oriented benefits are accessible within the current package.
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What We Do
Collaborative Solutions, a Cognizant Company, is a leading global finance and HR transformation consultancy that leverages world-class cloud solutions to help deliver successful client outcomes for Fortune Global 500 companies, large and medium-sized organizations across industries. As the longest-tenured Workday Services Partner and client, its full lifecycle services—complete with an in-house Advisory Services practice and proven proprietary tools—have helped more than 1,000 clients transform their businesses.
