Workday Financials Functional Architect (Continuous Value Services)

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The Role

The Workday Financials Functional Architect (Continuous Value Services) is a “go to” Workday Financials leader, expected to provide expert guidance and delivery for functional area engagements. This individual serves as the 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 overarching strategic guidance and leadership on engagements to ensure a robust and complete solution 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:

  • 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.
The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
1,444 Employees
On-site Workplace

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.

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