Manager, Workday Financials @Cognizant
Sales / Business
Salary unspecified
Remote Location
Job Type full-time
Posted 1mth ago

[Hiring] Manager, Workday Financials @Cognizant

1mth ago - Cognizant is hiring a remote Manager, Workday Financials. 💸 Salary: unspecified 📍Location: Australia

Role Description

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.

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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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