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# Workday Financials Principal Consultant (Accounting Center)

- **Company:** Collaborative Solutions, LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $106,171.0 - $159,257.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Software as a Service, Financial Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Workday Financials, Workday, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://collaborative.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AllOpenings/job/USA---United-States---Remote/Workday-Financials-Principal-Consultant_JR-15922

## About the Role

Cognizant is seeking a Workday Financials Principal Consultant with Financial Management systems experience and expertise. As a Principal Consultant, you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation and operation phases of a Workday implementation. Additionally, you must have a technical aptitude and be capable of configuring the product to meet the business requirements and design specifications., * Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.

 * 2+ years of Workday functional implementation experience required.
 * 2-5 years Financial software experience required.
 * 2-5 years implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software required.
 * Proficiency with business processes including: general ledger, budgeting, cash management, grant management, chart of accounts re-design, procure-to-pay, purchase order conversions, expense management, fixed asset management, and/or order-to-cash, required.
 * Prior experience leading or managing teams required.
 * Report writing experience and/or Workday Financials certification, highly desired.
 * Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a solid commitment to detail.
 * Passion for exceptional customer service and customer collaboration.
 * Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.
 * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs.
 * Willingness to reach across teams to accomplish defined goals.
 * Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on-site if needed

## Description

* Become a Workday Financials expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
 * Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client's requirements, budget, and timeframe; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified.
 * 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 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.
 * Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one's skills and learnings with others within the organization.