Key Facts

Remote From:

Australia

Category: Consultant

Freelance

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Workday (Software) Procurement Project Management Business Communication ERP Systems Knowledge Development Testing Project Management Change Management Dependency Analysis Workday Adaptive Planning +8 more

Other Skills

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Consulting
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Plan Execution
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Decision Making
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Leadership
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Solutions Focused
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Mentorship
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Relationship Management
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
4+ years of Workday Finance and Procurement or other planning tool implementation experience
10+ years of experience in ERP consulting
Cloud ERP experience; familiarity with Workday Adaptive Financials and/or other financial ERP systems (e.g., SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle ERP Cloud)

Requirements:

Serve as a Workday Finance expert with design, configuration, testing and implementation expertise; SME in Core Financials, Procurement, Projects and Expenses; guide transformation, implementation and operation phases
Lead, mentor and oversee the work of other consultants; drive tactical direction of project workstreams and reinforce company policies and procedures
Identify dependencies and coordinate interplay between different workstreams; manage stakeholder relationships and expectations

Collaborative Solutions, LLC

Consumer Services

About Collaborative Solutions, LLC

Collaborative Solutions, a Cognizant company, is a leading global Finance and HR Transformation consultancy that leverages world-class cloud solutions to help deliver successful outcomes for clients. As the third largest and longest-tenured Workday Services Partner, Collaborative Solutions has a 98% client satisfaction rate and has partnered with over 2,100 clients including global Fortune 500 companies, medium-sized businesses, and education and government institutions. Collaborative Solutions has deployed in over 125 countries and has experience with organizations ranging from 200 to 200,000 employees. Collaborative Solutions is based in the Washington, D.C., metro area and has offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Company type: SME

Industry: Consumer Services

Founded: 2018

Company size: 1001 - 5000

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Job description

The Principal Consultant will “bridge the gap” between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday intersystem problems. They will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday Finance implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Be a Workday Finance expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing and implementation.
Reinforces company policies and procedures to others.
Drives and makes decisions regarding tactical direction of project workstreams.
Identifies dependencies and supports interplay between different workstreams within a project.
Leads, mentors, and oversees the work of other Consultants within their projects.
Expected to be Subject matter expert (SME) in Core Financials, Procurement, Projects and Expenses area.

Skills Required:

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
4+ years of Workday Finance and Procurement or any other planning tool implementation experience, required.
10+ years of experience in ERP consulting area. Cloud ERP experience will be an advantage.
Workday Adaptive Financials (Highly Desirable) experience.
Experience in working with another financial ERP system such as SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle ERP Cloud, or any other tool will be considered for this role.
Background in financial or supply chain roles
Data driven and solution driven mindset.
Strong relationship and stakeholder management 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.