Workday Application Managed Services Finance Associate Consultant

Cognizant Workday - Application Managed Services Finance Associate Consultant

Cognizant Workday practice is recruiting for upcoming graduates who are looking for an exciting, entry level consulting opportunity starting in the summer of 2025. We proudly partner with Workday, one of the leading cloud-based software solutions for HR, Finance, Payroll management, and Student Services. As an Organizational Change and Training Associate Consultant at Cognizant Workday practice, you will be part of a project team working with customers to get the most out of their Workday Implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Become a Workday champion and partner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in each phase of your assigned projects.
• Execute on the assigned support activities by your team lead(s) with utmost quality and as per the milestone\resolution time
• Assist the Lead Consultant(s) in gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing and implementing business solutions.
• Configure the system to the customers’ expectations and requirements
• Master the art of “follow through”. Frequently update your team Lead and Service Delivery Manager on timeline, tasks, risks, roles & responsibilities, etc.
• Proactively keep yourself abreast of Workday updates and project changes. Seek out opportunities to further your skills and professional growth. We love initiative!

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
• Passion for exceptional customer service.
• Strong communication, presentation and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Travel to customer site, when needed.
• This position will be remote

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.