Senior Manager, Workday Financials

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

Skills and Requirements:

• 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.

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.