Cognizant is seeking a Workday Financials Accounting Center & Prism Consultant with Financial Management systems experience and exposure to Accounting Center and Prism Analytics. As a Consultant, you will support clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday Financials programme, with a focus on data-driven accounting, reporting, and analytics solutions.
This role is suited to individuals with a strong mix of functional finance knowledge and technical/data aptitude, who are capable of configuring Workday solutions to meet business requirements while developing deeper expertise in Accounting Center and Prism capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop expertise in Workday Financials Accounting Center and Prism Analytics, including design, configuration, testing, and support.
* Support the design and configuration of Accounting Center solutions, including accounting rules, journal generation, and data sourcing.
* Assist in building and maintaining Prism datasets and data pipelines to support financial reporting and analysis.
* Work with senior consultants and clients to recommend solutions aligned to business requirements, timelines, and system capabilities.
* Participate in client workshops and design sessions, gathering requirements and supporting configuration decisions based on best practices.
* Support data ingestion, transformation, and reconciliation activities to ensure accurate and auditable outputs.
* Partner with Finance and IT stakeholders to align source data with Workday accounting and reporting structures.
* Assist with testing, validation, and issue resolution across implementation and post‑go‑live phases.
* Provide ongoing support to clients, helping optimise Accounting Center and Prism solutions as business needs evolve.
* Perform multiple tasks under guidance while keeping project teams and stakeholders informed of progress.
* Actively participate in training and internal knowledge sharing to build expertise in Workday Financials, Accounting Center, and Prism.
Skills & Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
* 2–4 years of Workday Financials or ERP experience, with exposure to accounting, reporting, or data transformation.
* Experience supporting implementations or enhancements of ERP or SaaS financial systems.
* Foundational understanding of finance processes, including general ledger, accounting, and financial reporting.
* Exposure to Accounting Center and/or Prism Analytics
* Experience working with data mapping, transformation, or reporting tools highly desirable.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and functional stakeholders.
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
* Good working knowledge of SQL is preferable
* Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on‑site if needed.
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.
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