Workday Financials Organizational Change and Training Consultant
Cognizant’s Workday Organizational Change & Training (OC&T) team focuses on the people side of change—assessing the impacts of changing business processes and technologies to develop meaningful approaches to driving end‑user understanding and adoption. We are hiring a Consultant to guide clients through the financials‑focused aspects of their Workday transformation, ensuring successful adoption and sustainable change.
Responsibilities
* Culture is at the forefront; work hard, be flexible, reach out, and help strengthen our collaborative nature.
* Partner with customers in planning, development, and execution of their organizational change & training workstream throughout the project lifecycle.
* Develop and execute comprehensive change management, communications, and training plans and collateral tailored to client needs.
* Assess change impacts and readiness, identifying key stakeholder groups and developing targeted strategies to drive adoption.
* Organize, lead, and support delivery of customer‑facing training, ensuring end‑users are equipped and confident to adopt new processes.
* Guide clients through the people side of transformation, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to the Workday Financials solution.
* Create engaging training materials, job aids, and communications that resonate with diverse audiences.
* Facilitate workshops and sessions with client stakeholders to understand organizational culture, pain points, and change resistance.
* Leverage your expertise to recommend the best change and training approaches based on the client's culture, requirements, budget, and timeframe.
* Track change management metrics, training completion rates, and adoption indicators; communicate status and elevate concerns as needed.
* Regularly engage and support clients through all phases of the project, keeping the project team and Engagement Manager informed of progress.
* Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providing support for shadow assignments.
* Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share your skills and learnings with others within the organization.
* Support ongoing practice development and internal initiatives when relevant or assigned.
* Additional duties as assigned by manager.
Skills & Requirements
* Bachelor's degree required or equivalent; a Master's degree or professional certification related to financial management, organizational development, psychology, communication studies, business administration, or MIS is a plus.
* Experience with Workday Financials implementations or a finance‑based ERP/SaaS transformation project highly desired.
* 2‑5 years of finance software experience preferred, either configuring or as an administrator.
* 2+ years of experience developing and executing change management plans, communications strategies, and delivering training programs in a workplace setting highly desired.
* Experience and/or knowledge of change management and training principles and methodologies (e.g., Prosci™, ACMP Standard, ATD Competency Model, etc.).
* Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into practical change and training solutions.
* A passion for understanding and influencing how people react to organizational change.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage audiences at all levels.
* Strong facilitation skills and comfort leading workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
* Proficient in standard business applications (Microsoft Office Suite, screen capture tools, learning management systems, etc.).
* Willingness to travel nationally and internationally based on business / client needs.
* Willing to get Workday Financials certified.
* Eligible for SC Clearance – you must have been a UK resident for the last five years and be legally entitled to work in the UK.
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.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Consulting and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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