Workday Financials Data Consultant

Cognizant Workday Practice is seeking a Data Consultant with experience in Workday Financials and finance data transformation. As a Data Consultant, you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday Financials implementation, with a focus on data migration, validation, and optimisation.

This role is best suited for self-starters who are eager to work across a range of clients and engage in all phases of Workday system implementations. You will join a collaborative, fast-paced consulting practice supported by experienced mentors and strong learning opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Become a Workday Financials Data expert, with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.

Partner closely with project teams and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes across all phases of implementation.

Utilize Workday tools such as iLoad, EIB, Object Transporter, Advanced Load, and Migration Recipe to support tenant-to-tenant migrations.

Design and develop data tracking, reconciliation, and monitoring tools to ensure financial data accuracy and integrity.

Map and convert data sources into data conversion templates, aligned to Workday Financials structures.

Guide clients through data extraction, cleansing, transformation, and loading processes.

Support data migration activities, including loading financial data, moving configuration between tenants, and aligning with business processes and security.

Develop ETL processes and data transformation logic to improve and normalise financial data.

Validate and reconcile data loaded into Workday, ensuring consistency with legacy systems and financial requirements.

Engage regularly with clients throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to Workday Financials.

Manage multiple tasks under limited supervision, keeping stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and issues.

Participate in training and internal knowledge-sharing to continuously develop expertise.

Skills & Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, MIS, Finance, or a related field.

Experience in ERP data conversion or financial systems implementation.

Experience with Workday Financials is essential

Understanding of financial data structures, including General Ledger, transactions, and reporting frameworks.

Experience with data conversion, migration, and data loading tools.

Strong Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.

Working knowledge of SQL or data querying tools (preferred).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work with both technical and functional stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Eligibility for SC Clearance (must have resided in the UK for the last five years and have the right to work in the UK).

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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.