Cognizant Workday - Continuous Value Services Adaptive Planning Financials Associate Consultant

Cognizant's 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 and Payroll management. As a Financials post-production Associate Consultant (Continuous Value Services) at Cognizant, you will be part of multiple project teams working with customers to get the most out of their Workday Adaptive Planning environment.

Our CVS Post-Production Associate Consultant (Continuous Value Services) position is best suited for self-starters who are eager to work with exciting, Fortune 500 companies, and dive head first into Workday post-production system support. We provide world-class, classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training as well as an incredibly encouraging network of mentors. Our associates' diverse set of backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking! Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday professionals and become part of our dynamic, fast-paced, HR transformation consulting practice.

• Learn to become a Workday champion and partner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in post-production support.
• Participate in Workday Adaptive Planning post-production support activities including case management, lean-on support, troubleshooting, and small projects.
• Support multiple projects and customers; remain flexible and reprioritize based upon customer needs.
• Configure the system to the customers' expectations and requirements.
• Support best practices towards tenant optimization and process improvement.
• Team player through knowledge sharing and mentorship.
• Master the art of "follow through." Frequently update your Project Lead, Manager and Engagement Manager on timeline, tasks, risks, roles & responsibilities, tenant management, etc.
• Proactively keep yourself abreast of Workday updates and project changes. Seek out opportunities to further your skills and professional growth.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, HRIS, Finance, Information Technology, Accounting, or related field.
• Ability to manage time and balance multiple assignments while meeting various deadlines and priorities.
• Strong aptitude for critical thinking and logic problems with an appetite for problem solving.
• Outstanding resourcefulness, planning and time management, attention to detail and process, and research skills.
• 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, if needed.

The annual salary is $75,000.00, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Depending on your project assignment, you could be working remotely, asked to come into an office in your geographical location or asked to travel 10-30% of the time.

Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. Cognizant considers all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law.