Workday Adaptive Principal Consultant

Cognizant UK

Fully remote
Workday adaptive planning implementation experience
Financial planning and analysis (fp&a) expertise
Leading end-to-end solution workstreams
Cognizant UK is seeking a fully remote Principal Consultant for Workday Adaptive Planning to lead complex implementations, ensuring high-quality delivery and client engagement. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in FP&A processes and Workday Adaptive Planning or similar tools, along with strong consulting skills

Job Summary

  • The Principal Consultant leads complex Workday Adaptive Planning implementations, bridging hands-on configuration with strategic solution leadership.
  • This role requires owning functional workstreams end-to-end, translating complex business requirements into scalable best-practice solutions for FP&A use cases.
  • Cognizant offers an entrepreneurial environment with global operations, learning opportunities, and a strong focus on core values like integrity and innovation.

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Cognizant UK is seeking a fully remote Principal Consultant for Workday Adaptive Planning to lead complex implementations, ensuring high-quality delivery and client engagement. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in FP&A processes and Workday Adaptive Planning or similar tools, along with strong consulting skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Workday Adaptive Planning implementation experience
  • Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) expertise
  • Leading end-to-end solution workstreams
  • Designing complex financial models and reporting
  • Facilitating client design workshops

Nice-to-have

  • Prior consulting experience preferred
  • Experience with Anaplan or TM1 platforms
  • Contribution to practice assets and accelerators
  • Strong stakeholder relationship management
  • Internal enablement and knowledge sharing

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business
  • 4-7 years of experience in FP&A, budgeting, or forecasting
  • 2+ years of Workday Adaptive Planning implementation experience
  • Proven experience leading solution design on medium to large implementations

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