Workday Financials Accounting Center and Prism Consultant

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.

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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.