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The Job Details are as follows:
As a Functional Consultant, this position will be the expert who translates business needs into technical solutions. This position will be a trusted advisor, working closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, design solutions, and ensure seamless implementation.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather and analyze Workday requirements, translating them into robust specifications and design documents
- Mastery of Financials configuration and business processes across various Workday Financials including Record to Report, Contracts to Cash, Banking and Settlement, etc.
- Responsible for supporting and leading project tasks. Identify key drivers of a defined problem and propose solutions.
- Drive success in Advisory, full-cycle, and phase X projects across the Workday Financials product suite
- Conduct complex work with autonomy and extensive latitude for independent judgment
- Cultivate strong client relationships through effective communication and strategic recommendations
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any pertinent field or industry.
- 5+ years’ experience implementing, configuring and supporting Workday.
- 3+ years’ of consulting and/or industry experience.
- Current Workday Financials Certification in one or more functional areas. Preferably in Record to Report, Contracts to Cash, or Banking & Settlement.
- Experience with gathering data requirements and supporting end-user validation
- Ability to manage work, lead a workstream, and mentor junior team members.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A talent for building and nurturing strong client relationships, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor in the Workday ecosystem
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to travel on-site if required up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Proven experience in designing, configuring, and implementing commercial software solutions.
- Strong understanding of business process analysis and best practices.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
- Experience with data mapping and transfer techniques.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
ADA/EAA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be the principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.