Cognizant Workday - Application Managed Services Finance Associate Consultant

Cognizant • Philadelphia, PA • 1d ago

Cognizant Workday practice is recruiting for upcoming graduates who are looking for an exciting, entry level consulting opportunity starting in the summer of 2026. We proudly partner with Workday, one of the leading cloud-based software solutions for HR, Finance, Payroll management, and Student Services. As an Organizational Change and Training Associate Consultant at Cognizant Workday practice, you will be part of a project team working with customers to get the most out of their Workday Implementation.

Our Finance AMS Associate Consultant position is best suited for self-starters who are eager to work with exciting, Fortune 500 companies and dive headfirst into all phases of Workday system implementations. We provide world-class, classroom, virtual and on-the-job training, an exceptionally 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 implementation & AMS professionals and become part of our dynamic, fast-paced, HR/Finance transformation consulting practice.

Responsibilities:

Become a Workday champion and partner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in each phase of your assigned projects.

Execute on the assigned support activities by your team lead(s) with utmost quality and as per the milestone\resolution time

Assist the Lead Consultant(s) in gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing and implementing business solutions.

Configure the system to the customers' expectations and requirements

Master the art of "follow through". Frequently update your team Lead and Service Delivery Manager on timeline, tasks, risks, roles & responsibilities, etc.

Proactively keep yourself abreast of Workday updates and project changes. Seek out opportunities to further your skills and professional growth. We love initiative!

Skills and Requirements:

1 year of work experience in an office environment, preferred.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Finance, or related field.

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, when needed.

Why Choose Cognizant Workday practice?

Flexible work schedules or working out of one of our hub locations to cultivate personal and professional balance.

Competitive benefits including 401(k) matching program, Medical, Dental, Life, and Vison insurance, and perk benefits such as commuter plans and pet insurance.

Inclusive benefits that support mental health, gender affirmation journeys, caregiving and all paths to parenthood, excellent paid parental leave programs.

Established Employee Resources Groups (ERG's) that provide a safe space for employees to build relationships, connect, and develop initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusion.

Committed to giving back to improve our communities and environmental impact.

Learning and development opportunities through established corporate programs, on and off-site trainings, and on-demand online learning courses.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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.

Location

New hires will be aligned to the Cognizant office in Plano, TX, where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area.

Work Authorization

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.

Disclaimer:

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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