Workday Financials Consultant - Remote Global Role — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This Workday Financials Consultant role is listed as fully remote with headquarters in Manila, Philippines, and open to candidates "Anywhere in the World" — making it highly attractive for location-independent professionals. However, there are some important nuances to consider.
Timezone & Schedule Flexibility: The posting does not specify required working hours, but given the Manila HQ and the client-facing nature of the role (SLA coordination, client sessions, account management), there is likely an expectation of overlap with Asia-Pacific or potentially US business hours depending on client accounts. Expect some fixed meeting windows rather than a fully async schedule.
Visa Considerations: Since the role is globally remote with no country restrictions stated, digital nomad visas in popular destinations work well here:
- Portugal (Lisbon): EU Digital Nomad Visa available; cost of living ~$2,000–$2,800/month for a comfortable lifestyle.
- Thailand (Bangkok/Chiang Mai): LTR (Long-Term Resident) Visa or tourist visa + border runs; very low cost of living at ~$1,200–$1,800/month.
- Colombia (Medellín): Digital Nomad Visa available; cost of living ~$1,200–$1,600/month.
Lifestyle Fit: No relocation budget, coworking stipend, or travel perks are mentioned. You'll need to self-fund your nomad setup. The client-facing SLA and delivery commitments mean a reliable, fast internet connection is non-negotiable — factor this into coworking space budgets at each destination.
Headquarters: PHL - Manila - Remote
URL: http://collaborativesolutions.com
Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday implementation professionals and become part of our dynamic, fast-paced, HR transformation consulting practice.
About the Role:
As a Consultant, you will "bridge the gap" between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday inter-system problems. You will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation. You must have a technical aptitude and be capable of configuring the system to meet the business requirements and design specifications.
Responsibilities:
- Execute the day-to-day activities of Workday Financials project support for a variety of client contracts
- Become a Workday Financials expert with deep knowledge of core functionality and future product direction
- Lead an account which works directly with client teams to deliver and manage the project with high quality deliverables, on time and within the budgeted hours
- Provide subject matter expertise on Workday best practices
- Conduct sessions with clients to analyze business requirements and provide solutions to complex business problems
- Manage account communication with key client users
- Coordinate operations meetings/requests and priorities and SLAs
- Become a Workday expert with deep knowledge of core functionality and future product direction
- Mentor other consultants and actively share product knowledge with others to grow our practice
Skills & Requirements:
- Bachelor's/College Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent; preferably CPA
- Workday Financial Supplemental Certification is an advantage (Budget, Expense, Record to Report, Procure to Pay, Customer to Cash, etc.)
- Proficiency with business processes including: general ledger, budgeting, cash management, grant management, chart of accounts re-design, procure-to-pay, purchase order conversions, expense management, fixed asset management, and/or order-to-cash, required
- Previous experience with other ERP Financials and/or Procurement technology (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft) is an advantage
- Strong consulting and presentation skills with the ability to effectively manage client expectations
- Strong analytical mindset and usage of analytics and reporting tools
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.
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