Workday Financials Functional Architect at Cognizant

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Workday Financials, Solution Architecture, Financial Data Model, Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Worktags, Integrations, Security, Reporting, Prism, Client Engagement, Pre-Sales, Delivery Assurance, Stakeholder Engagement, Accounting Architecture

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

The Workday Finance Functional Architect is a senior, client-facing role responsible for designing end to end Workday Financial Management solutions across complex, multi-entity organisations. This role requires deep expertise across Workday Financials functional domains, with the ability to connect data model, processes, reporting, integrations, security and controls into one coherent enterprise design. The architect provides a global foundation design, legal entity structures, accounting architecture, implementation lessons learnt, operational model impacts, and deployment governance The role spans presales, solution design, delivery assurance, and executive stakeholder engagement, ensuring solutions are scalable, compliant, and aligned to business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Solution & Architecture Leadership Own the end‑to‑end Workday Finance solution architecture, ensuring functional coherence across all finance modules and integrations. Design and govern the Financial Data Model (FDM), including worktags, hierarchies, ledgers, balancing worktags, and reporting structures. Provide a holistic solution view, covering: Record‑to‑Report Procure‑to‑Pay Order‑to‑Cash Expenses Assets Projects & Projects Billing Accounting Center (where applicable) Reporting, Prism, and downstream consumers Ensure solutions align with Workday best practices, industry standards, and client‑specific regulatory and audit requirements. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Finance Directors, Controllers, and Transformation Leads. Lead and participate in executive‑level design discussions, articulating solution trade‑offs, risks, and recommendations clearly. Translate complex business requirements into practical, scalable Workday solutions. Guide clients through design decisions with a long‑term lens on operability, scalability, and future roadmap. Delivery Oversight & Assurance Provide functional design governance across one or more Workday Finance workstreams. Review and validate solution designs produced by project teams to ensure architectural integrity. Identify cross‑module dependencies and risks early and drive mitigation strategies. Support complex problem‑solving scenarios across integrations, accounting treatments, and reporting outcomes. Act as a delivery assurance role on high‑risk or complex engagements where required. Pre‑Sales & Thought Leadership Play a key role in pre‑sales activities, including: Solution architecture and approach definition Estimation and scoping RFP responses Client orals and solution walkthroughs Shape solution options and implementation strategies tailored to client maturity and industry context. Partner with sales and practice leadership to articulate value‑based solutions, not just system features. Contribute to practice assets, standards, and reusable solution patterns. Mentoring & Practice Development Provide functional leadership and mentoring to Principal Consultants, Senior Consultants, and Consultants. Set quality standards for finance design and solution documentation. Actively contribute to capability uplift across the Finance practice. Share lessons learned and best practices across the organisation. Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). 10+ years of experience in Finance transformation, ERP implementations, or FP&A/Controllership roles. 6+ years of hands‑on experience implementing Workday Financial Management across multiple industries. Proven experience designing complex, multi‑entity, multi‑ledger Workday Finance solutions. Experience working across end‑to‑end finance processes, not limited to a single module. #LI-Remote 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. Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. As one of the world’s leading professional services companies, we help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. Founded in 1994 as a technology development arm of The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, we were spun off as an independent company in 1996, and have worked closely with large organizations to help them build stronger businesses ever since. Today, Cognizant engineers modern businesses to improve everyday life, helping some of the world’s most established companies remain the most loved brands. In today’s fast-changing technology landscape, we work with our clients to advance every aspect of how they serve their customers: digitizing their products, services and customer experiences; automating their business processes; and modernizing their technology infrastructures. Cognizant’s Workday practice was formed in 2020 through the acquisition of Collaborative Solutions, a leading global finance and HR transformation consultancy. Our 1,700+ experts provide full lifecycle services—advisory, deployment, and post-production—using our proven, proprietary tools. With headquarters in the US and a rapidly expanding footprint that extends from India and China to Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East, we’re committed to building digital talent all around the globe so everyone can benefit from the full spectrum of human ingenuity. We collaborate locally with clients, in person and in their local languages. We believe that the opportunity presented by technology has never been greater, and because of that opportunity, Cognizant will continue to work with clients to modernize their businesses, making everyday life even better for them, their customers and the communities they serve. Our Commitment to Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information. Notice of E-Verify Participation Right To Work poster Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Cognizant EEO Policy

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Responsibilities

This senior role involves owning the end-to-end Workday Finance solution architecture, designing the Financial Data Model, and providing holistic solution views across core finance processes like Record-to-Report and Procure-to-Pay. The architect also acts as a trusted advisor to executives, leading design discussions and ensuring solutions align with best practices and client requirements.