Workday Expense and Inventory Consultant

Sierra-Cedar delivers industry-focused client success by providing consulting, technical, and managed services for the deployment, management, and optimization of next-generation applications and technology. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k), Health, Disability, and Life. Sierra-Cedar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities:

• Be the Workday functional expert and lead clients through the entire systems development lifecycle
• Guide clients through all project phases including discovery, design, configuration and testing
• Assist clients in fully integrating the Workday system into their current business environments
• Advise client on options, risks, and any impacts on other processes or systems
• Configure the Workday system to meet each client's unique business requirements and provide insight on best practices
• Work with the client and data migration team to help convert legacy data into Workday
• Assist the integration team with design, configuration and testing delivered and custom integrations
• Complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner, reporting progress to managers
• Continually seek ways to improve the process of delivering Workday solutions

REQUIREMENTS:

• Workday certification is required
• Minimum of five (5) years implementing financial ERP applications such as Workday, PeopleSoft, Oracle E-Business, SAP or other SaaS software solutions
• Extensive experience as a functional lead in Expense and Inventory
• Experience re-engineering finance business processes
• Experience developing functional business integration requirements
• Experience with 3rd party integration providers
• Knowledge of accounting principles, standards and compliance
• Advanced MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, v lookups) and MS office skills
• Experience with Workday calculated fields
• Experience implementing ERP systems in Public Sector

CONSULTING SKILLS
Show that you have the ability to manage project scope and client expectations
Be on top of things by taking the initiative to follow-through on assignments and issue resolution
Think outside the box and show you have the ability to develop creative solutions
Be a good teammate by clearly and effectively communicating with your project team and your client
Be a good communicator by consistently producing clear, concise and accurate status reports
Know when and how to address your clients and build confidence and trust with them
Know when the details are important by displaying effective analytical skills
Quality and reputation matters, be in the game by showing your dedication to success