Job Description

Ready to build the future with AI?
At Genpact, we don't just keep up with technology--we set the pace. AI and digital innovation are redefining industries, and we're leading the charge. Genpact's AI Gigafactory, our industry-first accelerator, is an example of how we're scaling advanced technology solutions to help global enterprises work smarter, grow faster, and transform at scale. From large-scale models to agentic AI, our breakthrough solutions tackle companies' most complex challenges.
If you thrive in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment, love building and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions, and want to push the boundaries of what's possible, this is your moment.
Genpact (NYSE: G) is an advanced technology services and solutions company that delivers lasting value for leading enterprises globally. Through our deep business knowledge, operational excellence, and cutting-edge solutions - we help companies across industries get ahead and stay ahead. Powered by curiosity, courage, and innovation, our teams implement data, technology, and AI to create tomorrow, today. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook.
Inviting applications for the role of Principal Consultant_ Workday Finance Functional
This role serves as a strategic liaison between Finance, ESS (Enterprise Services & Solutions, formerly GBS), and our IT Development Factory. The consultant will play a pivotal role in translating complex business requirements into scalable and efficient technical solutions, guiding the finance roadmap, and ensuring alignment between finance stakeholders and technology delivery teams.
Responsibilities

• Business-IT Translation: Act as a bridge between FIN/ESS and IT, translating business requirements into clear, actionable functional and technical specifications for the Workday platform.
• Finance Roadmap Oversight: Drive the evolution of the finance roadmap in collaboration with FIN and ESS leadership, ensuring strategic alignment and prioritization of initiatives within your assigned area primarily core financial modules.
• Solution Delivery: Oversee and support the delivery of high-quality Workday solutions, ensuring on-time, in-scope, and in-budget execution in partnership with IT and external vendors.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with FIN and ESS stakeholders, ensuring satisfaction with progress, timely communication, and effective management of expectations across all Workday-related initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements, system enhancements, and best practices to optimize the employee experience and operational efficiency within the Workday ecosystem.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to finance governance, change management protocols, data privacy, and security standards.

Qualifications we seek in you!
Minimum Qualifications/ skills

• Workday experience across multiple modules viz Accounting & Finance, covering General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Fixed Assets, Revenue Management, and Expenses.
• Proven experience acting as a translator between business and technical teams, with a strong understanding of both finance function / processes and Workday configuration.
• Experience in leading or supporting financials end-to-end, including requirements gathering, testing, and deployment.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with a consultative mindset and ability to influence without authority.
• Deep familiarity with Workday tools and functionality; experience with JIRA, ServiceNow, or similar platforms is a plus.
• MBA/CA with Workday certification(s) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

• Proven expertise in Workday viz Accounting & Finance, covering General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Fixed Assets, Revenue Management, and Expenses.
• Strong track record of leading financial technology transformations and system implementations.
• Deep knowledge of finance ERP, strategy, governance, and optimization.
• Ability to drive digital transformation and automation in finance processes.
• Strong project management and change leadership skills.
• Expertise in data analytics, workforce insights, and reporting tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration abilities.

Language Skills: Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus
Why join Genpact?

• Lead AI-first transformation - Build and scale AI solutions that redefine industries
• Make an impact - Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter
• Accelerate your career--Gain hands-on experience, world-class training, mentorship, and AI certifications to advance your skills
• Grow with the best - Learn from top engineers, data scientists, and AI experts in a dynamic, fast-moving workplace
• Committed to ethical AI - Work in an environment where governance, transparency, and security are at the core of everything we build
• Thrive in a values-driven culture - Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress

Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.
Let's build tomorrow together.
Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
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