About the role
As a Senior Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting financial operations across Cognizant’s Eastern European entities. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting compliance requirements, and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple countries.
In this role, you will:
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and accruals
• Perform P&L and balance sheet variance analysis with clear commentary
• Support statutory reporting and compliance (financial statements, VAT/CIT returns, local regulatory reporting)
• Investigate accounting discrepancies and resolve issues with internal and external stakeholders
• Partner with Finance Managers and shared services teams across the region
Location & Working Model
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Working model: Hybrid (2–3 days per week in office)
What you need to have
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in accounting / R2R / general ledger
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
• Solid understanding of financial processes and reporting cycles
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Nice to have
• Knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP
• Experience in multinational / SSC / BPO environments
• Familiarity with VAT, CIT, and WHT
• Experience with Oracle, PeopleSoft, or Hyperion
• Additional European language skills (Polish or Czech preferred)
What we offer
- Exposure to regional finance operations across Eastern Europe
- Opportunities for career growth in a global organization
- Hybrid working and flexible environment
- Access to wellbeing programs and employee benefits
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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.
