Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist where you will play a pivotal role in driving financial insights and strategies. With a focus on reporting analytics and business analysis you will contribute to optimizing store operations and finance processes. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across departments ensuring impactful financial planning and execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive financial reporting systems to enhance decision-making processes.
- Oversee the analysis of financial data to identify trends and opportunities for business growth.
- Provide strategic insights through detailed business analysis and planning to support store operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
- Drive the optimization of finance and accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Utilize advanced analytics to forecast financial performance and guide strategic planning.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards to maintain integrity in reporting.
- Develop and present financial reports to senior management highlighting key insights and recommendations.
- Support the budgeting process by providing accurate financial projections and analysis.
- Monitor financial metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness of business strategies.
- Facilitate the integration of financial systems and tools to streamline operations.
- Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial planning and analysis capabilities.
- Contribute to the development of financial models to support strategic decision-making. Qualifications
- Possess strong expertise in reporting and analytics with a proven track record in business analysis and planning.
- Demonstrate proficiency in store operations finance and accounting ensuring comprehensive domain knowledge.
- Exhibit excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Have experience in hybrid work models showcasing adaptability and effective communication skills.
- Show commitment to professional growth and continuous learning in financial planning and analysis.
- Display strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on achieving impactful outcomes.
- Maintain a collaborative approach working effectively within cross-functional teams.
Certifications Required
Knowledge in MX Dynamics
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
