Job summary
This Senior individual contributor role is a key financial & commercial advisor to a deal team. The role requires functional expertise to support deal modeling and assessment while considering deal strategy structuring and negotiation positions. The position is the financial representative both internally and externally with clients/advisors
Responsibilities
- Undertake the financial structuring and analysis of deals while meeting Cognizant's business objectives.
- Craft the pricing model and assess the deal P&L cash flow metrics and financial viability and highlight the potential risks of a deal throughout the bid lifecycle from qualification through to deal closure.
- Support the deal team throughout the sales cycle in analyzing and making recommendations regarding deal-specific financial strategies and solutions
- Support the negotiation of financial/commercial terms in order to meet Cognizant's business & financial objectives.
- Enable Cognizant to sign a contract capable of delivering the approved returns whilst at the same time addressing customer business drivers.
- Function in an objective manner to ensure the integrity of the responsibilities of the position liaising with FP&A Tax and technical accounting and other areas as required.
- Help the preparation for and actively participate in internal deal governance
- Support compliance with Cognizant?s processes and policies including using approved toolsets.
- Inform Pricing Lead of potential issues or possible open questions.
- Participate in standard team meetings and assist with deal coverage.
- Be a coach and mentor to less experienced team members.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree and/or qualified accountant
- 10 years of experience in pricing and sales support
- Strong ability to influence and drive outcomes
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Project management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities
Location- PAN India
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 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.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.