The candidate will be responsible for managing several financials of the ANZ Market Unit. The candidate will work closely with Australia & New Zealand business heads and the CFO to drive overall business performance and manage the MU P&L.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own the ANZ end-to-end planning, budgeting, forecasting process, and governance.
- Build GSI deep dives for large deals/projects.
- Drive margin BSO performance rhythm across the region.
- Collaborate with other FP&A resources and the O2C team on various financial activities.
- Lead operational planning for the MU in coordination with APJ FP&A Regional Finance and Corporate Finance teams.
- Drive monthly P&L forecast reviews and forecast close; streamline and institutionalize processes to improve efficiency in BU interfaces.
- Provide market insights for CEO & CFO reviews.
Key Decision Rights
- Business:
- P&L forecast close and process efficiencies
- Management review and periodic reporting of special initiatives
- Margin BSO improvement
- ANZ P&L
- CEO/CFO review presentations
- Operational:
- Overall ANZ financials
- Inputs for planning and forecasting from various BUs
Key Performance Indicators
- Stakeholder satisfaction (ANZ MU & Delivery Heads)
- Timely execution/reporting progress of special initiatives
- Process improvement/efficiency in service lines
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.
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.
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