Job Summary
This hybrid role for a multinational organization focuses on financial planning and analysis with a core emphasis on project accounting and advanced spreadsheet modeling. The specialist will support budgeting forecasting and variance analysis while ensuring high quality financial insights that guide strategic decisions. The role demands strong analytical skills precision in data handling and effective collaboration with cross functional teams.
Responsibilities
Perform detailed financial analysis for projects by preparing accurate forecasts budgets and variance reports that support informed decision making and effective resource allocationDevelop and maintain complex spreadsheet models in advanced spreadsheet tools to analyze trends profitability and cost structures for multiple projects and business unitsPrepare clear and concise management reports that translate financial data into actionable insights to support strategic planning and operational improvementsCoordinate with project managers and business stakeholders to gather financial inputs validate assumptions and ensure alignment with overall financial targetsMonitor project accounting activities such as cost tracking revenue recognition and margin analysis to ensure compliance with internal policies and external guidelinesAnalyze actual project performance against budgets and forecasts to identify root causes of variances and recommend corrective actions that improve future outcomesSupport the month end and quarter end closing processes by preparing journal entries reconciliations and financial schedules related to project accounting and general financial planning activitiesDesign and enhance reporting templates in advanced spreadsheet tools to automate recurring reports improve accuracy and reduce manual effort for the finance teamCollaborate with cross functional teams to integrate financial data from different systems ensuring data integrity consistency and timely availability for analysisContribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps proposing enhancements and implementing best practices in financial planning and analysisAssist with scenario analysis and what if modeling to evaluate financial impact of different business decisions and support recommendations to managementSupport intercompany and fixed asset accounting activities when required by preparing reconciliations reviewing balances and ensuring appropriate documentation and complianceCommunicate financial insights findings and recommendations in a clear and structured manner to stakeholders helping them understand the financial impact of operational decisions
Qualifications
Display proven experience in financial planning and analysis with a strong foundation in budgeting forecasting variance analysis and management reporting for at least two yearsDemonstrate advanced proficiency in spreadsheet tools including complex formulas pivot tables lookups and data analysis features to manage large data sets efficientlyExhibit hands on experience in project accounting such as tracking project costs monitoring progress billing milestones and assessing profitability for multiple projectsApply knowledge of intercompany accounting by supporting reconciliations and documentation of balances between entities as a desirable domain capabilityUtilize understanding of fixed asset accounting including capitalization depreciation and disposals as a beneficial skill set for supporting broader finance activitiesShow strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data identify trends and present insights that support business performanceDisplay effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross functional teams in a hybrid work model while maintaining accuracy and timeliness in deliverablesManage time and priorities efficiently by handling multiple assignments within day shift schedules ensuring high quality output without requiring business travel
Certifications Required
No Certification required
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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