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Financial Associate - Project Coordinator

JD 3

Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, we help our clients modernize technology, reinvent processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our constantly evolving world. Cognizant is looking to expand our team and your skills are needed! Are you interested? If so, please apply in order to be considered. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Process Overview

Our team is focused on building strong research collaboration, and is positioned to keep leading best practices in this space and provide our client (a fortune 500 organization) the ability to operate with greater coordination and transparency.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manages operational tasks for the program, such as budget management,queue management, and data analysis.
  • Managing processes on a transactional level. Along with sharing guidance for requisition & invoicing.
  • Act as an interface between Client company and CTS to ensure timely assistance.
  • Deliver any assigned adhoc tasks within SLA.
  • Collaborate globally to achieve targets on throughput and accuracy.
  • Partner with the client to maintain up-to-date documentation, including SOPs, STPs, and DTPs.
  • Handle legal triaging to manage contracts types. Skill/Experience/Education Mandatory
  • Bachelor's Degree with 3 - 5 years of full-time experience in operations or financial management
  • Must be a clear communicator, with attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage complex projects.
  • Ability to handle large data sheets.
  • Proficient in Google sheets (or Excel any one tool)
  • Hands on experience with managing purchase orders, requisitions, & invoices. Desired/Added advantage
  • Finance/quantitative background.
  • Metrics design and data visualisation.
  • Experience in working with global teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Documentation management.
  • Legal awareness or expertise.
  • Hands on experience in managing financial statements

Salary and Other Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is $34,611-$50,000 annually, dependent on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis

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.

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.  

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.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

Disclaimer:
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.

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