Sr. Director- FP&A
- Cognizant
- 10 to 14 Yrs
- karnataka
- 6 months ago
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Job Description
- As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for CT&I, you will be a strategic financial leader responsible for partnering closely with the Technology Services CFO and senior leaders across Service Lines and Operations to shape and execute the company's financial strategy. Reporting directly to the Technology Services CFO, you will play a critical role in guiding the financial direction of the CIS business. Your role will involve full ownership of corporate and consolidated financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for the CT&I portfolio. You will lead strategic planning, financial reporting, and performance management, while also driving long-range forecasting, budgeting, and deal structuring. A key focus will be on enabling data-driven decision-making and fostering financial discipline across the organization. An essential requirement for this role is a strong background in infrastructure services. The ideal candidate will bring a nuanced understanding of the financial dynamics and cost structures unique to infrastructure delivery. Key Responsibilities: - Serve as a strategic advisor, providing analytical insights, perspectives, and options that guide leadership decisions. - Conduct in-depth analysis of consolidated and practice level P&L results, comparing against budget and forecast targets as well as previous outcomes. - Oversee and coordinate all facets of budgeting, forecasting, and analysis across various functions. - Identify opportunities for cost reduction, focusing on reversing the trend and securing sustainable margin growth. - Generate regular and ad hoc reports for senior leaders, ensuring they have all necessary information for strategic decision-making. - Formulate proposed initiatives in business case format to achieve targeted results across every P&L segment. - Instill financial and operational ownership within the respective practices to secure long-term desired outcomes. - Cultivate relationships within Cognizant to enhance understanding of organizational activities. - Partner closely with the Service Line to provide financial expertise and disseminate knowledge throughout Cognizant. - Provide executives with clear insights into business growth drivers, risks, and opportunities. - Offer business advisory services to the commercial team, supporting the entire contract lifecycle. - Act as a Strategic Business Partner, playing a crucial role in the Tech Services FP&A leadership team and aiding in the execution of transformation projects. - Balance stakeholder interests, aligning investment considerations with performance goals, and ensuring clear ROI objectives. - Lead with integrity, fostering an inclusive environment where team members are empowered and valued, contributing to a vibrant work culture. - Cultivate a positive and productive work environment where team members are motivated, engaged, and aligned with the organization's goals. - Spearhead initiatives to continuously improve, automate, and scale forecasting and reporting tools/systems, enhancing team efficiency. This role requires a proactive and strategic financial leader who can drive performance and deliver results while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.,
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Employement Type: Full timeIndustry: IT Services & ConsultingRole Category: Not SpecifiedFunctional Area: Not SpecifiedRole/Responsibilies: Sr. Director- FP&AContact Details:
Company: CognizantLocation(s): Karnataka+ View Contact
Keyskills: Strategic Planning Budgeting Forecasting Deal Structuring Infrastructure Services Cost Reduction Business Advisory Financial Modeling Financial Reporting Financial Planning Analysis
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Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment insights in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and solutions that serve a wide range of market participants, including individual and institutional investors in public and priv...
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