Job Summary
This hybrid role focuses on delivering high quality financial planning and analysis support for a global banking environment by using advanced spreadsheet techniques strong accounting strategies and practical knowledge of bank accounting. The role involves partnering with stakeholders to produce accurate reports insightful variance analysis and data driven recommendations that support efficient capital usage and responsible growth.
Responsibilities
Perform detailed financial planning and analysis activities that support budgeting forecasting and long range planning cycles for a global banking function and ensure information is accurate and timelyPrepare monthly management reporting packs that highlight key performance indicators trends and variances to enable informed business decisions and transparent communication with stakeholdersDevelop dynamic spreadsheet models in advanced spreadsheet tools to automate recurring reporting tasks enhance scenario analysis capabilities and reduce manual effort across the finance teamAnalyze revenue expense and balance sheet drivers by using accounting strategies and bank accounting knowledge to provide clear explanations for performance movements and emerging risksValidate data from multiple financial systems by performing reconciliations and logical checks to ensure that financial information used for planning and reporting is complete consistent and reliableCollaborate with controllers treasury operations and business finance teams to align planning assumptions with actual results and to support consistent application of accounting strategies across entitiesSupport preparation of regulatory and internal reporting schedules by supplying accurate financial insights that consider specific characteristics of bank products such as deposits loans and fee based servicesDesign clear variance analysis commentaries that translate complex accounting and bank accounting concepts into concise insights for senior stakeholders and non finance partnersAssist in implementing process improvements in FP and A workflows by mapping existing steps proposing enhancements and supporting testing activities to achieve greater efficiency and controlContribute to periodic cost optimization reviews by identifying spending trends evaluating drivers and recommending actions that align with the company purpose of sustainable and responsible growthPartner with technology and data teams to refine data sources for FP and A reporting so that information flows seamlessly into advanced spreadsheet templates and self service dashboardsSupport intercompany analysis by helping to track charges eliminations and reconciliations so that internal transactions are reflected accurately and transparently in management reportsContribute to fixed asset related analysis by supporting reviews of capital expenditure forecasts depreciation impacts and asset utilization metrics that help optimize investment decisionsProvide ad hoc financial analysis for business cases pricing reviews and strategic initiatives to demonstrate how proposed actions impact profitability capital efficiency and value creation for society
Qualifications
Use strong knowledge of advanced spreadsheet functions such as complex formulas pivot tables and data visualisation features to build robust FP and A models and analytical toolsApply solid understanding of accounting strategies including accrual concepts revenue and expense recognition and balance sheet integrity to interpret and validate financial resultsUtilize hands on experience in bank accounting to support analysis of interest income funding costs credit provisioning and fee structures in alignment with banking specific policiesDemonstrate familiarity with intercompany accounting concepts by supporting reconciliation and analysis of internal transactions and ensuring accurate reflection in management reporting when applicableApply foundational understanding of fixed asset accounting by assisting in reviews of capital projects useful lives and depreciation patterns when such analysis is required for planning cyclesCommunicate clearly with cross functional teams by presenting financial insights in a concise business focused manner and by adapting explanations to varied stakeholder needs in a hybrid work modelExhibit strong problem solving and critical thinking skills by independently investigating issues in financial data identifying root causes and proposing practical corrective actions within agreed timelines
Certifications Required
No Certification required
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
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