Senior Consultant, Finance Platforms

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the role

As a Senior Consultant – Finance Platforms , you will make an impact by bridging business needs and technology solutions across back-office finance systems within a global financial services environment. You will be a valued member of the Finance Technology team and work collaboratively with Finance, Accounting, Operations, Technology, and business stakeholders to deliver strategic initiatives supporting financial reporting, derivatives accounting, and enterprise financial systems.

In this role, you will:

• Analyze and interpret financial data, including derivatives transactions and associated accounting processes, to support business decisions and technology solutions

• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications, user stories, process flows, and delivery-ready backlog items

• Provide subject matter expertise on US GAAP standards and financial reporting frameworks, advising stakeholders on solution design and process improvements

• Lead Agile delivery activities, including backlog management, sprint planning, daily scrum ceremonies, requirements refinement, and stakeholder alignment

• Coordinate cross-functional onsite and offshore teams to ensure successful delivery of enhancements, projects, and ongoing support for back-office finance systems

Work model – Onsite

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring time in a client or Cognizant office.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you must have to be considered

• 8 - 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Product Owner, or related role within Banking or Financial Services

• Strong experience supporting back-office finance systems within a global or international organization

• Deep understanding of Financial Instruments, including derivatives such as options, futures, and swaps

• Strong knowledge of Accounting Principles, Financial Reporting, and US GAAP standards

• Proven experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional specifications, user stories, process flows, and solution requirements

• Hands-on experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies

• Experience managing product backlogs within Azure DevOps at the Epic, Feature, User Story, and Task levels

• Strong SQL, Excel, and data analysis capabilities

• Experience working with cross-functional business and technology teams across global delivery environments

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills

These will help you succeed

• CFA, CPA, CSPO, or similar professional certifications

• Experience supporting enterprise finance transformation initiatives

• Experience working with derivatives accounting, financial controls, and regulatory reporting processes

• Experience coordinating global delivery teams across onsite and offshore models

• Strong understanding of finance operations, accounting workflows, and system integrations

• Experience supporting complex financial data analysis and reporting requirements

• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive consensus across business and technology organizations

• Strong problem-solving capabilities with a focus on delivering scalable and sustainable solutions

Salary and Other Compensation :

Applications will be accepted until 11/14/2026

The annual salary for this position is between $90,000 - 116,000 depending 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.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

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.