About cognizant consulting
cognizant consulting is more than cognizant's consulting practice—we're a global community of 6,000+ 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 associate – business analyst (portfolio/finance), you will make an impact by leading requirements gathering, supporting solution design, translating business needs into detailed delivery requirements, and assisting with configuration, development, and deployment activities. You will be a valued member of the consulting team and work collaboratively with product managers, technology & platform managers, and clients.
in this role, you will
* serve as a functional specialist in planisware for finance and portfolio management capabilities.
* lead requirements gathering and support solution design.
* own functional testing, validate deliverables with end users, and contribute to user training and documentation.
* support incident management by providing functional insights.
* collaborate closely with product managers on backlog prioritization, quarterly upgrades, and delivery planning.
* work with the technology & platform manager on planisware implementation activities, including technical dependencies and integration needs.
* ensure successful adoption of planisware capabilities across finance and portfolio management stakeholders.
* provide support for peripheral applications, including custom ibm planning analytics modules and custom full-stack visualization tools.
work model
we believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in a client or cognizant office in mexico. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
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
* experience as a functional analyst or business analyst in finance and portfolio management domains.
* hands-on expertise with planisware or similar portfolio/finance management platforms.
* strong skills in requirements gathering, solution design, and functional testing.
* experience supporting configuration, development, and deployment activities.
* ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
these will help you succeed
* experience with ibm planning analytics and custom full-stack visualization tools.
* strong documentation and user training skills.
* experience supporting incident management and providing functional insights.
* familiarity with backlog prioritization and delivery planning.
* excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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.