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Description
You will be responsible for undertaking the financial structuring and analysis of deals while aligning with Cognizant's business objectives. This includes crafting the pricing model, evaluating deal P&L, cash flow, metrics, and financial viability, and identifying potential risks throughout the bid lifecycle from qualification to deal closure. You will collaborate with the deal team, providing financial expertise and recommendations to shape winning sales strategies. Additionally, you will support client negotiations on financial/commercial terms to secure contracts that deliver approved returns and address customer business drivers. Collaboration with various internal teams such as FP&A, Tax, and technical accounting will be essential, along with ensuring compliance with Cognizant's processes and policies. Your role will involve contributing to financial materials for internal deal governance, maintaining reports on KPIs and progress, and supporting the use of standardized tools and methodologies. It is crucial to validate commercial/financial Terms and Conditions to assess risks to revenue and margins. Furthermore, you will play a key role in promoting and supporting regional and global pricing initiatives, aligning the overall pricing strategy with business needs, and ensuring customer satisfaction with the pricing team's performance. To excel in this position, you should possess at least 14 years of experience in pricing/finance, with a track record of pricing deals. Strong business acumen and the ability to engage with stakeholders from various units are essential. You should demonstrate leadership, negotiation, and presentation skills, along with the capacity to navigate ambiguity effectively. A comprehensive understanding of finance functional areas impacting revenue recognition, pricing, and contract Terms & Conditions is required. Experience in coaching, mentoring, and guiding associates in their career development is beneficial. Proficiency in Excel and related tools is necessary to support large and strategic transactions effectively. Candidates with experience in presenting commercial propositions, negotiating contractual terms, and interacting with clients will have an added advantage. Previous exposure to working overseas can aid in stakeholder management and is considered a preferred capability for this role.,
