Responsibilities

• Undertake the financial structuring and analysis of deals while meeting Cognizant's business objectives.
• Develop pricing model and assess the deal P&L cash flow metrics and financial viability and highlight the potential risks of a deal throughout the bid lifecycle from qualification through to deal closure.
• Develop market relevant rate cards in line with the client expectations along with other factors (e.g. discounting approach/impact to financials technologies work locations / sourcing strategy current standing with the customer competitive pressures / comparisons etc.)
• Ensure commercial proposal is consistent with other deliverables under the MSA as well as overall deal win themes
• Support the deal team throughout the sales cycle in analyzing and making recommendations regarding deal-specific financial strategies and solutions.
• Support the negotiation of financial/commercial terms in order to meet Cognizant's business & financial objectives.
• Enable Cognizant to sign a contract capable of delivering the approved returns whilst at the same time addressing customer business drivers.
• Function in an objective manner to ensure the integrity of the responsibilities of the position liaising with FP&A Tax and technical accounting and other areas as required.
• Help the preparation for and actively participate in internal deal governance
• Support compliance with Cognizant's processes and policies including using approved toolsets.
• Inform Pricing Lead of potential issues or possible open questions.
• Participate in standard team meetings and assist with deal coverage

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree and/or qualified accountant
• 5+ years experience in pricing and sales support
• Ability to collaborate and work with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.