Description
SENIOR CONSULTANT , Finance Transformation Consulting
ABOUT US
Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com .
COGNIZANT CONSULTING
Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business and IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Harmonization, ERP Modernization, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions.
The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we’re growing!
The Role
Our premier Finance Transformation practice in the U.S. is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our growing team. We are seeking people who are passionate about transformation, want to make an impact, and love working together to deliver flawless results for an end-client that really work!
At Cognizant, we help clients with their most strategic initiatives. This group in particular works with clients to renovate their financial processes and programs to create one cohesive operating model to support the many demands on modern companies today. We enable Finance departments as a strategic business partner with end-to-end transformation advisory services and technology capabilities. We guide clients through ERP Modernization, Software Selection, Process Harmonization, Finance Analytic Design, and create an executable roadmap that brings the vision to life. Our team members are experts in all process areas, including FP&A, Plan to Profit, Acquire to Retire, Order to Cash, Close to Disclose, Record to Report, Procure to Pay, and Treasury and Tax. We serve clients across all industries, including Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, and Technology.
But we provide more than just expertise! Working in our Finance Transformation Consulting group means you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who are also dedicated to support you and inspire each other to make a positive impact on our clients through their work. We bridge the gap between business and information technology to help clients realize measurable business value from their technology and capital investments, and we will support you every step of the way.
To be successful, you’ll need a background in Finance and/or Accounting, Management Consulting, and Digital Transformation. You’ll use your expertise you’ve gained over the years to enable our clients to realize their vison through creating roadmaps that deliver the intended results and value, and then you’ll help us execute. You’ll work with people who have changed processes at some of the most exciting companies in the world, and you’ll learn from them while teaching and growing your team and guiding our clients to an outcome that they once didn’t think was possible. We’re looking for someone who has collaborative approach, a sanguine spirt, and a bit of fortitude. Sound like you?
Our solutions are in demand and we’re passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with Finance and Accounting; can create, build and guide; if you are a selfless leader, and are committed to solving complex client problems; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
Responsibilities
- Perform process assessment and gap/fit analysis of IFS features against business requirements for order management, outbound logistics, manufacturing, supply chain management, procurement, service and finance & accounting
- Prepare functional specifications, process maps and configuration documents for IFS modules
- Identify and design interface requirements with boundary applications, primarily, Salesforce and JDE
- Design application architecture of ERP ecosystem including IFS, JDE, Salesforce, etc.
- Work in a cross-functional team environment with other business/system analysts, technical architects and users to implement IFS to meet business needs
Qualifications
- Degree in business administration or computer science or engineering/science disciplines
- 10+ years of ERP implementation experience with leading products (i.e., SAP, Oracle, JDE, IFS, etc.)
- 5+ years of implementation experience with IFS in manufacturing environment. At least 3 full cycle implementation experience
- Manufacturing industry experience is required
Work Authorization
- Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $105,000.00 – $125,000.00 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
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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Please note that, where allowed by local law, Cognizant requires associates of all Cognizant entities, subsidiaries, and joint ventures, including non-integrated business, as well as contractors, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if or when their role requires them to conduct business face-to-face. This includes any role that necessitates presence at a Cognizant or client site, in-person event or meeting, or business travel. In accordance with local law, vaccination will also be required when mandated by a client or the country government, regardless of work location. New hires will be asked to attest to their vaccination status and upload proof of vaccination as applicable after joining.
Qualifications
SENIOR CONSULTANT , Finance Transformation Consulting
ABOUT US
Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com .
COGNIZANT CONSULTING
Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business and IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Harmonization, ERP Modernization, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions.
The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we’re growing!
The Role
Our premier Finance Transformation practice in the U.S. is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our growing team. We are seeking people who are passionate about transformation, want to make an impact, and love working together to deliver flawless results for an end-client that really work!
At Cognizant, we help clients with their most strategic initiatives. This group in particular works with clients to renovate their financial processes and programs to create one cohesive operating model to support the many demands on modern companies today. We enable Finance departments as a strategic business partner with end-to-end transformation advisory services and technology capabilities. We guide clients through ERP Modernization, Software Selection, Process Harmonization, Finance Analytic Design, and create an executable roadmap that brings the vision to life. Our team members are experts in all process areas, including FP&A, Plan to Profit, Acquire to Retire, Order to Cash, Close to Disclose, Record to Report, Procure to Pay, and Treasury and Tax. We serve clients across all industries, including Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, and Technology.
But we provide more than just expertise! Working in our Finance Transformation Consulting group means you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who are also dedicated to support you and inspire each other to make a positive impact on our clients through their work. We bridge the gap between business and information technology to help clients realize measurable business value from their technology and capital investments, and we will support you every step of the way.
To be successful, you’ll need a background in Finance and/or Accounting, Management Consulting, and Digital Transformation. You’ll use your expertise you’ve gained over the years to enable our clients to realize their vison through creating roadmaps that deliver the intended results and value, and then you’ll help us execute. You’ll work with people who have changed processes at some of the most exciting companies in the world, and you’ll learn from them while teaching and growing your team and guiding our clients to an outcome that they once didn’t think was possible. We’re looking for someone who has collaborative approach, a sanguine spirt, and a bit of fortitude. Sound like you?
Our solutions are in demand and we’re passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with Finance and Accounting; can create, build and guide; if you are a selfless leader, and are committed to solving complex client problems; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
Responsibilities
- Perform process assessment and gap/fit analysis of IFS features against business requirements for order management, outbound logistics, manufacturing, supply chain management, procurement, service and finance & accounting
- Prepare functional specifications, process maps and configuration documents for IFS modules
- Identify and design interface requirements with boundary applications, primarily, Salesforce and JDE
- Design application architecture of ERP ecosystem including IFS, JDE, Salesforce, etc.
- Work in a cross-functional team environment with other business/system analysts, technical architects and users to implement IFS to meet business needs
Qualifications
- Degree in business administration or computer science or engineering/science disciplines
- 10+ years of ERP implementation experience with leading products (i.e., SAP, Oracle, JDE, IFS, etc.)
- 5+ years of implementation experience with IFS in manufacturing environment. At least 3 full cycle implementation experience
- Manufacturing industry experience is required
Work Authorization
- Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $105,000.00 – $125,000.00 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
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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Please note that, where allowed by local law, Cognizant requires associates of all Cognizant entities, subsidiaries, and joint ventures, including non-integrated business, as well as contractors, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if or when their role requires them to conduct business face-to-face. This includes any role that necessitates presence at a Cognizant or client site, in-person event or meeting, or business travel. In accordance with local law, vaccination will also be required when mandated by a client or the country government, regardless of work location. New hires will be asked to attest to their vaccination status and upload proof of vaccination as applicable after joining.