What makes Cognizant a u to work? The combination of rapid growth and unique place international and innovative environment! This is creating many opportunities for people like YOU - people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world. At Cognizant, together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world's leading companies and help them become more flexible, more innovative, and successful. Moreover, this is your chance to be part of the success story. Position Summary: As the Senior Associate Finance Consultant, the selected candidate will serve as the functional lead for the financial modules within a complex, global Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O ecosystem. This role is designed for a subject matter expert (SME) who can navigate the intricate financial regulations and localized requirements of the ANZ, regions. The successful candidate will act as a strategic advisor to Chief Accountants and Controllers, translating high-level financial reporting and compliance needs into robust system configurations. Beyond resolving high-stakes operational issues, this individual will own the "Time-to-Deliver" metrics for financial enhancements, ensuring that the global treasury, tax, and accounting frameworks remain agile and compliant. A mandatory MB-310 certification is required to validate expertise in global financial management. Mandatory Skills: Certification: Maintain an active MB-310: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant certification. Regional Compliance: Ensure all configurations meet the specific fiscal and trade requirements of the ANZ territories & Global configuration Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Financial Requirement Engineering & Global Design Strategic Business Partnering: Lead workshops with regional Finance Controllers to capture requirements for General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Cash & Bank Management. Global Template Governance: Drive the "Standardization First" approach, ensuring that regional financial localizations (e.g., LATAM electronic invoicing or EMEA VAT requirements) are integrated without compromising the core global template. Architectural Oversight: Author and review complex Functional Design Documents (FDD) for financial integrations, management reporting, and statutory compliance tools. 2. Operational Issue Resolution & Financial Intigrity L3 Financial Troubleshooting: Resolve critical functional errors in month-end/year-end closing processes, intercompany eliminations, and complex consolidation issues. Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Investigate recurring financial discrepancies or data integrity issues to implement permanent system corrections and automated reconciliations. Audit & Compliance Support: Ensure the system maintains a clear audit trail and support the business during internal and external financial audits through efficient data extraction and reporting. 3. Delivery Optimization & Strategy Time-to-Deliver Reduction: Optimize the "Requirement-to-Production" lifecycle through improved functional testing, agile methodology, and streamlined documentation. One Version Readiness: Proactively manage Microsoft's monthly update cycles, assessing the impact of new features on existing FINANCE customizations. Knowledge Transfer: Develop and maintain a global Knowledge Base to empower end-users and junior consultants, promoting "Shift-Left" resolution strategies. Advanced Reporting: Leverage Power BI, Electronic Reporting (ER), and Financial Reporting (MR) to provide stakeholders with real-time visibility into global financial health. Qualifications & Certifications (Optional): Core Modules: Core Mastery: 8 years of experience with deep expertise in General Ledger, Consolidation, Cost Accounting, and Fixed Assets. Integration Expertise: Proven ability to manage integrations with external banking systems (Host-to-Host, MT101/940) and third-party tax engines. Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of IFRS, GAAP, and multi-currency accounting. Leadership: Exceptional client-handling skills with the ability to manage senior finance stakeholders across diverse cultural backgrounds. Salary Range: >$100000 Date of Posting: 30-Jan-26 Next Steps: If you feel this opportunity suits you, or Cognizant is the type of organization you would like to join, we want to have a conversation with you! Please apply directly with us. For a complete list of open opportunities with Cognizant, visit http://www.cognizant.com/careers. Cognizant is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check. 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.
