Portfolio Finance Manager

Portfolio Finance Manager

Job Description -

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Portfolio Finance manager (Strategic Operations) with a strong background in finance to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting Opex/Capex activities while ensuring financial oversight and control. This position requires a combination of project management expertise and financial expertise to effectively manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget Management - Tracking and Managing budget allocations, forecasts, and actuals
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to develop, monitor, and update project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting for ongoing projects, including budget tracking, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets and financial plans.
• Conduct financial risk assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies where necessary.
• Support the development and implementation of project management best practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between project teams, finance departments, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Provide training and guidance to project managers on financial management and budgeting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Strategic Operations resource with a strong financial background.
• Solid understanding of financial management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in project management tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.