Cognizant

Financial Analyst

Job · Full-timeIn OfficeBhubaneswar, Odisha0–2 years39K/mo5 openingsImmediate / as per notice period

About this role

Cognizant is hiring a Financial Analyst in Bhubaneswar. This is a full-time, permanent role with real ownership from the first quarter — you will be given work that ships, reviewed by people who know the craft, and the context to understand why it matters. About the role As a Financial Analyst at…

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Skills you'll use

Financial AnalysisAdvanced ExcelBudgeting & ForecastingVariance AnalysisAccounting FundamentalsERP ReportingPowerPointRatio AnalysisData ValidationBusiness Partnering

What you'll do

Prepare monthly management reporting packs
Analyse variances and explain them to budget holders
Support the annual budget and forecast cycles
Build and maintain financial models
Improve the accuracy and speed of reporting
Flag risks and blockers early rather than at the deadline
Keep your tracker and status honest, including when something has slipped

Who can apply

B.Com/M.Com, BBA/MBA (Finance), CA/CMA/CFA (any level) or Economics graduate from a recognised university
0–2 years of relevant experience — internships, academic projects and personal work all count, and 2026 graduates are welcome
Working knowledge of Financial Analysis, Advanced Excel, Budgeting & Forecasting
Comfort with Excel, an ERP and reporting packs, and the ability to pick up an unfamiliar tool without waiting to be taught it
The judgement to know when a problem is yours to solve and when it needs escalating — and to escalate with the relevant detail attached.
Attention to detail, ownership and the discipline to document your work
Based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha or willing to relocate

Perks & benefits

Fixed monthly salary, paid on timeStructured onboarding with a named mentor for the first 90 daysHealth insurance cover for you (and family cover on confirmation)Learning and certification budgetPaid leave, casual leave and public holidaysFlexible working hours around core collaboration timeModern hardware and the tool licences your role needsInternal knowledge sessions and access to senior reviewers

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Resume screening and profile shortlisting by the talent acquisition team
2Final discussion covering role expectations, compensation and start date
3HR discussion — compensation, notice period, joining date and offer roll-out

About Cognizant

Cognizant operates in the it services & consulting sector and runs an active team in Bhubaneswar. It is a working employer with real customers and real deadlines — the role advertised here exists because there is work that needs doing, not to fill a headcount plan. Industry and what the company…

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