About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the role
As a Consulting Analyst - Planisware, you will make an impact by leading requirements gathering, supporting solution design, translating business needs into detailed delivery requirements, and assisting with configuration, development, and deployment activities. You will be a valued member of the consulting team and work collaboratively with Product Managers, Technology & Platform Managers, and clients.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a functional specialist in Planisware for Finance and Portfolio Management capabilities.
• Lead requirements gathering and support solution design.
• Own functional testing, validate deliverables with end users, and contribute to user training and documentation.
• Support incident management by providing functional insights.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers on backlog prioritization, quarterly upgrades, and delivery planning.
• Work with the Technology & Platform Manager on Planisware implementation activities, including technical dependencies and integration needs.
• Ensure successful adoption of Planisware capabilities across finance and portfolio management stakeholders.
• Provide support for peripheral applications, including custom IBM Planning Analytics modules and custom full-stack visualization tools.

Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in a client or Cognizant office in Mexico. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you must have to be considered

• Experience as a functional analyst or business analyst in finance and portfolio management domains.
• Hands-on expertise with Planisware or similar portfolio/finance management platforms.
• Strong skills in requirements gathering, solution design, and functional testing.
• Experience supporting configuration, development, and deployment activities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

These will help you succeed

• Experience with IBM Planning Analytics and custom full-stack visualization tools.
• Strong documentation and user training skills.
• Experience supporting incident management and providing functional insights.
• Familiarity with backlog prioritization and delivery planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

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.

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 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.