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Job Responsibilities:

l Work on various strategic initiatives and projects in the company

l Drive priority projects from an analytical standpoint with strategic inputs

l Formulation of future growth plan of the company

l Assist with creating business models, business plans and budget

l Variance Analysis of projects and business performance against business plan

l Stakeholder and Management Communication

l Build the management report & dashboard for business monitoring

l Collaborate with the leadership team to deliver high quality insights and make impactful recommendations

l Conduct industry and current environment analysis relevant to the business

Skill Set:

l Analytical bent of mind

l Excellent in financial & business analysis; analytics experience would be a plus

l Proficient in MS-Excel & MS-PowerPoint

l Ability to work independently with minimum instructions

Qualification & Experience:

l 0 to 1.5 years of experience

l CA

Job Title : Manager, Corporate Strategy

Job Summary

About the Corporate Strategy Team

Cognizant's Corporate Strategy team works directly with and on behalf of senior executives to shape and execute the company's strategic agenda in the following key areas:

Market and competitive intelligence , including knowledge management of key market, technology, customer, competitor and partner trends and sensing of potential shifts in the industry

Global strategy definition and stewardship , including defining "where to play" and "how to win", competitive and long-term growth strategy, and commercial portfolio prioritization & planning

Strategy support and guidance at the industry, service line, function, or country/geo level , including identification of key trends & client needs, assessment of current performance & competitive positioning, prioritization of growth plays, and development of investment needs & supporting business case.

Strategy execution , including actioning Board-level priorities and initiatives, shaping transformation initiatives, identifying and driving operational efficiencies, and providing M&A strategy support

Cognizant executives view the Corporate Strategy team as an incubator for future leaders within the organization. Former Corporate Strategy team members serve as market and service line leaders, as well as geo-aligned operations and transformation leaders.

Culturally, we are proactive, impact-oriented, collaborative, merit-based, and low ego. A diverse range of projects provides our team members with exciting opportunities to accelerate both their professional development and the company's growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

Role Description

The Manager, Corporate Strategy will be a key part of the Corporate Strategy team. They will manage workstream execution, drive impact, and interact with senior leaders throughout the business. Key responsibilities include:

Drive workstream execution within the larger project, taking responsibility for problem structuring, work planning, conducting key analyses, and developing recommendations for comprehensive pieces of work.

Coordinate cross-functionally to gather inputs from internal (market, service line and/or functional teams) and external sources, synthesize findings, and share recommendations that help solve some of the firm's most critical questions

Support key activities and deliverables in strategy development (corporate and individual business unit level) and subsequent communication of strategy to employees, clients, investors, and industry analysts.

Effectively synthesize complex verbal and written inputs into compelling narratives and visually engaging slides

Generate knowledge and insights around key market and technology trends and support the development of internal and external thought leadership.

Actively contribute to internal Corporate Strategy team initiatives such as recruiting, knowledge management, employee engagement, and training.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

§ 3-5 years of experience at a leading strategy consulting firm or in similar roles such as Corporate Strategy or Business Strategy at an industry-leading firm

§ Tech (e.g., AI, SaaS, intelligent platforms, data) and/or Industry experience (e.g., Banking & Financial Services, Health Sciences, Manufacturing)

§ Strong academic credentials (e.g., degree from a top tier MBA program)

§ Proficient in leading workstreams on strategy consulting projects and managing cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., finance, sales ops, HR)

§ Ability to work with ambiguity, understand key issues, and structure analytical path forward

§ Superior analytical skills and proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel (e.g., financial modeling, pivot tables, advanced formulae)

§ Excellent storytelling, writing, and visual communication skills

§ Low ego, collaborative, direct, and impact-oriented

§ Comfortable engaging remotely/virtually with a diverse global team

Bonus Qualifications:

§ Advanced technical skills with tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau

§ Data visualization and design skills (PowerPoint, Canva, etc.)

§ Program and enterprise performance management experience

Travel required

YES - Ocassionally to the Hyderabaad office

Company Description

Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of "solutions" that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done.

There's another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works.

At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks' customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world.

Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

Job Description

Job Description

As a Lead Analyst - GTM Planning, you will be responsible for central management and consolidation of GTM Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) processes. You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Sales and Marketing Ops, Analytics, and Finance teams to drive GTM planning excellence and provide data-driven insights to GTM leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of annual GTM planning processes, including AOP consolidation and strategic planning cycles
• Support the execution of quarterly business review processes across the GTM organization
• Build and maintain sophisticated models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and investment decisions
• Create executive-level insights reports providing visibility into GTM performance metrics
• Conduct variance analysis between planned and actual results, identifying key drivers and recommending corrective actions
• Partner with Sales Operations, Marketing Operations, and GTM Analytics teams to ensure data integrity and process alignment
• Provide data and analytical support to corporate strategic initiatives, and GTM experimentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related quantitative field; MBA preferred
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in business analysis, financial planning & analysis, GTM operations, or strategy consulting
• Proven experience in SaaS or high-growth technology companies
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and financial modelling
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Additional Information

• Strong business acumen with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Experience with go-to-market planning in B2B SaaS environment preferred
• Strong SQL skills and experience with BI tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI)
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and marketing automation platforms

At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Active support in developing & delivering medium to long term strategy plans.
• Data-driven insights to support actionable strategy & performance monitoring.
• Analyzing competitor activities, industry dynamics and finally feedback into annual & long-term plans.
• Identifying growth opportunities and assessing market trends & recommending strategic initiatives for various business lines.
• Overseeing regulatory developments impacting business or creating new business opportunities.
• Extensively work on prioritization of capital and resources allocation across businesses.
• Evaluating potential mergers & acquisitions opportunities across businesses
• Conducting financial modeling and creating business cases
• Leading strategic M&A efforts, including scanning the market, establishing target lists, summarizing key targets, leading due diligence and deal teams, and acquiring and divesting assets.
• Managing and driving new/existing strategic & transformational projects/work streams.
• Support in investor relations activities to continuously improve the business performance communication to investor/analyst community
• Working on key finance & org level projects towards improvement in efficiencies, process, quality of data & automation along with relevant stakeholders
• Lead for various Board & other shareholder reviews/presentations

Requirements:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Corporate Strategy, M&A, Financial Planning & Analysis for mid-large Corporates with minimum 3 years’ of experience in financial services.
• Strategic mindset with experience in developing and evaluation of short/ long range business plans.
• Strong understanding of M&A activities, Balance Sheet, P&L & Capital Management practices.
• Very strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholder/businesses/organization leadership team and investors
• Highly personable and adaptable, with strong presence and ability to work well with precision and drive processes change across group companies.
• Qualification: CA/CFA/MBA Finance from leading institutions

Skills:

• Have impeccable integrity, high personal ethics, patience and cultural sensitivity.
• Have strong analytical, problem-solving, strategic thinking skills with a can-do approach.
• Possess decision-making abilities to achieve the organization’s objectives.
• Inspire the colleagues/team to achieve their own as well as the strategic goals of the organization
• Be a strong team player with a view towards the organization’s goal.
• Ability to work in ambiguous and complex situations.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills and possess excellent presentation skills.
• Initiative-taker with a high energy level and creative/entrepreneurial mindset.

Role Overview

This role is an individual contributor role and supports the MD & CEO’s office in driving strategic priorities and business transformation across the organization. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in shaping corporate strategy through market intelligence, performance tracking, and cross-functional collaboration. The position demands strong analytical capabilities and business acumen.

Key Responsibilities

Support the MD & CEO’s Office in formulating and executing strategic priorities and business initiatives.

Conduct market research, industry benchmarking, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and challenges.

Prepare business presentations, board notes, and executive updates for senior management.

Track performance metrics, analyze financial and operational data, and assist in business reviews.

Partner with various business units (Investment Banking, Institutional Equities, Research, etc.) to monitor progress on revenue.

Drive cross-functional projects and support implementation of process improvement or transformation initiatives.

Qualification

MBA in Finance (preferred batch 2022, 2023, 2024); previous experience in CEO's office role will be preferred

We are an equal opportunity provider and offer employment to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor the credit portfolio, identifying and addressing potential risks such as defaults, delinquencies, and NPAs.
• Conduct regular reviews of borrowers creditworthiness and portfolio performance, ensuring alignment with company policies and risk appetite.
• Develop and implement credit monitoring tools and reports to track key metrics such as delinquency rates, recovery rates, and risk-adjusted returns.
• Work with the credit and collections teams to minimize credit defaults and improve recovery processes.
• Ensure the credit portfolio remains within acceptable risk limits while supporting business growth.
• Identify new business opportunities, market trends, and potential strategic partnerships to increase market share and profitability.
• Drive innovation in products and services, ensuring they meet customer needs and regulatory standards.
• Ensure that business strategies are aligned with risk management guidelines to support sustainable growth.
• Track and measure the performance of strategic initiatives, adjusting plans as necessary to meet evolving market conditions.
• Continuously monitor existing loan portfolios for early signs of risk, including overdue loans, defaults, and delinquencies.
• Identify and mitigate risks by developing actionable credit risk management strategies that align with the company's risk tolerance and business goals.
• Collaborate with the underwriting and credit team to improve the risk assessment models and ensure accurate credit decision-making.
• Ensure effective risk mitigation by establishing strong credit risk frameworks, monitoring KPIs such as Non-Performing Assets (NPA), and maintaining healthy asset quality.
• Monitor the credit portfolio for early warning signs of potential defaults, delinquencies, and NPAs.
• Conduct regular reviews and risk assessments of loans to identify trends and exposures.
• Develop and implement frameworks for effective risk tracking and monitoring to ensure adherence to risk management policies.
• Work with the credit and collections teams to ensure timely follow-up and recovery of overdue loans.

Ensure proper risk categorization and reporting of high-risk assets

Preferred candidate profile

• Candidate with minimum 4 years of experience
• Must have strategy experience in NBFC/BFSI
• Graduate/ Post Graduate

Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of "solutions" that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done.

There's another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works.

At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks' customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world.

Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

Job Description

Job Description

As a Lead Analyst - GTM Planning, you will be responsible for central management and consolidation of GTM Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) processes. You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Sales and Marketing Ops, Analytics, and Finance teams to drive GTM planning excellence and provide data-driven insights to GTM leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of annual GTM planning processes, including AOP consolidation and strategic planning cycles
• Support the execution of quarterly business review processes across the GTM organization
• Build and maintain sophisticated models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and investment decisions
• Create executive-level insights reports providing visibility into GTM performance metrics
• Conduct variance analysis between planned and actual results, identifying key drivers and recommending corrective actions
• Partner with Sales Operations, Marketing Operations, and GTM Analytics teams to ensure data integrity and process alignment
• Provide data and analytical support to corporate strategic initiatives, and GTM experimentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related quantitative field; MBA preferred
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in business analysis, financial planning & analysis, GTM operations, or strategy consulting
• Proven experience in SaaS or high-growth technology companies
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and financial modelling
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Additional Information

• Strong business acumen with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Experience with go-to-market planning in B2B SaaS environment preferred
• Strong SQL skills and experience with BI tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI)
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and marketing automation platforms

At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business.
Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.