Role Overview
Cognizant is hiring a mid-level Lease & Financial Operations Analyst. This is a contract role in IN. Part of Cognizant's Lifecycle hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
As a Senior Manager - Lease & Financial Operations Analyst, you will play a crucial role in managing lease records, financial obligations, and compliance across the real estate portfolio. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing end-to-end lease lifecycle, which involves drafting, executing, renewing, amending, and terminating leases.
- Maintaining accurate lease records in lease management systems.
- Tracking critical dates such as renewals, expirations, and escalations to ensure timely action.
- Serving as the primary liaison for lease-related queries from landlords, tenants, and internal teams.
You will also be responsible for supporting financial analysis and reporting by:
- Assisting in monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including journal entries and accruals.
- Supporting lease accounting compliance (ASC 842 / IFRS 16) and providing audit support.
- Preparing lease abstracts, variance reports, and financial summaries for leadership.
Furthermore, your role will involve:
- Ensuring lease terms comply with internal policies and legal standards.
- Coordinating with legal, procurement, and finance teams for contract reviews and approvals.
- Supporting internal and external audits with required documentation and analysis.
In addition, you will be expected to:
- Identify and implement process improvements in lease and financial workflows.
- Support system upgrades, data migrations, and automation initiatives.
- Maintain documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and controls.
Your expertise in lease administration, financial analysis, compliance, risk management, and process optimization will be instrumental in contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of lease and financial operations within the company. As a Senior Manager - Lease & Financial Operations Analyst, you will play a crucial role in managing lease records, financial obligations, and compliance across the real estate portfolio. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing end-to-end lease lifecycle, which involves drafting, executing, renewing, amending, and terminating leases.
- Maintaining accurate lease records in lease management systems.
- Tracking critical dates such as renewals, expirations, and escalations to ensure timely action.
- Serving as the primary liaison for lease-related queries from landlords, tenants, and internal teams.
You will also be responsible for supporting financial analysis and reporting by:
- Assisting in monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including journal entries and accruals.
- Supporting lease accounting compliance (ASC 842 / IFRS 16) and providing audit support.
- Preparing lease abstracts, variance reports, and financial summaries for leadership.
Furthermore, your role will involve:
- Ensuring lease terms comply with internal policies and legal standards.
- Coordinating with legal, procurement, and finance teams for contract reviews and approvals.
- Supporting internal and external audits with required documentation and analysis.
In addition, you will be expected to:
- Identify and implement process improvements in lease and financial workflows.
- Support system upgrades, data migrations, and automation initiatives.
- Maintain documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and controls.
Your expertise in lease administration, financial analysis, compliance, risk management, and process optimization will be instrumental in contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of lease and financial operations within the company.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Lease & Financial Operations Analyst position at Cognizant?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Cognizant. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Lease & Financial Operations Analyst position at Cognizant located?
This position is based in IN. Cognizant has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Lease & Financial Operations Analyst at Cognizant earn?
Cognizant has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Lease & Financial Operations Analyst role at Cognizant posted?
This role was posted on April 9, 2026 (60 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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