Finance Business Partner (Sales)

Today’s world is crime-riddled. Criminals are everywhere, invisible, virtual, and sophisticated. Traditional ways to prevent and investigate crime and terror are no longer enough…

Technology is changing incredibly fast. The criminals know it, and they are taking advantage. We know it too.

For nearly 30 years, the incredible minds at Cognyte around the world have worked closely together and put their expertise to work, to keep up with constantly evolving technological and criminal trends and help make the world a safer place with leading investigative analytics software solutions.

We are defined by our dedication to doing good and this translates to business success, meaningful work friendships, a can-do attitude, and deep curiosity.

As a Sales Finance Business Partner at Cognyte you will:

Play a pivotal role within our finance and sales functions, working closely with sales regional management to gain a deep understanding of the sales funnel, identify revenue opportunities, and drive strategic insights across various business finance initiatives. Leveraging your strong finance expertise, you will support financial projects, ensure data-driven decision-making, and foster a strong business finance partnership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support all regional financial projects, including budgeting, expense control, P&L analysis, forecasting, and monitoring.
• Act as a strategic partner to sales regional management, providing insights to help drive data-driven decisions across sales and finance functions.
• Collaborate with managers across departments, including Sales, Finance, Project Management, and Operations, to support strategic planning and business plan development.
• Work within a matrix environment, ensuring alignment and collaboration with various teams and within different finance functions.

For that mission you’ll need:

• Educational Background: BA in Economics or a related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years in FP&A, financial analysis, or business finance, preferably within a global organization.
• Skills:
• Exceptional analytical skills and expertise in Excel (Mandatory).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an independent, proactive work style.
• Familiarity with business intelligence and financial technology systems (Advantage).
• Mindset: A relentless curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Language: Fluent English is a must.

Join Cognyte’s journey to make the world safer by supporting our mission through robust business finance insights that empower our sales team and drive long-term growth.