Entry-Level Financial Operations Analyst: Excel & AI Tools

Cognizant; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Financial Operations Analyst for the TriZetto Product House in Englewood, CO. You will analyze financial data, build Excel-based tools, and drive business initiatives to closure.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel, VBA, and AI-driven analysis with collaboration across finance and operations. Start date and relocation considerations apply, with compensation around $65,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or general business
• Strong Excel skills, including VBA macro coding
• Good understanding of income statements and financial analysis/planning
• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving aptitude with a self-starter mindset
• Experience using AI tools to support business solutions

Responsibilities

• Serve as a support function for the business — finance and business-related deliverables
• Build and maintain advanced Excel models and VBA macros to automate recurring analysis
• Support income statement analysis and financial planning
• Use AI tools to accelerate business analysis and speed up decision-making
• Own tasks end-to-end and drive them to closure

Skills

Excel

AI tools

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or General Business

Tools

VBA

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Financial Operations Analyst for the TriZetto Product House in Englewood, CO. You will analyze financial data, build Excel-based tools, and drive business initiatives to closure.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel, VBA, and AI-driven analysis with collaboration across finance and operations. Start date and relocation considerations apply, with compensation around $65,000 annually.