SAP Test Lead - Finance Planning & Analytics (SAC)

Cognizant • Santa Clara, CA • 2h ago

About the role

As a SAP Test Lead - Finance Planning & Analytics (SAC) , you will make an impact by ensuring high-quality delivery across critical Finance business processes and SAP Analytical Cloud (SAC) functionalities. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with business SMEs, technical teams, and test managers to enable successful end-to-end testing outcomes.

In this role, you will :

Partner with business SMEs to gather requirements and create testing assets, including BDDs, FDDs, TDDs, and mapping documents.

Design and drive test scenarios and test cases across key processes such as Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Record-to-Report (RTR), and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).

Execute functional, system integration, and regression test cases; analyze results; and ensure comprehensive E2E testing.

Support test planning activities, including Test Strategy, Test Plan, and Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) creation.

Manage defects end-to-end-logging, triaging, retesting, and driving timely closure-using HP ALM, Jira, or ADO.

Provide inputs for daily status reporting and proactively identify risks or issues to the test manager.

Coordinate with offshore teams to ensure timely deliverables across the testing lifecycle.

Work model: Hybrid

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this position requires 3 days per week onsite in Santa Clara, CA, United States . 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 and may change based on client or business needs. We will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

7-10+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Quality Engineering and Finance-related functional testing roles.

Strong functional and testing experience with SAP Analytical Cloud (SAC).

Expertise in designing test scenarios and cases for P2P, RTR, and FP&A processes.

Deep understanding of SAP data migration concepts, including open transaction migration and validation of migrated objects.

Experience supporting automation teams by translating business requirements into scriptable scenarios.

Hands-on experience using Jira for defect tracking and stakeholder communication.

Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum practices, including backlog planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Solid understanding of testing lifecycle, testing artifacts, sandbox environments, and test data creation.

This will help you stand out

Knowledge of AI/ML and generative AI concepts to enhance test data creation and improve testing efficiency.

Experience with automation tools such as UFT, Tosca, or Worksoft.

Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work with cross-functional and offshore teams.

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 don't meet every qualification listed. Think about your transferable experience and unique strengths that can bring fresh value to the role.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until April 9th, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $81,513 to $130,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

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

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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