Rajesh Pattabiraman

About Rajesh Pattabiraman

Known within Cognizant, a leading global technology solutions provider, as an established operations leader and business finance professional who blends the traits of both operations and typical finance professional and a business enabler in the area of business operations, financial planning & analysis and have the expertise in commercial modelling, structuring complex, high value commercial deals, I excel at crafting and executing short- and long-term strategies that bridge the business units financial and operational objectives. Having exposed to both Offshore and US tenure and finishing one full circle of doing both finance and operational roles, I design Global Policies and processes around resource deployments, reduce lead time in resource billability on bench, enable supply-based selling, analyze all aspects of the business unit’s financial performance, make recommendations, develop financial models, systems, and processes, share best practices to improve performance, minimize risk, and drive operational excellence. I believe strongly in fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement where team members feel heard and valued for their contributions. I am proud to mention and report lowest levels of attrition on the teams, increasing engagement, enabling active participation. I am always open to new connections and knowledge-sharing.Specialties: COO| Financial Planning & Analysis | Budgets & Forecasts | Process Design & Improvement | Presentations | Financial Reporting | Business Performance Management | Team Mentoring | Financial Modelling | Cross-functional Relationships | Pricing & Commercials

Experience

1. COO - Industry Solutions Group

   Cognizant

   Mar 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Operations Management, Budgeting and Performance Management, Governance and Stakeholder management, Team Leadership, Risk Management

Education

• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

  ACS, Company Law

  1995 — 1998

• University of Madras

  Master of Commerce (M.Com), Commerce and Accounting

  1996 — 1998

• Institute of Cost Accountants of India

  ICWA, Costing, Financial Management, Accountancy

  1993 — 1996

Skills

• Budgeting
• Mis
• Analytical Skills
• Negotiation
• Analysis
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Leadership
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• P&L Management
• Accounting
• Budgets
• Finance
• Financial Planning
• Management
• Management Information Systems (Mis)
• Data Analysis
• Team Management
• Pricing
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Modeling
• Deal Structuring
• Corporate Finance
• Auditing
• Analytics
• Financial Reporting
• Business Process Improvement