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We believe how you lead is as important as what you deliver. Cognizant leaders at every level: Drive our business strategy and inspire teams around our future. Live the leadership behaviors, leading themselves, others and the business. Uphold our Values, role modeling them in every action and decision. Nurture our people and culture, creating a workplace where all can thrive.\nAt Cognizant, leadership transcends titles and is embodied in actions and behaviors. We empower our leaders at every level to drive business strategy, inspire teams, uphold our values, and foster an inclusive culture.\nAbout the role:\nAs a Software Engineering Group (SEG) & India CFO, you will make an impact by serving as a strategic financial leader with end-to-end P&L ownership for a large service line with annual revenue greater than USD 5Bn, while also serving as CFO for the Cognizant India entity. 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