Job Description: We are looking for a seasoned Assistant Vice President – Business Analyst with strong Finance & Accounting (F&A;) expertise to drive enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives . This is a techno-functional and client-facing role requiring a strategic mindset, deep domain knowledge, and the ability to bridge business and technology.

The role demands a consultative professional capable of leading transformation programs, engaging with senior stakeholders, and delivering impactful solutions across finance processes.

Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities

1. Digital Transformation & Strategy

- Lead and drive digital transformation initiatives across Finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A;, Treasury).
- Identify automation and optimization opportunities using RPA, AI/ML, ERP transformation, and analytics tools .
- Define and influence digital strategy, transformation roadmap, and business case development .
- Act as a strategic advisor to clients/business leadership.

2. Business Analysis & Solutioning

- Lead end-to-end business analysis lifecycle – requirement gathering, documentation (BRD/FRD), and validation.
- Perform process mapping (AS-IS / TO-BE), gap analysis, and impact assessments .
- Translate business requirements into functional designs and solution frameworks .
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solution alignment with business goals .

3. Finance Domain Leadership

- Provide deep expertise in:
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- Order-to-Cash (O2C)
- Record-to-Report (R2R)
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)

- Drive process excellence, standardization, and governance frameworks .
- Support ERP implementations and enhancements ( SAP / Oracle / MS Dynamics / Others ).

4. Client & Stakeholder Management

- Serve as a primary client interface , managing stakeholder expectations.
- Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and executive presentations .
- Build strong relationships and act as a trusted transformation partner .
- Influence of decision-making at senior leadership levels .

5. Techno-Functional Delivery

- Work closely with IT teams to support solution design, development, UAT, and deployment .
- Ensure successful implementation of automation and digital tools (RPA, workflow tools, AI solutions).
- Drive Agile delivery where applicable and ensure on-time project execution .

6. Data, Reporting & Value Realization

- Define KPIs, dashboards, and reporting metrics for finance transformation.
- Enable data-driven insights using Power BI, Tableau, etc.




- Track and communicate business value, ROI, and performance improvement metrics .

Mandatory Skills & Competencies

Finance & Accounting Expertise

- Strong hands-on experience in end-to-end F&A; processes
- Solid understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting, and compliance

Business Analysis

- Expertise in requirement elicitation, process modeling, documentation
- Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, BPMN, UML

Digital & Technology

- Experience in digital transformation, automation (RPA), ERP transformation
- Understanding of system architecture, integrations, APIs
- Exposure to data analytics & visualization tools

Client-Facing & Consulting

- Strong experience in client engagement and stakeholder management
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills
- Strategic thinking with problem-solving and decision-making capability

Preferred Qualifications

- MBA (Finance) / CMA / CPA
- Certifications: CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile/Scrum
- Experience in consulting / shared services / transformation programs

Leadership Expectations

- Ability to lead teams and mentor junior analysts
- Drive program-level delivery and governance
- Strong ownership of deliverables and client satisfaction
- Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

Qualifications: Key Responsibilities

1. Digital Transformation & Strategy

- Lead and drive digital transformation initiatives across Finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A;, Treasury).
- Identify automation and optimization opportunities using RPA, AI/ML, ERP transformation, and analytics tools .
- Define and influence digital strategy, transformation roadmap, and business case development .
- Act as a strategic advisor to clients/business leadership.

2. Business Analysis & Solutioning

- Lead end-to-end business analysis lifecycle – requirement gathering, documentation (BRD/FRD), and validation.
- Perform process mapping (AS-IS / TO-BE), gap analysis, and impact assessments .
- Translate business requirements into functional designs and solution frameworks .




- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solution alignment with business goals .

3. Finance Domain Leadership

- Provide deep expertise in:
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- Order-to-Cash (O2C)
- Record-to-Report (R2R)
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)

- Drive process excellence, standardization, and governance frameworks .
- Support ERP implementations and enhancements ( SAP / Oracle / MS Dynamics / Others ).

4. Client & Stakeholder Management

- Serve as a primary client interface , managing stakeholder expectations.
- Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and executive presentations .
- Build strong relationships and act as a trusted transformation partner .
- Influence of decision-making at senior leadership levels .

5. Techno-Functional Delivery

- Work closely with IT teams to support solution design, development, UAT, and deployment .
- Ensure successful implementation of automation and digital tools (RPA, workflow tools, AI solutions).
- Drive Agile delivery where applicable and ensure on-time project execution .

6. Data, Reporting & Value Realization

- Define KPIs, dashboards, and reporting metrics for finance transformation.
- Enable data-driven insights using Power BI, Tableau, etc.
- Track and communicate business value, ROI, and performance improvement metrics .

Mandatory Skills & Competencies

Finance & Accounting Expertise

- Robust hands-on experience in end-to-end F&A; processes
- Solid understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting, and compliance

Business Analysis

- Expertise in requirement elicitation, process modeling, documentation
- Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, BPMN, UML

Digital & Technology

- Experience in digital transformation, automation (RPA), ERP transformation
- Understanding of system architecture, integrations, APIs
- Exposure to data analytics & visualization tools

Client-Facing & Consulting

- Strong experience in client engagement and stakeholder management
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills
- Strategic thinking with problem-solving and decision-making capability

Preferred Qualifications

- MBA (Finance) / CMA / CPA
- Certifications: CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile/Scrum
- Experience in consulting / shared services / transformation programs

Leadership Expectations

- Ability to lead teams and mentor junior analysts
- Drive program-level delivery and governance
- Strong ownership of deliverables and client satisfaction
- Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

📌 Senior Business Analyst (India)
🏢 EXL Service
📍 India