Vashi Mumbai IN-MH Position Type Full Time Requisition ID 12348 Level of Education 3 Year Degree or equivalent Years of Experience 7 to 10 Years About Exela Exela is a business process automation BPA leader leveraging a global footprint and proprietary technology to provide digital transformation solutions enhancing quality productivity and end-user experience With decades of expertise operating mission-critical processes Exela serves a growing roster of more than 4 000 customers throughout 50 countries including over 60 of the Fortune 100 With foundational technologies spanning information management workflow automation and integrated communications Exela s software and services include multi-industry department solution suites addressing finance accounting human capital management and legal management as well as industry-specific solutions for banking healthcare insurance and public sectors - Through cloud-enabled platforms built on a configurable stack of automation modules and 17 500 employees operating in 23 countries Exela rapidly deploys integrated technology and operations as an end-to-end digital journey partner Job Title Assistant Manager - Cost Expense Analytics Accounts Payable Department Accounts Payable AP - COEReporting To Associate Director - Accounts PayableRole Overview We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Assistant Manager to join our Accounts Payable team This individual will be responsible for driving cost analysis variance tracking and expense reporting across the organization The role will support senior leadership in understanding key cost drivers and payment trends and will actively collaborate with Treasury Facilities IT and Procurement teams to facilitate timely cash flow forecasting and supplier payment planning This is a critical role that will offer high visibility and requires excellent analytical communication and cross-functional coordination skills Key Responsibilities Perform detailed cost and variance analysis for various departments and categories of spend OPEX CAPEX Prepare and present supplier expense reports dashboards and key insights to senior leadership on a periodic basis Collaborate with Treasury team to support cash flow forecasting related to supplier payments Partner with Procurement IT Facilities and other departments to understand upcoming spend plans trends and payment schedules Ensure financial data accuracy and integrity in alignment with AP and accounting policies Identify areas of cost optimization and recommend proactive solutions Support month-end and quarter-end closing processes related to supplier expenses Drive automation and efficiency in reporting processes using tools such as Excel Power BI or Tableau Liaise with auditors and internal stakeholders to support compliance and internal control requirements Key Skills Competencies Technical Skills Strong financial expertise in cost analysis forecasting and variance reporting Advanced proficiency in MS Excel VLOOKUP Pivot Tables etc Experience with reporting tools like Power BI Tableau or similar platforms Sound knowledge of ERP systems e g Oracle SAP Netsuite JDE - particularly AP and GL modules Familiarity with cash flow concepts and supplier payment cycles Education Experience Bachelor s or Master s degree in Commerce Finance or Accounting CA CMA MBA Finance preferred but not mandatory 5-8 years of relevant experience in cost control AP analysis finance operations or a similar role Work Mode Hybrid Onsite as per organizational requirement Soft Skills Excellent communication and presentation skillsStrong stakeholder management and ability to collaborate cross-functionallyHighly organized with attention to detail and accuracyProactive self-driven and solution-oriented mindset Behavioral Competencies Accountability and ownership in driving resultsAuthentic and transparent in communicationAble to handle pressure and conflicting deadlinesDemonstrates sound judgment and decision-making Disclaimer Exela is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equality prospect employer Qualified applicants will considered for employment without regard to their race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability gender sex marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws Exela recruiters or representatives will only contact you from emails ending with exelaonline com exelatech com lexicode com rustconsulting com or ersgroup com We would never ask you for payment or ask you to deposit a check into your personal bank account during the recruitment process