3779826-Lead Assistant Manager

EXL Talent Acquisition Team; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL is seeking a motivated Lead Assistant Manager to join our F&A Digital Transformation team in India. The role supports digital initiatives to streamline finance and accounting processes using automation and analytics, driving efficiency and client adoption of next-gen technologies.

You will coordinate projects, analyze workflows, develop dashboards, and collaborate with clients, technology teams, and internal units to ensure timely delivery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in Finance & Accounting.
• Exposure to digital transformation projects with automation and analytics.
• Strong communication and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, development, and implementation of digital solutions for F&A processes including RPA, AI, and data analytics.
• Analyze finance workflows to identify automation opportunities.
• Coordinate project schedules and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with clients, technology teams, and internal units.
• Create dashboards and reports to monitor KPIs.
• Document processes and changes per standards.

Skills

Finance & Accounting

RPA

UiPath

Automation Anywhere

Blue Prism

Data analytics

Excel

Power BI/Tableau

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Tools

UiPath

Automation Anywhere

Blue Prism

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About the Role

EXL is seeking a motivated and dynamic Lead Assistant Manager to join our F&A Digital Transformation team. The role will support the execution of digital initiatives to streamline and enhance finance and accounting processes using automation and analytics. You will play a critical role in driving efficiency improvements and helping clients adopt next-gen technologies in their F&A operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Digital Transformation Initiatives: Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of digital solutions for F&A processes including RPA, AI, and data analytics.
• Process Assessment & Optimization: Analyse existing finance & accounting workflows to identify automation and optimization opportunities.
• Project Coordination: Manage project schedules, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of digital transformation projects.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with clients, technology teams, and internal business units to understand requirements and ensure alignment.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Support creation of dashboards and reports to monitor transformation KPIs and project performance.
• BRD & Project Compliance: Ensure thorough documentation of processes, changes, and solutions as per organizational standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience

4-7 years of experience in Finance & Accounting domain, with exposure to digital transformation projects. Understanding of F&A processes such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Record to Report. Basic to intermediate knowledge of automation tools (UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism) and familiarity with analytics tools (Excel, Power BI/Tableau). Experience in coordinating project activities, managing timelines, and supporting delivery teams. Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with multiple stakeholders. Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Preferred Skills

Prior experience working in F&A transactional processes within a BPO/GIC environment. Understanding of Lean Six Sigma & able to apply the concepts. Exposure to Agile methodologies