Business Analyst Transformation

EXL; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL is seeking a Manager / Senior Manager – Business Analyst to lead enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives in Finance & Accounting. You will bridge business and technology, guide strategy, and engage senior stakeholders to deliver impactful finance process improvements across P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A, and Treasury.

The role requires deep F&A domain knowledge, strong client-facing skills, and leadership to drive transformation programs with ERP, RPA, and analytics-enabled solutions.

Qualifications

• Senior/lead level experience in finance transformation programs and advisory engagements.
• Proven ability to drive end-to-end business analysis in complex finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital transformation across Finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A, Treasury).
• Identify automation opportunities using RPA, AI/ML, ERP transformations, and analytics tools.
• Define transformation roadmap, business case, and governance frameworks.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and act as trusted transformation partner.
• Lead end-to-end business analysis lifecycle: elicitation, BRD/FRD documentation, validation.
• Perform AS-IS / TO-BE mapping, gap analysis, and impact assessments.
• Translate requirements into functional designs and solution blueprints.
• Collaborate with IT to support design, UAT, and deployment of automation tools.
• Drive data-driven insights with dashboards and KPIs to realize ROI.

Skills

F&A end-to-end processes

Stakeholder management

Strategic storytelling

Client-facing experience

Business analysis

Requirement elicitation

Process mapping

Power BI/Tableau

Education

MBA (Finance) / CMA / CPA

CBAP / PMI-PBA / Agile/Scrum certifications

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Visio

BPMN

UML

Job description

Job Title Manager / Senior Manager – Business Analyst (Digital Transformation – Finance & Accounting)

Job Title Manager / Senior Manager – Business Analyst (Digital Transformation – Finance & Accounting)
Experience 7–12 Years
Location: Noida/Banglore
Role Overview
We are looking for a seasoned Manager / Senior Manager – 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 (Manager / Senior Manager Level)

• 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