Sr. Analyst Planning and Strategy ( 82530749 )

Reliance Industries Limited; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Industries Limited in Navi Mumbai is seeking a Sr. Analyst in Planning & Strategy to drive data-driven decision making.

You will support budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking through robust analytics and reporting, partnering with cross-functional teams to align on plans and initiatives. You will build and maintain dashboards, prepare leadership-ready insights, and help optimize planning cycles, ensuring data integrity and timely delivery of budget inputs and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Economics / Finance / Business or related fields required.
• MBA or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory.
• 3-6 years of experience in planning, strategy, analytics, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and consolidation of budgets, ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Track and monitor budget utilization vs plan, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and management review materials
• Track progress of key initiatives and provide insights on performance vs plan and budget
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and align on budget inputs
• Prepare presentations and insights for leadership reviews, including budget performance updates
• Drive data integrity and standardization across planning, budgeting, and reporting processes
• Automate and improve reporting, budgeting, and analytics processes using digital tools
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and decision support on financial and budget-related matters

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

BI tools

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Economics / Finance / Business or related fields

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

BI tools

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Sr. Analyst # Planning & Strategy supports the development and execution of business plans by providing data-driven insights and structured analysis. The role involves evaluating market trends, tracking performance, and enabling strategic decision-making through robust analytics and reporting. The individual works closely with cross-functional teams to drive planning cycles, monitor key initiatives, and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and consolidation of budgets, ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Track and monitor budget utilization vs plan, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and management review materials
• Track progress of key initiatives and provide insights on performance vs plan and budget
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and align on budget inputs
• Prepare presentations and insights for leadership reviews, including budget performance updates
• Drive data integrity and standardization across planning, budgeting, and reporting processes
• Automate and improve reporting, budgeting, and analytics processes using digital tools
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and decision support on financial and budget-related matters

Education Requirements

• Bachelor#s degree in Engineering / Economics / Finance / Business or related fields
• MBA or equivalent (preferred but not mandatory)

Experience Requirements

• 3#6 years of experience in planning, strategy, consulting, or analytics roles
• Experience in business performance analysis, reporting, and planning cycles
• Exposure to financial analysis, forecasting, or market research preferred
• Experience with data visualization or analytics tools is an advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of financial and business metrics
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, PowerPoint; exposure to BI tools preferred)
• Ability to synthesize data into clear insights and recommendations
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Good stakeholder management and collaboration ability
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under timelines and manage multiple priorities
• Basic understanding of business strategy and planning frameworks