Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Description

About EXL
EXL is the indispensable partner for leading businesses in data-led industries such as insurance, banking and financial services, healthcare, retail and logistics. We bring a unique combination of data, advanced analytics, digital technology and industry expertise to help our clients turn data into insights, streamline operations, improve customer experience, and transform their business.
Our partnerships with clients are built on a foundation of collaboration and weve been chosen as a partner by nine of the top ten leading US insurance companies, nine of the top 20 global banks, and six of the top ten US health care payers. We function as one team to make your goals our goals, whether thats unlocking the value of generative AI or embedding analytics into workflows that reduce risk or power your growth.
Our geographic diversity make talent all over the world instantly accessible. Digital accelerators enable unmatched speed-to-value, letting you realize results fast. Its our people that truly set us apart, though, including the 1,500 data scientists we have dedicated to our generative AI practice.

Job Description:
enable senior management take correct / informed decisions on Company’s short term / long term strategy by providing timely and accurate analysis on key financial metrics, scenario building and through Cost benefit analysis of the proposed investments. In addition, work involves preparing monthly forecast and annual budgets for the organization and tracking actual spend viz-a-viz the budgeted amounts
Accountabilities Major Activities Key Performance Indicators Providing financial support / analysis to drive efficient spending & long term growth
Carrying Cost Benefit Analysis of key initiatives
Planning, forecasting, monitoring and tracking long and short range plans
Preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, operating plans and modeling tools
Tracking performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance • Ensuring a due diligence/ control over Organizational spend (CAPEX and OPEX)
Accuracy and timeliness
Organizational preparedness for future risks and opportunities Business partnering, financial analysis and tracking
Acts as the analytical engine of the company to provide insights and support for ‘optimal’ business decision making
Financial information dissemination & analysis thereof for decision making and control
Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, Capex, Opex, etc.
Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
Supporting Senior Management and Departments Heads with in-depth analysis of financials and tracking the same against the Budget
Develop financial models and analysis to support strategic initiatives
Find ways and means to control costs while maintaining long term growth objectives
Accuracy and timeliness of management report MIS reporting to Management
Preparation of Quarterly and Monthly Financial reports, Capital Expenditure analysis, Industry/Peer group comparisons and other project reports as requested by senior management
Present reports on Variance analysis and impact of foreign exchange on business Accurate reporting with zero error 2
Financial diligence and integrated reporting of new / acquired entities 3.