Key Responsibilities
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Support the annual operating plan, budgeting, forecasting, and financial
planning processes.
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Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, MIS, dashboards, and
management commentary.
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Perform variance analysis by comparing actual results against budgets
and forecasts.
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Analyze expense lines, including headcount, compensation, controllable
and non-controllable costs.
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Collaborate with business operations and finance teams to identify and
explain financial variances.
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Prepare accruals, reclassifications, cost transfers, and other
accounting-related adjustments.
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Support revenue forecasting and monitor key business metrics such as
GWP, new business, and renewals.
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Ensure timely and accurate financial management reporting for
leadership.
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Understand and apply cost allocation methodologies and management
reporting principles.
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Provide subject matter expertise in FP&A processes and guide team
members on deliverables.
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Drive continuous process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency
and accuracy.
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Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practices across the
finance team.
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Ensure adherence to reporting timelines, internal controls, and
organizational standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, , or a related
field. MBA (Finance), CA Inter, CMA, or equivalent qualification is
preferred.
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Strong understanding of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
concepts.
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Good knowledge of accounting principles, including accruals,
reclassifications, and cost transfers.
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Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial
reporting.
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Understanding of financial and management reporting methodologies.
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Knowledge of the US Insurance industry will be an added advantage.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.
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Experience with ERP and financial planning tools such as Oracle,
PeopleSoft, Workday, and Anaplan.
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Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven US shift
environment.
Preferred Experience
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Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Finance, MIS
Reporting, or Management Reporting.
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Exposure to revenue forecasting, budgeting, and financial performance
reporting.
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Experience working with global stakeholders or US-based finance
operations is preferred.
Why Join EXL Services?
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Opportunity to work with global finance teams supporting US business
operations.
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Exposure to advanced FP&A tools, ERP platforms, and business
analytics.
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Collaborative work environment with strong learning and career growth
opportunities.
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Gain experience in financial planning, forecasting, and strategic
business partnering within a leading global analytics and operations
company.