Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

Designation: AnalystJob Location: GurugramShift Timing: 1:00PM IST – 10:00 PM ISTExperience: 2-3 yearsEXL (NASDAQ:EXLS) is a leading operations management and analytics company that helps businesses enhance growth and profitability in the face of relentless competition and continuous disruption. Using our proprietary, award-winning Business EXLerator Framework™, which integrates analytics, automation, benchmarking, BPO, consulting, industry best practices and technology platforms, we look deeper to help companies improve global operations, enhance data-driven insights, increase customer satisfaction, and manage risk and compliance. EXL serves the insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, utilities, travel, transportation and logistics industries. Headquartered in New York, New York, EXL has more than 24,000 professionals in locations throughout the United States, Europe, Asia (primarily India and Philippines), Latin America, Australia and South Africa.EXL Analytics provides data-driven, action-oriented solutions to business problems through statistical data mining, cutting edge analytics techniques and a consultative approach. Leveraging proprietary methodology and best-of-breed technology, EXL Analytics takes an industry-specific approach to transform our clients’ decision making and embed analytics more deeply into their business processes. Our global footprint of nearly 2,000 data scientists and analysts assist client organizations with complex risk minimization methods, advanced marketing, pricing and CRM strategies, internal cost analysis, and cost and resource optimization within the organization.EXL Analytics serves the insurance, healthcare, banking, capital markets, utilities, retail and e-commerce, travel, transportation and logistics industries.Please visit www.exlservice.com for more information about EXL Analytics.Job SummaryWe are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. The ideal candidate should possess strong financial acumen, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to communicate insights effectively to business stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and analyze monthly expense reports, identify key trends, and provide variance commentary.Perform variance analysis between Actuals, Budget, and Forecast, highlighting key drivers.Analyze current and historical financial performance, including revenue, expenses, and operational KPIs.Assist in developing monthly and quarterly finance reports, management presentations, and Excel-based financial models.Build and maintain high-quality financial analyses using advanced Microsoft Excel.Prepare ad-hoc reports, scenario analyses as required by stakeholders.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address financial queries and support decision-making.Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and reporting efficiency.Eligibility & QualificationsMaster's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.2-3 years of experience in FP&A, Financial Reporting, Management Reporting, Business Finance, or related finance functions.Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and variance reporting.Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles.Experience working with large datasets and financial models.Required SkillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, IF formulas, INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, and other analytical functions.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.Preferred SkillsExperience with ERP/EPM tools such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, TM1, Anaplan, or OneStream.Working knowledge of Macros/VBA scripting and Power BI.Exposure to automation initiatives and process improvement projects.Preferred CompetenciesStrong business and financial acumen.Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.Ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insightsProactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach.