Senior Manager

Job Description

Finance and Accounting Expert | India

About the Job

Work Location: Gurgaon

EXL Company Overview:

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.

You'll work with teams that push the boundaries of what-is-possible and build solutions that energize and inspire. We are headquartered in New York and have our delivery centres across the globe. The below role is for our Gurgaon office.

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Why Join Us:

Collaborate with industry leaders and advance your career with the support you need.

Work-Life Balance Matters: EXL recognizes the significance of work-life balance. Benefit from our flexible work hours, enabling you to manage your time efficiently and seamlessly integrate work and life for a healthier, more fulfilling experience.

Collaborative and inclusive work culture: We are committed to providing a supportive environment where your ideas are heard, and your skills are honed.

Job Description:

The candidate will collaborate with internal F&A teams, analyse financial solutions & evaluate F&A capabilities, conduct market research, understand client needs, identify opportunities for strategic alignment and contribute to business strategy development.

Role Description:

Must have:

• Review and improve the organization's existing finance and accounting capabilities and solutions.
• Determine the essential finance and accounting needs for the Communications, Media, and Entertainment (CME) industry.
• Create and improve finance and accounting solutions for clients that meet industry best practices and business requirements.
• Help create marketing materials, presentations, and solution frameworks to showcase F&A services.
• Assist in planning and executing outreach strategies, campaigns, and implementation plans to promote and use F&A solutions for clients.
• Must have understanding of finance operations, including O2C, P2P, R2R, Tax, FP&A, financial reporting, compliance.
• Should have understanding and prior experience in all General Ledger Process, Month-end Close, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Intercompany, Fixed Assets, Lease, Project Accounting and Capex
• Good understanding of ERPs and financial reporting systems.
• Work with different teams to make sure financial plans fit with overall business goals and operations
• High level of computer proficiency and excellent MIS skills with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Good to have:

• Understand compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial reporting requirements to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Detailed understanding of financial policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Understanding of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) due diligence and financial risk assessments.
• Evaluate current financial workflows and suggest improvements using solutions, services, industry trends, accelerators, and automation to benefit clients and improve offerings.
• Detailed knowledge on Lease and Project Management accounting and reconciliation.

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in finance & accounting strategy, market research, financial analysis, or a related role.
• Prior experience in business strategy, financial solutioning, or consulting.
• Exposure to working with F&A teams, analysing financial solutions, and market research
• Ability to analyse market dynamics and align them with business objectives.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, MBA (Finance), Postgraduate in Statistics/Business Mathematics or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Recognized professional qualification, including qualified Chartered Accountants/Cost Accountants.
• Certifications such as CFA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent are a plus but not mandatory.