Job Description
We are looking for a seasoned Assistant Vice President – Business Analyst with strong Finance & Accounting (F&A) expertise to drive enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives This is a techno-functional and client-facing role requiring a strategic mindset, deep domain knowledge, and the ability to bridge business and technology.
The role demands a consultative professional capable of leading transformation programs, engaging with senior stakeholders, and delivering impactful solutions across finance processes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Digital Transformation & Strategy
- Lead and drive digital transformation initiatives across Finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A, Treasury).
- Identify automation and optimization opportunities using RPA, AI/ML, ERP transformation, and analytics tools
- Define and influence digital strategy, transformation roadmap, and business case development
- Act as a strategic advisor to clients/business leadership.
2. Business Analysis & Solutioning
- Lead end-to-end business analysis lifecycle – requirement gathering, documentation (BRD/FRD), and validation.
- Perform process mapping (AS-IS / TO-BE), gap analysis, and impact assessments
- Translate business requirements into functional designs and solution frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solution alignment with business goals
3. Finance Domain Leadership
- Provide deep expertise in:
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- Order-to-Cash (O2C)
- Record-to-Report (R2R)
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Drive process excellence, standardization, and governance frameworks
- Support ERP implementations and enhancements ( SAP / Oracle / MS Dynamics / Others).
4. Client & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a primary client interface, managing stakeholder expectations.
- Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and executive presentations
- Build strong relationships and act as a trusted transformation partner
- Influence of decision-making at senior leadership levels
5. Techno-Functional Delivery
- Work closely with IT teams to support solution design, development, UAT, and deployment
- Ensure successful implementation of automation and digital tools (RPA, workflow tools, AI solutions).
- Drive Agile delivery where applicable and ensure on-time project execution
6. Data, Reporting & Value Realization
- Define KPIs, dashboards, and reporting metrics for finance transformation.
- Enable data-driven insights using Power BI, Tableau, etc.
- Track and communicate business value, ROI, and performance improvement metrics
Mandatory Skills & Competencies
Finance & Accounting Expertise
- Strong hands-on experience in end-to-end F&A processes
- Solid understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting, and compliance
Business Analysis
- Expertise in requirement elicitation, process modeling, documentation
- Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, BPMN, UML
Digital & Technology
- Experience in digital transformation, automation (RPA), ERP transformation
- Understanding of system architecture, integrations, APIs
- Exposure to data analytics & visualization tools
Client-Facing & Consulting
- Strong experience in client engagement and stakeholder management
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills
- Strategic thinking with problem-solving and decision-making capability
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA (Finance) / CMA / CPA
- Certifications: CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile/Scrum
- Experience in consulting / shared services / transformation programs
Leadership Expectations
- Ability to lead teams and mentor junior analysts
- Drive program-level delivery and governance
- Strong ownership of deliverables and client satisfaction
- Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
Key Responsibilities
1. Digital Transformation & Strategy
- Lead and drive digital transformation initiatives across Finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A, Treasury).
- Identify automation and optimization opportunities using RPA, AI/ML, ERP transformation, and analytics tools
- Define and influence digital strategy, transformation roadmap, and business case development
- Act as a strategic advisor to clients/business leadership.
2. Business Analysis & Solutioning
- Lead end-to-end business analysis lifecycle – requirement gathering, documentation (BRD/FRD), and validation.
- Perform process mapping (AS-IS / TO-BE), gap analysis, and impact assessments
- Translate business requirements into functional designs and solution frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solution alignment with business goals
3. Finance Domain Leadership
- Provide deep expertise in:
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- Order-to-Cash (O2C)
- Record-to-Report (R2R)
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Drive process excellence, standardization, and governance frameworks
- Support ERP implementations and enhancements ( SAP / Oracle / MS Dynamics / Others).
4. Client & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a primary client interface, managing stakeholder expectations.
- Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and executive presentations
- Build strong relationships and act as a trusted transformation partner
- Influence of decision-making at senior leadership levels
5. Techno-Functional Delivery
- Work closely with IT teams to support solution design, development, UAT, and deployment
- Ensure successful implementation of automation and digital tools (RPA, workflow tools, AI solutions).
- Drive Agile delivery where applicable and ensure on-time project execution
6. Data, Reporting & Value Realization
- Define KPIs, dashboards, and reporting metrics for finance transformation.
- Enable data-driven insights using Power BI, Tableau, etc.
- Track and communicate business value, ROI, and performance improvement metrics
Mandatory Skills & Competencies
Finance & Accounting Expertise
- Strong hands-on experience in end-to-end F&A processes
- Solid understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting, and compliance
Business Analysis
- Expertise in requirement elicitation, process modeling, documentation
- Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, BPMN, UML
Digital & Technology
- Experience in digital transformation, automation (RPA), ERP transformation
- Understanding of system architecture, integrations, APIs
- Exposure to data analytics & visualization tools
Client-Facing & Consulting
- Strong experience in client engagement and stakeholder management
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills
- Strategic thinking with problem-solving and decision-making capability
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA (Finance) / CMA / CPA
- Certifications: CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile/Scrum
- Experience in consulting / shared services / transformation programs
Leadership Expectations
- Ability to lead teams and mentor junior analysts
- Drive program-level delivery and governance
- Strong ownership of deliverables and client satisfaction
- Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
