Job Title: Associate Director | Financial Services | Hyderabad | Finance Transformation
Location: PAN India
Experience: 14 – 18 Years
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Operations / Supply Chain / Finance / Strategy)
Industry: Financial Services / Banking / Capital Markets
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Supply Chain Management (SCM) Business Analyst with deep exposure to the Financial Services industry. The role focuses on driving end-to-end supply chain transformation initiatives across procurement, vendor management, contract lifecycle management, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance. The candidate will act as a strategic bridge between business, operations, finance, risk, and technology teams to deliver scalable, compliant, and efficient SCM solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Analysis & Strategy:
• Lead end-to-end business analysis activities including requirement elicitation, stakeholder workshops, BRD/FSD preparation, and solution validation for SCM initiatives.
• Define As-Is and To-Be process models for supply chain, procurement, vendor onboarding, and contract management functions.
• Perform gap analysis and impact assessment for SCM process changes, regulatory requirements, and technology upgrades.
• Translate complex business requirements into clear functional specifications and user stories for technology teams.
Supply Chain & Procurement Transformation:
• Drive transformation programs across Source-to-Pay (S2P), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), vendor lifecycle management, and contract management processes.
• Design and implement standardized SCM operating models aligned with global banking and financial services best practices.
• Support cost optimization initiatives including demand rationalization, vendor consolidation, and strategic sourcing.
• Partner with finance teams to ensure alignment with budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.
Financial Services & Regulatory Alignment:
• Ensure SCM processes comply with financial services regulatory expectations, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Support regulatory and internal audits by providing documentation, process walkthroughs, and control evidence.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and Legal teams to embed governance, risk, and control frameworks within SCM processes.
• Ensure supplier and contract management aligns with third-party risk management and outsourcing guidelines.
Technology & Data Enablement:
• Work closely with IT and digital teams to support SCM system implementations and enhancements (ERP, procurement platforms, vendor portals).
• Define data requirements, reporting metrics, and KPIs for SCM dashboards and MIS reporting.
• Support automation and digitization initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy.
• Ensure data integrity, lineage, and reconciliation across SCM and finance systems.
Stakeholder & Program Management:
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across business, finance, operations, and technology.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies and ensure timely delivery of SCM initiatives.
• Support program governance, status reporting, risk management, and executive communications.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to capability building within the SCM and BA teams.
Required Skills & Experience:
• 14–18 years of experience in Business Analysis with strong focus on Supply Chain Management within Financial Services.
• Hands-on experience with S2P, P2P, vendor management, contract lifecycle management, and cost optimization.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, regulatory compliance, and audit processes in banking or capital markets.
• Proven experience in process reengineering, operating model design, and large-scale transformation programs.
• Excellent documentation skills (BRD, FSD, SOPs, process maps, RACI).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with global stakeholders across multiple geographies.
Preferred Qualifications:
• CA or MBA from a reputed institution.
• Experience with ERP/procurement platforms (SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa, Ivalua, etc.).
• Exposure to BOT or managed services transition programs.
• Certification in Business Analysis (CBAP), Supply Chain, or Project Management is an added advantage.
Key Competencies:
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills
• Risk and control mindset
• Change management and transformation leadership
• High attention to detail and delivery focus