Objectives of the Role: We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Business Analyst to support enterprise finance transformation engagements under EXL Solutions / Agentic Finance Suite. The role requires strong AP domain depth, client-facing discovery experience, ERP integration understanding and the ability to independently draft, review and drive approval of BRD, functional requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria.
Responsibilities
- AP Discovery & Current-State Assessment: Lead AP discovery across invoice receipt, OCR / IDP, PO and non-PO processing, 2-way / 3-way matching, vendor queries, approval routing, exception handling, payments, and reporting.
- BRD (Business Requirement Document) & Requirement Ownership: Independently draft, baseline, and drive approval of BRDs, functional requirements, non-functional requirements, assumptions, dependencies, risks, business rules and sign-off trackers.
- User Stories & Traceability: Convert business requirements into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows from L1 to L5 and functional specifications, maintain traceability across design, build, SIT, UAT and go-live.
- ERP & Integration: Define integration and data requirements across SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, NetSuite, CRM, Salesforce, or equivalent systems. Validate source-to-target mapping and business logic.
- Client & Stakeholder Management: Independently run client workshops, requirement playbacks and sign-off sessions with AP, finance, IT and transformation stakeholders.
- Delivery & Testing Support: Support solution reviews, sprint grooming, UAT scenarios, defect triage, training material, user manuals, hypercare and business readiness.
Technical Skills
- Deep knowledge of Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay operations including invoice processing, PO / non-PO invoices, vendor master, payments, invoice holds, approvals, exceptions, and controls.
- Working knowledge of ERP finance modules and AP data flows across invoices, vendors, PO / GRN, tax fields, payment files, approval hierarchy and exception queues.
- Experience with BRD, functional specification, user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps, business rules, and requirement traceability.
- Exposure to workflow automation, OCR / IDP, AP automation platforms, JIRA, Confluence, Power BI, SQL, or low-code platforms will be preferred.
Soft skills (Desired)
- Strong client-facing communication and workshop facilitation skills.
- Ability to articulate business requirements clearly to product, engineering, QA and delivery teams.
- Structured thinking, strong documentation discipline, and ownership mindset.
Education Requirements
Graduate/ MBA Finance / CA / CPA / B.Com / M.Com or relevant finance / technology qualification preferred
Work Experience Requirements: Must Have:
- 8-10 years of relevant experience as a Business Analyst / Functional Consultant / Finance Transformation Consultant.
- Rich hands-on AP domain experience in enterprise, shared services, Product development, consulting, or digital finance implementation environments.
- Must have handled client discovery independently and should be able to draft and get BRD approved.
- Must be able to articulate and write business requirements in the form of user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Notice period less than 30 days preferred.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, NetSuite, Workday, Coupa, Ariba, or equivalent ERP / AP platforms.
• Experience in AP automation, ERP-led transformation, workflow implementation, UAT, defect triage and business readiness.
ResponsibilitiesObjectives of the Role: We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Business Analyst to support enterprise finance transformation engagements under EXL Solutions / Agentic Finance Suite. The role requires strong AP domain depth, client-facing discovery experience, ERP integration understanding and the ability to independently draft, review and drive approval of BRD, functional requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria.
Responsibilities
- AP Discovery & Current-State Assessment: Lead AP discovery across invoice receipt, OCR / IDP, PO and non-PO processing, 2-way / 3-way matching, vendor queries, approval routing, exception handling, payments, and reporting.
- BRD (Business Requirement Document) & Requirement Ownership: Independently draft, baseline, and drive approval of BRDs, functional requirements, non-functional requirements, assumptions, dependencies, risks, business rules and sign-off trackers.
- User Stories & Traceability: Convert business requirements into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows from L1 to L5 and functional specifications, maintain traceability across design, build, SIT, UAT and go-live.
- ERP & Integration: Define integration and data requirements across SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, NetSuite, CRM, Salesforce, or equivalent systems. Validate source-to-target mapping and business logic.
- Client & Stakeholder Management: Independently run client workshops, requirement playbacks and sign-off sessions with AP, finance, IT and transformation stakeholders.
- Delivery & Testing Support: Support solution reviews, sprint grooming, UAT scenarios, defect triage, training material, user manuals, hypercare and business readiness.
Technical Skills
- Deep knowledge of Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay operations including invoice processing, PO / non-PO invoices, vendor master, payments, invoice holds, approvals, exceptions, and controls.
- Working knowledge of ERP finance modules and AP data flows across invoices, vendors, PO / GRN, tax fields, payment files, approval hierarchy and exception queues.
- Experience with BRD, functional specification, user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps, business rules, and requirement traceability.
- Exposure to workflow automation, OCR / IDP, AP automation platforms, JIRA, Confluence, Power BI, SQL, or low-code platforms will be preferred.
Soft skills (Desired)
- Strong client-facing communication and workshop facilitation skills.
- Ability to articulate business requirements clearly to product, engineering, QA and delivery teams.
- Structured thinking, strong documentation discipline, and ownership mindset.
Education Requirements
Graduate/ MBA Finance / CA / CPA / B.Com / M.Com or relevant finance / technology qualification preferred
Work Experience Requirements: Must Have:
- 8-10 years of relevant experience as a Business Analyst / Functional Consultant / Finance Transformation Consultant.
- Rich hands-on AP domain experience in enterprise, shared services, Product development, consulting, or digital finance implementation environments.
- Must have handled client discovery independently and should be able to draft and get BRD approved.
- Must be able to articulate and write business requirements in the form of user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Notice period less than 30 days preferred.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, NetSuite, Workday, Coupa, Ariba, or equivalent ERP / AP platforms.
• Experience in AP automation, ERP-led transformation, workflow implementation, UAT, defect triage and business readiness.
QualificationsObjectives of the Role: We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Business Analyst to support enterprise finance transformation engagements under EXL Solutions / Agentic Finance Suite. The role requires strong AP domain depth, client-facing discovery experience, ERP integration understanding and the ability to independently draft, review and drive approval of BRD, functional requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria.
Responsibilities
- AP Discovery & Current-State Assessment: Lead AP discovery across invoice receipt, OCR / IDP, PO and non-PO processing, 2-way / 3-way matching, vendor queries, approval routing, exception handling, payments, and reporting.
- BRD (Business Requirement Document) & Requirement Ownership: Independently draft, baseline, and drive approval of BRDs, functional requirements, non-functional requirements, assumptions, dependencies, risks, business rules and sign-off trackers.
- User Stories & Traceability: Convert business requirements into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows from L1 to L5 and functional specifications, maintain traceability across design, build, SIT, UAT and go-live.
- ERP & Integration: Define integration and data requirements across SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, NetSuite, CRM, Salesforce, or equivalent systems. Validate source-to-target mapping and business logic.
- Client & Stakeholder Management: Independently run client workshops, requirement playbacks and sign-off sessions with AP, finance, IT and transformation stakeholders.
- Delivery & Testing Support: Support solution reviews, sprint grooming, UAT scenarios, defect triage, training material, user manuals, hypercare and business readiness.
Technical Skills
- Deep knowledge of Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay operations including invoice processing, PO / non-PO invoices, vendor master, payments, invoice holds, approvals, exceptions, and controls.
- Working knowledge of ERP finance modules and AP data flows across invoices, vendors, PO / GRN, tax fields, payment files, approval hierarchy and exception queues.
- Experience with BRD, functional specification, user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps, business rules, and requirement traceability.
- Exposure to workflow automation, OCR / IDP, AP automation platforms, JIRA, Confluence, Power BI, SQL, or low-code platforms will be preferred.
Soft skills (Desired)
- Strong client-facing communication and workshop facilitation skills.
- Ability to articulate business requirements clearly to product, engineering, QA and delivery teams.
- Structured thinking, strong documentation discipline, and ownership mindset.
Education Requirements
Graduate/ MBA Finance / CA / CPA / B.Com / M.Com or relevant finance / technology qualification preferred
Work Experience Requirements: Must Have:
- 8-10 years of relevant experience as a Business Analyst / Functional Consultant / Finance Transformation Consultant.
- Rich hands-on AP domain experience in enterprise, shared services, Product development, consulting, or digital finance implementation environments.
- Must have handled client discovery independently and should be able to draft and get BRD approved.
- Must be able to articulate and write business requirements in the form of user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Notice period less than 30 days preferred.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, NetSuite, Workday, Coupa, Ariba, or equivalent ERP / AP platforms.
• Experience in AP automation, ERP-led transformation, workflow implementation, UAT, defect triage and business readiness.
Skills Required
- 8-10 years experience as Business Analyst / Functional Consultant / Finance Transformation Consultant
- Deep knowledge of Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay operations (invoice processing, PO/non-PO, vendor master, payments, holds, approvals, exceptions, controls)
- Working knowledge of ERP finance modules and AP data flows and ability to define integrations (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, NetSuite, Workday, Coupa, Ariba)
- Experience drafting BRDs, functional specifications, user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps and maintaining requirement traceability
- Proven client-facing discovery and workshop facilitation experience and ability to run requirement playbacks and sign-offs
- Ability to support delivery and testing activities (sprint grooming, UAT scenarios, defect triage, hypercare, training materials)
- Exposure to OCR/IDP, AP automation platforms, workflow automation, JIRA, Confluence, Power BI, SQL, or low-code platforms
- Graduate/MBA Finance/CA/CPA/B.Com/M.Com or relevant finance/technology qualification
- Notice period less than 30 days
What We Do
Choosing a digital partner is about more than capabilities — it’s about collaboration and character. Unrealistic overhauls and off-the-shelf products ignore what matters most — your unique needs, culture, goals, and your legacy data and technology environments. At EXL, our collaboration is built on ongoing listening and learning to adapt our methodologies. We’re your business evolution partner—tailoring solutions that make the most of data to make better business decisions and drive more intelligence into your increasingly digital operations. Whether your goals are scaling the use of AI and digital, redesign operating models, or driving better and faster decisions, we’re here to partner with you to help you gain—and maintain—competitive advantage with efficient, sustainable models at scale. Our expertise in transformation, data science, and change management helps make your business more efficient and effective, improve customer relationships and enhance revenue growth. Instead of focusing on multi-year, resource- and time-intensive platform designs or migrations, we look deeper at your entire value chain to integrate strategies with impact. We use our specialization in analytics, digital interventions, and operations management—alongside deep industry expertise — to deliver solutions that help you outperform the competition. At EXL, it’s all about outcomes—your outcomes—and delivering success on your terms. Share your goals with us and together, we’ll optimize how you leverage data to drive your business forward. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.
