Sr. Analyst Planning and Strategy ( 82530749 )
Reliance Industries Limited
- Purpose of the Role - The Sr. Analyst # Planning & Strategy supports the development and execution of business plans by providing data-driven insights and structured analysis. The role involves evaluating market trends, tracking performance, and enabling strategic decision-making through robust analytics and reporting. The individual works closely with cross-functional teams to drive planning cycles, monitor key initiatives, and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
- Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparation and consolidation of budgets, ensuring alignment with business priorities
- Track and monitor budget utilization vs plan, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions
- Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and management review materials
- Track progress of key initiatives and provide insights on performance vs plan and budget
- Work with cross-functional teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and align on budget inputs
- Prepare presentations and insights for leadership reviews, including budget performance updates
- Drive data integrity and standardization across planning, budgeting, and reporting processes
- Automate and improve reporting, budgeting, and analytics processes using digital tools
- Provide ad-hoc analysis and decision support on financial and budget-related matters
- Bachelor#s degree in Engineering / Economics / Finance / Business or related fields
- MBA or equivalent (preferred but not mandatory)
- 3#6 years of experience in planning, strategy, consulting, or analytics roles
- Experience in business performance analysis, reporting, and planning cycles
- Exposure to financial analysis, forecasting, or market research preferred
- Experience with data visualization or analytics tools is an advantage
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good understanding of financial and business metrics
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, PowerPoint; exposure to BI tools preferred)
- Ability to synthesize data into clear insights and recommendations
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Good stakeholder management and collaboration ability
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work under timelines and manage multiple priorities
- Basic understanding of business strategy and planning frameworks