New Delhi, Delhi, India
SUMMARY “Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.” This quote has found its practical manifestation in my efforts and my progressive track record, I am a versatile and accomplished professional with a talent for working in high-pressure environments and multi-disciplinary teams. I have expertise in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), specializing in end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management. I have a proven track record of driving cost-saving initiatives, optimizing revenue and expense management, and delivering actionable insights through comprehensive variance analysis. I am proficient in developing and managing advanced financial models and dashboards using SAP Business Objects, Power BI, Essbase, and SmartView. Adept at preparing high-impact management reports and presentations, I ensure alignment with financial goals and objectives. With experience in managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships and leading high-performing teams, I excel in achieving organizational success while maintaining SOX compliance and overseeing detailed documentation for financial integrity. My amazing Journey with various companies with specialization in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) domains has exposed me to various cultures which have helped me work with individuals from diverse backgrounds with utmost patience and empathy; I drove these teams to deliver concrete results as per the expectations. Applauded by people/organizations for Turning Impossible Situations into Inspiring Success stories for sustainable growth. Being Creative, making complex things look easy & thinking out of the box to resolve issues at hand. These are my Valiant Superpowers which can make me succeed in any geography in this competitive world. KEY SKILLS Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Cost Management & Optimization, Forecasting & Budgeting, P&L Management, Revenue & Expense Management, Variance Analysis, Management Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Financial Tools & Systems, Compliance & Controls
In the capacity of Assistant Manager, I manage the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting process for operating and capital expenses across India, APAC, and RoW regions, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and accuracy in reporting. I conduct comprehensive reviews of cost management practices, contributing to departmental budget preparation and identifying cost-saving opportunities to support data-driven decisions. I develop and analyze monthly MIS reports, including performance metrics, budget variances, forecasts, and year-over-year comparisons, and oversee employee expenses and Budget vs. Actual (BvA) performance reviews. I lead headcount management and budget forecasting for IMEA and APAC, monitoring department targets, attrition, and hiring, while managing cross-functional relationships with Accounting, HRBP, Talent Acquisition, and department heads. I spearhead a high-performing team, drive cross-functional collaboration, and deliver scheduled business metrics reports and ad-hoc projects, providing critical insights and recommendations to senior management.
As Finance Manager, I assist the Finance Director in setting sales, trade, and net targets by channel, business unit, and customer, using my P&L expertise to optimize promotional spend and drive strategic decisions. I analyze trade spend and net sales performance against plans and forecasts, providing analytical support for customer visits and preparing dynamic reports for ad-hoc projects in collaboration with Sales and Finance. I develop and manage models and dashboards using SAP Business Objects, Power BI, Essbase, and SmartView to ensure accurate business performance reporting across various regions and customer levels. Additionally, I prepare and deliver PowerPoint presentations to communicate key business results and insights to top management, supporting effective claims approval processes.
As Team Leader, I conduct comprehensive P&L trend analysis and manage recurring, statistical, intercompany cross charges, prepayment, amortization, and re-class journals during month-end close. I resolve stakeholder queries related to journals, invoices, and payments in collaboration with the onshore team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Additionally, I prepare monthly flash reports with variance commentary, perform in-depth P&L variance analysis, and review cost schedules, budgets, and forecasts across global cost centers. I ensure SOX compliance and support EY testing through meticulous documentation and analysis.
As General Accounting Ops Senior Associate, I manage the preparation and upload of expense accruals, deferral journals, prepaid amortization schedules, and master recurring journals into Oracle R12. I develop and deliver key MIS reports for month-end closing and strategic management reviews. Additionally, I conduct meticulous monthly balance sheet preparations and perform SL to GL reconciliations, ensuring precise financial reporting and adherence to compliance standards.