Amit Agarwal Email & Phone Number

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

Build annual budgets, review packages, forecast models, and handle day-to-day activities related to forecasting/planning for OPEX, CAPEX and Cost of SalesAnalyze, interpret and present relevant financial data and key business metrics to senior leadership - partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to impact business decisionsPerform financial and ad hoc analyses using advanced Excel functionality and provided recommendations based on results to senior management for strategic decision-making.Supervise the preparation of quarterly P&L forecasts, including revenue, COGS, headcount and operating expenses, as well as balance sheet and cash flow forecasts, which are used by the CFO for strategic planning and presentations to the Senior LeadersPerformed financial analysis using capital budgeting techniques (like NPV, IRR, etc.) & carried out the entire due-diligence process and to evaluate company’s decision of buying a scrap yard worth $ 5 MilsIdentify areas of efficiencies, drive business case development and provide deep dive analysis to ensure optimal return on investmentDemonstrated Project Management skills by monitoring financial performance and developing an income and expense report for the ongoing projects from Nestle & Walmart. Incorporated controls and suggested process improvements, there by brought a savings of $300K to the company’s bottom lineBrought cost reduction worth $ 350K in insurance premiums, by analyzing and changing the coveragesSuccessfully carried out the closing for Debt Refinance of company’s mortgage of $ 20 Mils with an increased credit line from $ 15 million to $ 20 million

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Managing project budgets and preparation of financial analysis reports for top managementEnsuring that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhers to approved budgetsEnsuring that the cost increase across any product line are in line with the Revenue Projections.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Developed Common Global Pricing Strategies across the Globe that are aligned with Global Revenue Management objectivesWorking together across businesses, functions, and regions to align strategy and direction with corporate and divisional approaches, systems, information and supportDemonstrated Excellent Analytical skills with logical and structured problem solving approach while working closely with cross functional teams to steer business objectivesProvided effective support in carrying out an in-depth study of Cost of Ownership parts during the launch of Ford Aspire in IndiaLed an Margin Management and Warranty analysis project for the AP & NA region – Studied over 2 lacs parts prices to identify pricing opportunities, did a peer comparison for the competitive parts, recommended price increase and worked with the Finance teams to execute the same. Brought savings worth $7 million USD to the Company.Conducted a comprehensive study on the Pricing Forecast done across the globe. Studied the inconsistencies, conceptualized and brought Process Standardization across the Globe

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Preparing Budget vs. Actuals reports on a periodic basis. Investigating and explaining any material discrepancies to finance management and functional leadersProviding management with forecast insights based on actual performance and budgetMade insightful business impacting recommendations to the management on the basis of data analysis and findings using Capital Budgeting techniques like NPV, IRR etc.Assessment, preparation, and presentation of financial analysis, ad-hoc analysis and management reporting which in turn allowed the business partners to drive superior decision-makingPrepared Budget for the functional teams after studying the cost details, Y-o-Y variances and specific cost elements and presented it to the Leadership teamEffectively and efficiently prepared timely and accurate reports, variance analysis and commentary as part of the monthly forecasting and management reporting processDrove the further development of detailed Excel financial models to project the firm’s Assets Under Management for forecasting, planning and scenario analysesWorked closely with the Group Vice President of the assigned business units to review variance and trend analysis, performance metrics, forecasting, annual planning, and ad hoc reporting Redesigned the approval process flow to reduce TAT for approving a Purchase Requisition by 30% resulting in meeting agreed service levels with the Operations TeamPerformed an extensive exercise of Accounts Standardization at the time of Merger of two Ford entities. And helped in carrying out the Statutory Audit of the Merged EntityIdentified operational processes inefficiencies and recommended necessary improvements which in turn helped in more timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis Green Belt trained – Completed Green Belt training and successfully carried out process improvement project

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

Youngest Partner Manager of the Eastern India RegionLead a team to develop a Matrix for Evaluating Suppliers’ Performance to mitigate delivery failuresStreamlined vendor identification, evaluation and selection process by leading Vendor assessmentframeworkFacilitated communication with vendors by issuing service orders and acted as a liaison between theProject Managers and the Vendors thereby ensuring timely completion of work

New Delhi, Delhi, In

Worked intensively on a financial and business valuation model worth USD 1bn for a Hydro Power Project.Performed various ratio and scenario analysis basis with recommended key focus parameters forbetter improved performance to enable Project Managers in their Funding activities with BanksPreparing Project Teasers and Presentations to be used by all involved parties

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General

Cfa (Ms Finance), Finance, General

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Accountancy & Finance, Accounting And Finance