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• Directing Planning & Reporting COE team on delivering FP&A, P&L ownership, Business performance analysis, Variance analysis, Budget planning, Forecast drafting, Insite storytelling and Lead, coach, mentorship, support.
• Enablement of Reporting and data management system to source the accurate and automated source of information for Financial Reporting,
• Delivering business performances BI reporting, true and fair view of financial reporting, operational excellence in report delivering, quality, continuous improvement, more business focused, commentaries, partnering.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, functional leads, and CFOs to resolve various issues promptly, ensuring effective communication, resource planning, and the creation of comprehensive executive summaries.
• Pioneering digital transformation projects on maintaining project planning, resource planning & allocation, cross-functional leadership and ROI on investment of man power and time
• Standardize Global Business Service delivery model on reporting, planning & analysis, business partnering

Bangalore

• Partnered with business stakeholders to publish financial positions, analyse data, and deliver actionable insights that drive business growth, performance and executive management review packages
• Spearheaded the FP&A function, providing strategic insights and financial analysis t
• Engaged in financial analytics and data modelling, deriving business insights on performance, facilitating the digital transformation of existing reporting solutions, and driving change management.
• Cultivated strategic partnerships with stakeholders in financial data analysis, reporting, and financial modelling.
• Provided leadership in the delivery and operational management of regional P&L ownership, offering decision-making support to C-suite executives.
• Managed spend and expense analytics for various departments, understanding spend requirements, risk analytics, budgets, forecasts, variances, and partnering with regional P&L owners (MDs).

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Orchestrated the end-to-end delivery of FP&A, providing key analytical insights and delivering executive management packages
• Spearheaded strategic analysis for annual operational budgets, rolling forecasts, and weekly forecasts, closely partnering with stakeholders to address variances.
• Conducted in-depth analysis of financial data to identify trends, competitive insights, and areas of opportunity.
• Oversaw spend analytics and management, collaborating on business results.
• Designed, developed, and maintained BI interfaces and systems to enhance report delivery performance.
• Developed and implemented effective visualization systems at a fundamental level.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Directed the FP&A function, overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes.
• Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to optimize financial performance and drive business growth.
• Provided actionable insights to senior leadership through comprehensive financial analysis and reporting.
• Facilitated numerous process improvements across business lines.
• Enhanced communication methodologies for FP&A, fostering improved collaboration between business and support functions.
• Led the annual budgeting process, connects cross-functional teams to develop budgets aligned with strategic objectives.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Managed the FP&A team in conducting financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities
• Developed and maintained complex financial models to support strategic decision-making
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to project revenue, expenses, and cash flow
• Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and trends
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and dashboards to senior management
• Monitor key SaaS metrics (MRR, CAC, CLTV, churn) and provide insights to drive business decisions

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Conducted financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Prepared monthly financial reports, variance analysis, and forecasts.
• Assisted in the development of annual budgets and long-term financial plans.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize financial processes and systems.
• Provided ad-hoc financial analysis and decision support to various departments.
• Assisted Collaborating with business stakeholders to generate diverse performance reports for Financial Planning & Analysis, engaging in budgeting, actively contributing to weekly forecast discussions, and representing.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Accounting And Finance