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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 and guide team in the BAU related to critical senior management reporting, such as Executive Management Reviews, financial summaries, and performance reports.• 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 with stakeholders• 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• Prepare management reports, commentaries on BAUs, support ad hoc requests for financial analysis and reviews• Directing contribution of ideas to improve reporting capabilities and initiate new projects• Partner with the Information Management Team on projects and data quality issues• Develop and uphold consistent capability standards for the Bangalore based resource team• Foster and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders, positioning COE(Centre of Excellence) of Planning-Analysis and Reporting team as the primary function for business performance reporting and analytics.• Introduce digital transformation to revolutionize the financial processes, enhance data-driven decision-making, and drive strategic growth

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).• Collaborated as a business partner with various departments on annual budgets and forecasts across diverse segments and products, while monitoring and tracking changes.• Conducted business reviews on executive and quarterly performances, engaging in business partnerships to analyse regional performance in an agile environment.• Designed and developed visualization and BI dashboards, reports, and analytical tools to support data-driven decision-making across the FP&A tower in the region.• Conducted in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, providing recommendations for process improvements and optimization.• Assessed management reporting packs for respective divisional areas, led performance reviews with business management teams, and assumed accountability for management performance review meetings.• Assisted in developing digital strategies aligned with business requirements, collaborating and consulting to achieve objectives.

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.• Reorganized content to make it more user-friendly and engaging, surpassing annual campaign objectives.• Managed the development of digital dashboards and optimization efforts to improve user experience, leading the creation and implementation of digital strategy frameworks, and overseeing solution design and project management for digital transformations aligned with business requirements.• Facilitated requirement gathering and analysis, leveraging strong agile experience to provide robust support throughout the process.

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.• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to project revenue, expenses, and cash flow.• Create annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with company goals and market conditions.• Analyse financial performance against budget and forecasts, identifying trends, variances, and areas for improvement• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial data to support decision-making by senior management.• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to SaaS businesses, such as Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), CustomerAcquisition Cost (CAC), Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV), and churn rates• Prepare regular financial reports and dashboards to communicate performance to stakeholders.

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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives, including pricing strategy, market expansion, and product launchesOversee the preparation of materials for board meetings and investor presentations• Manage and mentor a team of financial analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement• Partnered with business leaders to develop annual operating plans and long-term financial strategies• Identified opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements to drive profitability• Provided regular financial performance updates to senior management and key stakeholders• Led the implementation of financial planning systems and tools to enhance process efficiency• Designed and developed BI dashboards, reports, and analytics tools to support data-driven decision-making across the organization• Partnered with business stakeholders to gather requirements, analyse data, and deliver actionable insights that drive business growth and performance.• Conducted in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, providing recommendations for process improvements and optimization.

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 the finance team in business dialogues.• For Clients, facilitated strategic partnerships with stakeholders in data analysis, reporting, financial modelling, business insights, and narrative development.• Directly reported to the Director and VP of business, handling all business data pertaining to Sales, Strategic Products, P&L, and Cash Flows. • Assisted in the preparation, management, and dissemination of various business consulting projects.• Conducted trend analysis and provided primary commentary on trends, actively participating in the formulation of business strategy by offering descriptive analyses such as product performance and performance analysis.• Responsible for managing segment P&L, including revenue and expenses analysis, preparation of various financial reports, and monitoring changes

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Accounting And Finance