Karan Kochhar Email & Phone Number

New Delhi, Dl, In

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Led buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory projects successfully across various sectors, including FMCG, Retail & Services, and Technology. My role involved conducting comprehensive financial analyses, managing due diligence processes, and chairing management meetings. I ensured the validation of deal models and assessed financial synergies to guarantee seamless merger and acquisition outcomes. Working closely with on-shore Finance and Strategy teams, I gained an in-depth understanding of the business, which allowed me to conduct complex analyses.My strategic initiatives included formulating growth plans by introducing innovative services, conducting extensive industry research, and fostering innovation. I efficiently mapped the skills of cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation, which led to enhanced team performance. As a spearhead for EY London's Business transformation projects, I drove innovation and managed change effectively.In my role as the primary liaison for the GDS practice in India, I ensured the timely delivery of diligence engagements and facilitated the sharing of best practices with onshore EY offices in the UK and Nordics. My leadership skills shone as I guided high-performance teams, provided valuable feedback, and offered customized training to align skills with organizational goals, fostering professional development.My efforts have been recognized with awards for Emerging Leader and Team Management, which reflect my commitment to excellence and the successful outcomes I have achieved for the organization.Specialties in my career include Financial Analysis & Advisory, Investor Relations & Reporting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Project Management, Problem-Solving, Budgeting & Planning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Business Transformation and People Management.

Noida Area, India

I effectively oversaw operations in the Asia Pacific region for our esteemed client, Mondelez International. This included traveling to the Tokyo office to ensure a smooth transition of work processes. In collaboration with the Finance Director, I provided crucial support in managing the Profit & Loss (P&L) for the APAC region and conducted comprehensive industry research to guide strategic decision-making.I skillfully developed annual operating plans and pricing strategies to support new product launches, introducing innovative discount schemes during festive seasons to boost sales and revenue growth. Additionally, I led cost-saving initiatives for existing products, offering strategic suggestions on packaging and quantity adjustments. This involved conducting detailed cost analyses and assessments of profit and loss accounts.As a leader, I mentored a team of 18 professionals, steering them towards efficient management of country and product-level P&L responsibilities. I ensured that the team adhered to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to maintain exceptional performance standards.I am also a certified Green Belt, which signifies my proficiency in process improvement methodologies and problem-solving techniques, further enhancing my ability to contribute to organizational success.My specialties encompass a range of skills, including Financial Analysis & Advisory, Investor Relations & Reporting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Project Management, Problem-Solving, Budgeting & Planning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, and People Management.

Gurgaon, India

• Held accountability for the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan for all cinemas nationwide, conducting thorough Revenue/Cost Variance Analysis for cinema operations.• Managed Investor Relations & Reports, performing Ratio Analysis, and crafting a comprehensive 5-year Business Plan, including cash flow projections.• Provided effective solutions to the Operations team, optimizing cinema management for enhanced performance and profitability.• Conducted Cost Analysis, Rationalization, and Profit & Loss Account analysis to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.• Formulated strategic pricing strategies for cinema tickets and food & beverages, while diligently preparing and reviewing management reports.• Actively devised diverse discount schemes for consumers and conducted comprehensive competition analysis to ensure market competitiveness.• Prepared impactful Board Presentations and performed feasibility studies for new cinema ventures, supporting well-informed decision-making.• Developed and delivered Weekly, Monthly & Quarterly Management Information System (MIS) based reports, offering crucial insights to drive data-driven decision-making.Specialities: Financial Analysis & Advisory, Investor Relations & Reporting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Project Management, Problem- Solving, Budgeting & Planning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, People Management

New Delhi Area, India

• Project feasibilities across India of sale and lease models• Detailed study & calculations of various methodologies like leverage ratios, revenue generation, Profitability, payback period and NPV to visualize the project in context with ‘Hurdle Metrics• Computation of profits for sale verticals based on POCM (Percentage of Completion method) audits of the same (project profitability estimation)• Mall Budgets, Preparation & Analysis of Financial Models (DCF), Risk Management, Fund Flow Statements, Revenue/ Cost Variance, MIS, IPO related activities (land govt. approvals)ACHIEVEMENTS• Received special incentive for handling printing operations for DLF IPO (RHP & Application forms)• Successfully prepared & executed presentation on the retail segment• Worked closely with McKinsey & Co. for drafting ‘New process management’ for DLF Limited• Instrumental in developing the Real Estate Investment Trust for Retail Malls (REIT)• Participated on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) with Ernst & Young – Prepared Risk library for Business units

Inducted as Finance Trainee just after my management education

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

MBA Finance & Marketing

Master'S Degree, Commerce

M.Comm

Bachelor'S Degree, Business/Commerce, General

B.Comm

High School, Business/Commerce, General