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Bengaluru, KA, IN

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Scenario Modelling for COVID-19 Impact: Developed the financial model with sensitivity analysis for funding round during the COVID situation, analyzing the levers available for cost optimization.
• Developed a framework to evaluate new store openings based on analysis of historical breakeven and payback period across various store formats/regions/channel mix etc.
• Conducted throughput analysis for approving capex for purchase of kitchen equipments which reduced average order preparation time and food wastage.
• Developed and implemented new budgeting, tracking and management framework to improve availability and accuracy of budgets data at a sub-brand level.

Bengaluru Area, India

Responsible for corporate forecast, executive presentations to BOD, private equity and other key stakeholders. Key member of team tasked with IPO preparation.

Bengaluru Area, India

Developed interactive dashboards using Power BI & MS Excel to present complex data to aid decision making. Key member of M&A team tasked with financial due diligence & financial modelling.

Bengaluru Area, India

Performed the role of lead BFM for a business unit – managing the PnL, setting up dashboards for the BU head & support in responding to RFPs.

Bengaluru Area, India

• Profile Summary:
• Played a key role in seeking a secondary market investment by on-boarding a private equity (Blackstone).
• Vital role in due diligence of key acquisition targets; performed deep analysis into customer base, geographies, customer acquisition & retention rates.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting.

Bengaluru Area, India

Led a team of 5 in overseeing the engagement, ensuring the establishment, enhancement, and adherence to key financial control processes. Managed the preparation of financial statements in compliance with Indian GAAP and Schedule VI, and coordinated the statutory audit process. This included engaging with key stakeholders, providing essential data, and.

Bengaluru Area, India

• Profile Summary:
• Efficiently conducting audits to express an opinion on the client’s financial statements as per Indian GAAP, this includes preparation of audit reports with a view to highlight material weaknesses and implement.
• Spearheading efforts across providing comprehensive business analysis through various audits including statutory audit, internal audit, and special assignments like due diligence.
• Expertise in handling tax related (direct/indirect) matters like filling & preparation of returns while ensuring adherence to statutory compliance and regulations.

Master’S Degree, Chartered Accountant

Puc, Business/Commerce, General