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Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Strategic Finance Leadership: Develop and implement multi-year finance strategies aligned with organizational goals & to drive financial policies and processes to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual budgets, manage monthly earnings forecasts, and deliver data-driven financial updates.Financial Modeling & Decision Support: Build robust financial models for trend forecasting, ROI analysis, and scenario planning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver KPI analyses and actionable insights for strategic decision-making.MIS Reporting & Data Analytics: Prepare detailed MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flows, with in-depth working capital, cost, and margin analyses to optimize cash flow, liquidity, and profitability.Credit & Risk Management: Oversee credit functions, assess customer risk profiles, and conduct Accounts Receivable analyses to maintain healthy cash flow and mitigate financial exposure.Operational Efficiency: Manage payroll, vendor payments, and month-end closings while streamlining processes through automation.Business Profitability Reporting: Drive the Monthly Business Profitability Report, highlighting key callouts and actionable insights. Conduct product and business-wise margin analyses to support revenue enhancement strategies.Forecasts: Prepare the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts with scenario analyses, sharing insights on Estimated P&L, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow for long-term planning.Banking Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with banking partners to ensure optimized working capital management and seamless financial operations.

Greater Kolkata Area

Spearheaded the financial strategy and operations for a rapidly growing company, driving financial stability and profitability. Successfully managed a team of professionals, ensuring accurate financial reporting, efficient cash flow management, and strong internal controls.* Increased revenue through strategic financial planning and cost optimization initiatives.* Achieved improvement in financial reporting efficiency by implementing new systems and processes.* Provided strategic financial guidance to senior leadership, enabling data-driven decision making.• Reporting the KPI’s and callouts to the leadership team • Preparation of P&L outlook, anticipating the obstacles, preparing budgets and forecasts• Comparing historical results against budgets and performing variance analysis to explain differences in performance and make improvements going forward• Managed and led a cross-functional team of 20 members• Preparation of Flash Reports, MIS Dashboards, and Monthly Operating Reports • Conducting break-even analysis for making strategic decisions • Aided with the analysis of pricing data from competitors on entering the MIG target market • Crafted profitability analysis to provide pricing recommendationsSkills: Financial Planning & Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Investor Relations, Capital Raising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Accounting Standards & Regulations, Team Leadership, Communication Skills, Strategic Thinking, Problem-Solving, Business Acumen, MS Office Suite (Excel), Financial Software & ERP Systems

Kolkata Metropolitan Area, West Bengal, India

An experienced Professional with a demonstrated history of working with the Ethanol, Coal Mining and Logistics, Manufacturing, Trading & Consultancy Industries, in the field of Finance, Banking, Accounts, Taxation, and Business Development. Dealt in Working Capital Proposals and Financing, Project & Seed Financing, External Rating, Bank Liaisoning, Budgeting, Finalization of Books of Accounts (IFRS converged Ind-AS), Debtors and Creditors Review, Income Tax Planning and Compliance, and Commercial Tendering.Successfully supervised all accounting including monthly and quarterly reporting, and year-end closing, and managed all statutory compliance like VAT/GST, WHT, Income tax, PF, ESI, Ptax, etc. Created timely and accurate IFRS converged IndAS financial statements and updated ongoing reports, conducted MIS - weekly, monthly, and quarterly and controlled daily financial activities such as payable/receivable, fixed assets, and billing.Designed budget, implemented internal controls procedures, manuals, and SOPs, and reported on KPIs to monitor the performance of commercial agreements and operations for strategic decision-making. Had worked with multiple function heads to create estimates and forecasts depending on historical data and market trends Proficienct in financial data tools: spreadsheets, tableau, and SAP and maintained complex modeling spreadsheets and developed PPT to communicate business insightInteracted with auditors and participates in year-end audit

Kolkata Area, India

On the buy side, I was on a mission to spearhead the optimization of returns on Fixed Income financial assets for the Institutional Banking Group, with a laser focus on empowering SMEs in eastern India.📈 Orchestrated innovative transactions by implementing creative and calculated investing strategies. Conducted extensive research to minimize risk-busting volatility and mitigate potential surprises, ensuring informed decision-making. Applied insightful analysis to capitalize on opportunities. 📈 Collaborated with cross-functional teams, generating dynamic management reports Now, let's delve into the key highlights of my impactful work experience:📌 Conducted meticulous due diligence and credit analysis, employing a risk-based approach to drive revenue and maintain robust credit risk disciplines. Implemented cutting-edge strategies to optimize profitability and minimize potential risks. 📌 Prepared comprehensive credit memos and delivered persuasive presentations to the group head and the Firm's credit committee. 📌 Monitored and structured the existing portfolio, skilfully negotiating covenants and determining optimal debt sizing. Ensured sound credit structuring, minimizing potential risks and maximizing returns. 📌 Implemented quantitative and qualitative credit assessments, establishing internal ratings and conducting regular exposure analysis and stress testing. Delivered insightful recommendations to drive informed credit decisions. 📌 Cultivated robust relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, fostering collaboration and synergy. Worked closely with sales, structuring, trading, risk counterparts, legal, and audit functions to ensure seamless operations and exceptional client experiences. 📌 Ensured strict compliance with global investment directives from the head office. Conducted in-depth financial analysis, cross-sectional analysis, cash flow evaluation, and liquidity assessments to maintain exemplary credit quality.

Kolkata Area, India

M&A Tax, Cost Pooling, Variance Analysis, Research, TP Audit, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Litigation Management of AIFs, Fortune 500 Companies and MNCs based in Austria, Spain, Netherlands and USA📈 Analyzed client investment objectives, risk appetite, and restrictions to recommend suitable solutions.📈 Constructed customized investment portfolios based on individual risk profiles.📈 Conducted quantitative fundamental analysis of stocks for informed decision-making.📈 Calculated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate portfolio performance 📈 Delivered regular performance updates to clients, providing insights and recommending strategy changes.📈 Utilized Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel for impactful client presentations and data analysis. Developed strong client relationships through effective communication and understanding of their needs📈 Demonstrated expertise in asset management, portfolio analysis, and quantitative analysis. Skills Acquired:🏦 Asset Management📈 Fundamental Analysis📊 Portfolio Analysis🔍 Quantitative Analysis💬 Communication🔧 Portfolio Construction📋 Client Needs Assessment💻 Microsoft PowerPoint📊 Microsoft Excel🤝 Relationship Building🔍 Research🌟 Strategic Outlook