As the FP&A Manager, I drive financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support strategic decision-making across the organization. Leading a team of financial analysts, I collaborate with various departments to provide actionable insights, forecasts, and financial guidance. My role encompasses budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, performance reporting, strategic planning, and cost management.Key Responsibilities:(1) Budgeting and Forecasting:-Led the annual budgeting process, establishing financial goals and targets.-Developed and maintained rolling forecasts for timely financial performance insights.(2) Financial Analysis:-Conducted in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.-Provided actionable insights for strategic decision-making and resource allocation.(3) Performance Reporting:-Prepared and distributed regular financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting KPIs and variances.-Developed and maintained management dashboards for effective decision support.(4) Strategic Planning:-Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with business strategy.-Assisted in developing long-term financial plans and strategic initiatives.(5) Cost Management:-Monitored and analyzed costs, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.-Worked with department heads to ensure cost control and adherence to budget guidelines.(6) Team Leadership:-Managed and mentored a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.-Provided guidance on professional development and goal attainment.

(1) Built cross-functional partnerships to establish monthly expense review processes with various department leads.(2) Reviewed and oversaw monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.(3) Implemented ASC 350 (Internal Use Software) (4) Performed monthly flux analysis and presented findings to the leadership team.(5) Managed vendor relationships and oversaw procurement and payables processes.(6) Liaised with external auditors and tax accountants to deliver PBC requests in a timely manner.(7) Identified potential process improvements and system enhancements to improve operational efficiencies and quality.(8) Researched transactions and various general ledger accounts to gather, review, and analyze data, presenting findings to supervisors.

• Closed 7+ deals in the TMT segment.• Assisted in investment decisions and acquisitions, covering Series A to Series F rounds.• Identified critical EBITDA adjustments, debt-like items, and working capital considerations.• Reported on key business drivers, earnings quality, working capital, and potential liabilities.• Evaluated credit quality and assessed the value of key assets and liabilities in companies.• Analyzed earnings quality, margins, and value creation based on segment expertise.

Key responsibilities:• Understanding business model, analyzing the past performance, assessment of key operational metrics, financial statements and other related information;• Reporting on key business drivers, quality of earnings, working capital considerations, potential liabilities and adjustments having impact on investment decision and business valuation• Identifying and commentary over critical EBITDA adjustments, debt-like items and working capital adjustments;• Reviewing SPA (sale and purchase agreement) and advising clients on incorporating the various definitions, indemnities, management representations, condition precedent and condition subsequent based on financial due diligence.• Leading and managing the projects with PE/ VC and corporate clients

• Led field engagements for statutory audit, certification, and tax reviews of large cap listed client.• Collaborated in IFC review and implementation of Ind AS, including Ind AS 115 (Revenue Recognition) and Ind AS 116 (Leases).• Successfully managed and supervised teams of 5+ members on multiple assignments.

 Experienced in statutory audit, limited review and tax audit of listed entities across multiple industry (Manufacturing, software, real state, NGO, hospitality etc ) Executed audit assistant function to audit client financials, transactions and internal control process. Performed variety of assurance, certification and testing work for a portfolio of diversified clients in different industries. Worked in engagement team of fifteen plus people