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Ashruti Saxena

Summary

A results-driven FP&A professional with 4+ years of experience in financial services, specializing in process improvement and efficiency. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop long-term financial plans, budgets, and forecasts. Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, identify key business drivers, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making. Strong communicator with expertise in presenting financial reports and recommendations to senior management. Proficient in financial software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Analyst- Financial Planning and Analysis

Deloitte
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with business stakeholders to define and design business processes aligned with industry best practices
  • Conducted gap analysis and provided recommendations for process improvements
  • Designed and implemented solutions to enhance business processes and drive efficiency
  • Analyzed and translated business requirements into technical solutions within technology platforms
  • Developed business capability maps and roadmaps to guide strategic planning
  • Maintained product backlog with user stories to cover development efforts for upcoming sprints
  • Supported project/engagement teams through successful management of financial analysis and reconciliation processes
  • Prepared budgets and forecasts to project and track financial metrics such as revenue and expenses
  • Tracked expenditures, performed client billing, and managed receivable collection functions
  • Interacted periodically with senior-level internal and external clients to present analyses, discuss recommendations, and provide project financial advice
  • Developed training materials and conducted training sessions for end users
  • Stayed current with industry trends and best practices to ensure continuous improvement
  • Performed and managed PMO functional tasks and day-to-day contract management activities
  • Utilized standard processes for project management, quality management, and risk management
  • Contributed to the growth and development of the EFA team through active involvement in practice initiatives.

Project Management Officer

HCL Technologies Limited
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Designed and coordinated business processes for project management functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation
  • Developed project capability roadmaps and aligned them with business objectives, contributing to enhance operational efficiency
  • Collaborated with senior management to track and improve project performance metrics and identify areas for optimization
  • Managed the end-to-end process of project billing, CAPEX management, and inventory control.

Project Coordinator

SynapseIndia
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Act as the day-to-day Project coordinator for 8-10 active client projects, exhibiting ownership over all client meetings, written status updates, demos, and iterative scope/ expectation management
  • Coordinate internal resources and third parties for the flawless execution of projects working with customers daily
  • Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
  • Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
  • Ensure resource availability and allocation
  • Handling and closing escalations raised by the client regarding any project
  • Manage the relationship with the clients and all stakeholders
  • Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of projects.

Associate Project Manager

Aptara
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assist the Project Manager in scheduling work, allocating resources, managing information, and ensuring compliance with deadlines
  • Provide administrative support, facilitate project meetings, distribute information, and assist with monthly billing
  • Conduct risk assessments, provide timely resolution to unforeseen problems, and communicate project-related concerns to senior managers
  • Track project activities against the plan and ensure effective monitoring
  • Manage customer relationships, perceptions, and expectations
  • Define responsibilities with the Project Manager, supervise junior staff, and handle multiple assignments simultaneously
  • Communicate effectively with co-workers and clients
  • Create and maintain budget plans, meet budgetary objectives, and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.

Education

MBA - Project Management

Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad
07.2019

B.com (H) - Commerce

Integral University
Lucknow
07.2017

Skills

  • Financial modeling to create detailed forecasts and support strategic decisions
  • Proficiency in analyzing large datasets to identify trends, variances, and insights
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to present financial insights and recommendations
  • Capability to think strategically and align financial planning with business objectives
  • Expertise in financial software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills for efficient data management and analysis
  • Power BI and MS Excel

Certification

Project Management Professional

Timeline

Analyst- Financial Planning and Analysis

Deloitte
01.2023 - Current

Project Management Officer

HCL Technologies Limited
09.2021 - 12.2022

Project Coordinator

SynapseIndia
01.2021 - 09.2021

Associate Project Manager

Aptara
01.2020 - 01.2021

MBA - Project Management

Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad

B.com (H) - Commerce

Integral University
Ashruti Saxena