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Ajay Kumar

Ajay Kumar

Noida

Summary

Experienced leader and team player with a track record of expertise in financial analysis, presentation, process streamlining and customer service. Excellent problem solving skills, confidence with finance and accounting concepts and understanding of financial statements. Ability to comprehend and clearly communicate complex concepts in a fast- paced, dynamic environment. Proven ability to work across numerous lines of businesses, and deal with the demands of senior management. Proactive individual with personal integrity, strong work ethic, pays attention to detail while being able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis

Genpact India pvt ltd
Noida
10.2021 - Current
  • Performed analysis of current and past trends in major areas of revenue, cost of sales, and operating expenses.
  • Managed continued development of a$80M budget, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Created and managed financial models to evaluate profitability and growth.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Prepared ad hoc analyses as needed.
  • Developed forecasting tools and dashboards to analyze revenue variance, business pipeline, and industry trends.
  • Led monthly meetings with directors to analyze spending and provide financial recommendations.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.

Assistant Manager

HSBC Electronic Data Processing
Gurgaon
10.2014 - 10.2021
  • Prepared detailed consolidated P&Ls, forecasts, and multiyear budget for the UK Entity
  • Managed $200M monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes which includes detailed reconciliations to GL results.
  • Analyzed records of present and past operations, trends, and costs and estimated and realized revenues to project future revenues and expenses.
  • Performed monthly and Quarterly variance analysis of budgeted/forecasted results against actual financial performance, clearly interpreting and documenting variances drivers.
  • Developed spreadsheet models for diverse projects and analyses.
  • Managed, tracked, and monitored financial updates, watch lists, and insurance files.
  • Consolidated financial data and materials for key leadership meetings.

Analyst

RBS India
Gurgaon
04.2012 - 10.2014
  • Prepared daily and weekly banking flash reports for distribution to Banking Division senior management.
  • Worked closely with Business partners to create and review quarterly forecasts and annual financial plans, including reporting & analysis to explain changes against given baselines.
  • Prepared consolidated monthly and quarterly revenue reports for UK Retail Branches; monthly review and reconciliation of banking segment numbers for external disclosures.
  • Provided Onshore with regular and ad hoc detailed analysis of performance by Product, and region.
  • Performed ad hoc requests/special projects as needed to support the senior management team.
  • Consolidated financial data and materials for key leadership meetings.

Team Support Specialist

Barclays Shared Services
Noida
09.2010 - 04.2012
  • Transitioned new process from London relating to Balance sheet accounts.
  • Managed financial reporting of balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis along with substantiation of GL balance in SAP through valid backups for all the entries under each account.
  • Efficiently identified problems and resolved outstanding entries in detail while reporting for accounts, made stringent follow-up for the open items in B/S accounts after month end, and ensure to get it resolved before next month end.
  • Collaborated with the Financial Control Group on accounting, and receivables.

Senior Associate

Genpact India pvt ltd
Gurgaon
01.2006 - 04.2009
  • Involved in the validation of all supports through calculation of premiums and claims before processing with the accountability of highlighting all issues related to incorrect support and incorrect calculation
  • Coordinated with the insurance companies for query resolution relating to premiums & claims, conducted bank reconciliation for GE bank account, and supervised Validation of cash book balances on daily bases through GE Cash analysis
  • Identified Variances in Cashbook Receipts and Cashbook Payments during Roll forward and presented issues, escalations, and updates of accounts of insurance companies to the client
  • Identified and resolved complex issues by applying advanced analytical and troubleshooting strategies.

Education

MBA - Finance

Symbiosis Center of Distance Learning
Pune
09.2009

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Shaheed Bhagat Singh College
New Delhi
03.2004

Skills

  • Advanced financial analysis
  • Budget analysis expert
  • Strategic financial planning
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • General ledger accounting
  • Expert in customer relations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Financial and operational reporting
  • Data trending
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Planning and Analysis

Timeline

Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis

Genpact India pvt ltd
10.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager

HSBC Electronic Data Processing
10.2014 - 10.2021

Analyst

RBS India
04.2012 - 10.2014

Team Support Specialist

Barclays Shared Services
09.2010 - 04.2012

Senior Associate

Genpact India pvt ltd
01.2006 - 04.2009

MBA - Finance

Symbiosis Center of Distance Learning

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Shaheed Bhagat Singh College
Ajay Kumar