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Work History
Education
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Anand Kumar G

Finance
Plot no.16, Jawahar Ayya Nagar, Adhanur, Guduvanchery, Chennai

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with a strong track record in strategic planning, cost monitoring and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in data-driven analysis, delivering precise cost and headcount assessments, month-end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. A results-driven team player committed to optimizing financial performance, refining reporting accuracy, and driving operational efficiency.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager, Cost FP&A

Standard Chartered Global Business Services
04.2018 - Current
  • Stakeholder Management: Engage daily with CFOs and business leads to assess evolving needs, provide tailored reports, and deliver strategic insights. Through proactive communication and data-driven analysis, ensure informed decision-making, financial optimization, and business growth
  • Month-End Close & Reporting:
    Submit accruals for POs, transportation, standard accruals, and reclassification entries, ensuring accurate GL recording. After closing the books, compile cost reports to equip stakeholders with actionable insights for business discussions, strategic decisions, and financial transparency
  • Cost Walks:
    Conducting cost, segment, and product walks to analyze MoM and YTD cost movements, comparing actuals vs. budget and prior-year vs. current-year figures. Leveraging CFX and RFX rates to ensure precise financial tracking, assess currency impact, and align strategically with Group FP&A goals
  • Cost Analysis: Evaluate expense trends, identify ad hoc costs, and ensure GL accuracy. Implement corrective actions and provide CFOs with insights for financial planning and budget alignment.
  • Headcount Analysis: Track MoM headcount shifts, validate alignment with WFP submissions, and assess financial impacts. Equip CFOs with insights for strategic workforce decisions.
  • GBS Recharges:
    GBS supports onshore partners, recharging all costs with mark-up to respective countries based on an agreed ratio. Ensure recharges align with the agreed percentage through business team coordination. For new costs, confirm SLA, identify the onshore country, and apply the correct ratio split.
  • Outlook:
    The outlook for the remaining months is based on actual trends and business inputs, including new hires and leavers, ensuring budget alignment while identifying risks and opportunities.
  • Corporate Plan/Budget Restatement:
    Conducted semi-annually, incorporating actual trends to align with group-allocated budgets by market. Developed in agreement with business leads to support strategic planning for the next five years.

Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A and General Ledger

DXC Technology, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
10.2010 - 04.2018
  • Month-end Reporting: Crucial for closing the books and ensuring all transactions are accounted for. It keeps stakeholders updated on financial performance
  • Analysis of Actuals vs. Forecast: Identifying variances between actual results and forecasts helps adjust strategies and improves accuracy for future projections
  • Headcount Analysis: Enables better workforce planning and expense management by evaluating the financial impact of staffing changes
  • Close Walk Preparations: These ensure readiness for month-end financial close while addressing potential issues
  • AP Open Invoice Analysis and Accrual Journal Preparation: Helps manage cash flow and ensures liabilities are recorded correctly, supporting accurate reporting
  • Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation: Reviewing open items and ensuring timely closure mitigates risks and enhances audit readiness
  • Monthly Calls: Collaboration with R2R (Record-to-Report) and P2P (Procure-to-Pay) teams ensures smooth communication and resolution of open issues, fostering efficiency

Senior Process Executive, General Ledger

Infosys BPO
12.2008 - 10.2010
  • Month end/ Quarter end/ Year end closure activities
  • Creation and Maintenance of GL Account, Profit Center, and Cost Center: Establishing and managing these elements ensures proper categorization and tracking of transactions, supporting better financial analysis and reporting
  • Reconciliation of General Ledger, Bank, and Intercompany Accounts: Reviewing discrepancies, matching entries, and ensuring all accounts are balanced and accurate to maintain the integrity of financial data
  • MI (Management Information) Reports: Compiling reports that provide insights into financial performance, operational efficiency, and key metrics, aiding decision-making and strategy development

Senior Account Executive

Utopia BPO Private Limited
05.2007 - 11.2008
  • Finalization of Accounts for Proprietor, Partnership, and Corporate: This ensures that financial statements like the balance sheet and profit and loss accounts are accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements, tailored for different types of entities
  • Preparing Trade Debtors and Trade Creditors Statements: Helps track receivables and payables, providing clear insights into cash flow and aiding in effective working capital management
  • Preparing Bank Reconciliation Statement : Identifies discrepancies between the company's books and bank statements, ensuring accuracy and accountability for every transaction
  • Analyzing the Profit and Loss Account: Evaluates the company's financial performance, identifying key areas of profitability or concern, and supporting better decision-making
  • Statutory Reporting and Year-End Activities: Ensures compliance with legal obligations, such as filing with regulatory bodies, auditing, and preparing documents for stakeholders

Education

MBA - Finance

Pondicherry University, Chennai, India
06.2007 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

University of Madras, Chennai, India
06.2003 - 03.2006

Skills

Cost analysis proficiency

Timeline

Manager, Cost FP&A - Standard Chartered Global Business Services
04.2018 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A and General Ledger - DXC Technology, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
10.2010 - 04.2018
Senior Process Executive, General Ledger - Infosys BPO
12.2008 - 10.2010
Pondicherry University - MBA, Finance
06.2007 - 03.2009
Senior Account Executive - Utopia BPO Private Limited
05.2007 - 11.2008
University of Madras - Bachelor of Arts, Commerce
06.2003 - 03.2006
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