ANSHUL CHASTA
Senior Finance Leader – FP&A, Reporting & Finance Transformation
Pune
Summary
Senior management professional, bringing strategic leadership and operational excellence to drive organizational success. Skilled in project management, team collaboration, and process optimization with keen focus on achieving results. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering culture of accountability, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for strong decision-making, effective communication, and building high-performing teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – FP&A Reporting, Consolidation & Finance Transformation
Johnson Controls (India) Pvt. Ltd.
03.2021 - Current
- Lead a team of 30+ members (LIs & LLs) managing OneStream consolidation and MECC Level 1 certification for monthly, quarterly, and annual close, collaborating with global RTR teams and 650+ users to support US SEC reporting, corporate signoffs, complex transactions, and legal entity rationalization in line with corporate timelines.
- Drive forecasting and budgeting inputs across global teams; partner with FP&A to diagnose budget vs. actual variances, trends and drivers.
- Successful setup of robust financial reporting competency, provide strategic business analytics and financial reporting for Global business by developing & maintaining more than 50+ Power BI dashboards.
- Monthly packs for CFO, reporting financials with commentaries, KPIs analysis which would include YOY, Sequential growth.
- Designed global scorecards and CFO KPI dashboards enabling performance monitoring and faster decision-making.
- Led end-to-end OneStream implementation across 300+ ledgers and 500+ users, including scope assessment, UAT, training and rollout; it’s a key application for global financial analysis and paved way for structured reporting.
- Automated regulatory reporting schedules (4,000+ schedules) and standardized quality checks to reduce cycle time and rework.
- Oversee global cash reconciliation to align entity cash reporting with bank positions; support accurate cash flow and treasury insights.
- Support M&A carve-outs and legal entity rationalization; coordinate cross-functional execution with accounting and technical stakeholders.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Streamlined internal processes for financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Business Controller – CPRD MU (Scandinavia BU)
Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Business Controller for Scandinavia BU; P&L ownership 200m’Euro and delivered budgeting, forecasting and management reporting for leadership.
- Developed financial controls and analytics to improve margin performance and drive corrective actions.
- Partnered with business leaders on deal approvals and contract governance; ensured financial rigor in decision-making.
- Drove cash conversion initiatives and working capital optimization; delivered monthly business review packs with insights and actions.
Manager – Europe BU Reporting & Analytics
Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2016 - 11.2019
- Led a 60+ member reporting and analytics team supporting 18 European countries for Actuals and Forecast cycles.
- Managed HFM reporting promotions, variance analytics and restatements; ensured compliance with group policies and timelines.
- Produced executive reporting views for CFO/CEO and operational leaders using SmartView templates and standardized packs.
- Drove transitions and transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, standardization and data quality across regions.
Team Leader – Accounting to Reporting (A2R)
Maersk Global Service Center (AP Moller Maersk)
12.2009 - 04.2016
- Led accounting-to-reporting processes, monthly close, MIS and financial statements; ensured accurate books per APMM GAAP.
- Managed P&L and balance sheet finalization, reconciliations, provisions and intercompany controls.
- Prepared HFM uploads and sign-off packs; delivered variance analysis and performance reporting for stakeholders.
- Executed multiple global transitions across North America, Africa, APA and Europe from scope to stabilization.
Education
MBA - Finance
IASE University
India01-2008
Skills
FP&A Operations & Shared Services (SSC)
Monthly Close Governance (MEC)
Budgeting, Forecasting
Budget vs Actual / Variance Analysis
Financial Planning Systems (OneStream/HFM)
Transition and Transformation
KPI Scorecards, Dashboards & Data Visualization
Process Excellence, Standardization & Automation
Stakeholder Management (FP&A, Accounting, Treasury)
Team Leadership, Hiring, Coaching & Performance Management
Tools: OneStream HFM (SmartView/Essbase) SAP Power BI Power Apps SQL
Data analytics
Data-driven decision making
Effective communication
Employee coaching and mentoring
Strategic planning
Talent development
Cross-functional collaboration
Timeline
Senior Manager – FP&A Reporting, Consolidation & Finance Transformation
Johnson Controls (India) Pvt. Ltd.
03.2021 - Current
Business Controller – CPRD MU (Scandinavia BU)
Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2019 - 03.2021
Manager – Europe BU Reporting & Analytics
Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2016 - 11.2019
Team Leader – Accounting to Reporting (A2R)
Maersk Global Service Center (AP Moller Maersk)
12.2009 - 04.2016
MBA - Finance
IASE University