Anshul Gautam
Delhi
Summary
Chartered Accountant (AIR 35 PCC) with extensive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Finance, Budgeting, and Stakeholder Engagement. Proven expertise in analyzing complex financial data to drive strategic decisions, improve margins, and optimize cost efficiency. Skilled in revenue and expense analysis, management reporting, and providing actionable insights that support business growth. Strong business partner, adept at identifying and resolving process bottlenecks. Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and diligent.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Nesting Flavours
New Delhi
11.2022 - Current
- Directed overall operations and growth of a food business for corporate and retail clientele, overseeing product development, marketing, sales, and customer relations.
- Created a detailed business plan to outline revenue needs and implement sales strategies.
- Developed comprehensive business strategies, pricing, and costing of all products to drive growth and market presence.
- Analyzed reports to understand product movement and revenue generation, implementing rapid actions for business growth.
- Led and hired a team of six, continuously motivating and directing them to enhance workplace efficiency and achieve desired targets.
Business Finance Manager
Wipro Technologies
Gurgaon
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed a business portfolio of ~$800 MN at the geographic level, ensuring data integrity and accuracy in all financial reports.
- Generated financial forecasts, mid-quarter estimates, and business plans by analyzing business trends.
- Published reports for business teams to support revenue realization and identify deviations from forecasted figures.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to gather and resolve queries, ensuring seamless information flow across departments.
Business Finance Analyst (Europe and APAC)
Capgemini
GURUGRAM
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained optimal margins by creating strategic deal pricing for ongoing opportunities and forecasting deals.
- Conducted monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L analysis at both geographic and client levels to identify deviations of actuals from budgeted and forecasted figures.
- Compiled monthly variance reports and created presentations for management review and CFO dashboards.
- Published bi-weekly reports to assist business teams in evaluating revenue realization and identifying deviations from forecasts.
- Reviewed client contracts to determine financial exposure.
- Investigated and reported inconsistencies or improprieties to management, ensuring financial accuracy for the CFO dashboard.
Finance Manager
SpiceJet Ltd.
GURUGRAM
02.2017 - 09.2020
- Created and presented financial data with a perspective of decision-making and monthly analysis by autonomously working with the CFO on the finance dashboard.
- Monthly preparation of aircraft and engine lease work to ascertain the addition and completion of the lease and its impact on the financial statements, preparing and posting journal entries thereof (IND AS 116).
- Spearheaded the implementation of S4/HANA as the project lead (Finance) at the organizational level.
- Conducted a financial analysis of contracts, followed up with their viability.
- Preparation of SOPs for finance operations and delegation of authority (DOA) in congruence with the CFO’s mandate.
- Evaluated the status of project deliverables and any deviations thereof, assessing the impact of delays on the overall project cost by conducting a detailed analysis.
- Assessed the scope of automation for recurrent and standard financial processes in order to enhance productivity and introduce efficiency in operations.
Relationship Manager
HDFC Bank
New Delhi
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Conducted financial planning and viability analysis for a diverse client portfolio of 30 companies, managing a cumulative book value of over INR 4000 Cr.
- Prepared the annual budget for the Financial Institutional Group and Public Sector Undertaking banking vertical, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Initiated and processed corporate loans, ensuring thorough credit appraisals and accurate documentation.
Accounts Officer
Indian Farm Forestry Development Cooperative
GURUGRAM
04.2012 - 10.2015
- Reviewed and approved financial proposals related to procurement and work orders.
- Ensured overall tax compliance, audit accuracy, and optimization within applicable tax legislation.
- Developed an accounting manual to streamline finance processes and enhance efficiency.
- Prepared annual budgets and dashboards for variance analysis during quarterly review meetings.
Education
Chartered Accountant - 35 All India Rank (PCC)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi06-2015
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) -
Delhi University
New Delhi05-2012
Skills
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- System/Process Implementation
- Stakeholder Management
- Contract Management
- Process Automation
- Team Management and Leadership
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Secured AIR 35 in CA (Inter) Examination
- Feb’22 - Being Respectful Award, Wipro: Awarded for always being courteous
- Jan’22 - Always Communicating Award, Wipro: Awarded by SMU Lead for immediate support & being proactive in networking
- Jan’22 - Inspiring Performance Award, Wipro: Awarded by Line Manager for exhibiting outstanding performance during budget preparation of FY23
- Jan’21 - Team Excellence Award, Capgemini: Awarded by Business Lead for quick help and support for CY 20
- Dec’20 – Kudos, Capgemini: for exceptional support and contribution received from Europe Business Lead
- Mar’19 - Note of Appreciation, SpiceJet Limited: Awarded by several Finance Vertical Heads for showcasing problem-solving attitude whilst implementing new ERP system at organization level
- Mar’19 - Spice Star Award, SpiceJet Limited: Awarded by the CFO for exhibiting excellent skills in S4/HANA implementation
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder
Nesting Flavours
11.2022 - Current
Business Finance Manager
Wipro Technologies
08.2021 - 11.2022
Business Finance Analyst (Europe and APAC)
Capgemini
09.2020 - 08.2021
Finance Manager
SpiceJet Ltd.
02.2017 - 09.2020
Relationship Manager
HDFC Bank
12.2015 - 06.2016
Accounts Officer
Indian Farm Forestry Development Cooperative
04.2012 - 10.2015
Chartered Accountant - 35 All India Rank (PCC)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) -
Delhi University
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