ARCHANA JAYARAMAN

A seasoned accounting and finance professional with expertise in financial reporting, revenue accounting, and cost optimization. Proficient in both IFRS and US GAAP principles, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Strong background in MIS management and RFP evaluations, derived from over 13 years of experience with a leading multinational corporation.

Key Skills:

• Dynamic Excel/Google Sheets Templates
• Dashboard Design for Reviews and Insights
• Bookkeeping (Personal & Business)
• Income Statements, Cash Flow, Balance Sheets
• Budgets vs. Actuals Analysis, Burndown Analysis
• AP/AR Management
• Corporate Excel Training
• Cost Optimization Models
• Virtual CFO/Fractional CFO
• Data Analysis & Visualization

Tools: MS Office 365, Google Sheets, Power BI, QuickBooks
Domains: BFSI, Retail

• Identifying key business drivers that influence Profit and Loss of the customer and tracking them on a regular basis
• Projection of workforce and non-manpower expenses with excellent precision
• Managed internal and external financial reporting / accounting activities resulting in accurate and relevant financial reports
• Annual operation planning based on pipeline and targets
• Operational expenditures and Capital expenditures forecasting.(Opex and Capex)
• Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable tracking and closure
• Cost optimization measures - both manpower and non-manpower - Tracking same to make sure the margin and topline target are met
• Margin Improvement Planning for BFSI domain by proposing the plan along with key levers
• Liaising with stakeholders of procurement / vendor management system for necessary approvals
• Identifying financial risks and developing risk mitigation strategies to safeguard assets and investments
• Creating and analysing models to assess the impact of various scenarios on the ISU/ customer's financial position
• Facilitated smooth integration of acquired businesses through effective coordination of various finance-related tasks during post-merger periods.
• Optimized cash flow by implementing efficient receivables management strategies and closely monitoring working capital levels.
• Streamlined financial reporting processes for increased accuracy, timeliness, and ease of comprehension.

• I tracked the headcount movements and their impact on billing and profitability
• I optimized the deployment and monitor the mix of associates, including trainees, experienced professionals, and senior-juniors, across various projects and geographies
• Ensured that the net addition target for the period is met while minimizing profile withdrawals and client rejections
• By placing the right associates in the right roles, facilitating role movements within the relationship to achieve optimal deployment and higher realization
• Worked on reducing CWR (Contractors) and replacing them with TCS employees whenever feasible to sustain margins