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ARPANA SONI

Faridabad

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Agilent Technologies, excelling in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and compliance. Proven track record in leading ERP transitions and enhancing reporting systems. Strong analytical skills combined with effective stakeholder communication drive impactful business decisions and optimize financial performance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Planning and Analysis

Agilent Technologies International Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - Current
  • Lead FP&A functions including forecasting, variance analysis, and performance trend monitoring.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior management and stakeholders.
  • Deliver comprehensive dashboards and business results templates for controllers.
  • Drive ERP and reporting system upgrades through strategic project leadership.
  • Key Projects:
  • Project UNO: Transitioned ERP from Oracle to SAP.
  • Project AHT: Implemented new reporting module in SAP HANA Webi.
  • Project Sapphire: Supported business unit separation and financial setup.
  • Internal FA Audit: Verified and validated fixed assets across business divisions.

Payroll Accounting

Agilent Technologies International Pvt. Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Managed global payroll operations, benefits accounting, and financial reconciliations.
  • Handled stock-based compensation, actuarial valuation true-ups, and pension accounting.
  • Led SOX testing, internal audits, and regulatory compliance procedures.
  • Key Projects:
  • Upgraded vendor systems for liability accruals (Annual Leave, Bonus, Severance).
  • Integrated M&A employee data into existing HR & finance systems.

Deferred Revenue Process

Agilent Technologies International Pvt. Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Performed month-end revenue recognition activities and reconciliations.
  • Created manual invoices, processed disclosures for SEC (10K/10Q) filings.

Education

MBA - Finance & Marketing

Banasthali Vidyapith
01.2005

B.Com -

Kamla Nehru College, Delhi University
01.2003

Higher Secondary -

D.A.V. Public School
Faridabad
01.2000

Skills

  • Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Statutory reporting and compliance
  • Payroll accounting and administration
  • ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
  • Audit support and internal controls
  • MS Office and SmartView proficiency
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Analytics and reporting tools
  • Financial forecasting strategies

Timeline

Financial Planning and Analysis

Agilent Technologies International Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - Current

Payroll Accounting

Agilent Technologies International Pvt. Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2014

Deferred Revenue Process

Agilent Technologies International Pvt. Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2008

MBA - Finance & Marketing

Banasthali Vidyapith

B.Com -

Kamla Nehru College, Delhi University

Higher Secondary -

D.A.V. Public School

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