Ashwin Vishnu
Senior Consultant
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Experienced senior consultant with 13 years of expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and accounts receivable consulting. Skilled in collaborative problem-solving, risk management, and innovative solutions. Dedicated to driving positive transformations within businesses and proficient in conducting thorough primary and secondary research.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant, Engagement Financial Advisor
Deloitte Consulting India Pvt Ltd
06.2023 - Current
- Training and development of controller team of 25 with set SOP's discussed with the GES Ops Team
- SME for extended service line to clarify questions related to new firm transformation tools
- Setting expectation framework with EFA team and Business to create transparency among all parties involved
- Coaching 6 EFA's for their future career development and presenting promotion case during year end to Leadership panel
- Discuss and implement footfall plan during tax return season to mitigate escalation from business and further grow the EFA brand
- Co-lead of the Employee Experience Committee for EFA Bengaluru location which focuses on well-being and employee satisfaction
Consultant, Engagement Financial Advisor
Deloitte Consulting India Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Managed the Standard Tracking Tool budget, contributing to a 15% reduction in project overruns and a 10% increase in forecast accuracy. Developed multiple distinct financial scenarios for each engagement, identifying and implementing the most efficient plan that resulted in an average cost saving of 8-10%.
- Supported billing and collections efforts, successfully reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) by an average of 7 days and maintaining WIP balances within 90 days for 95% of active projects.
- Led monthly risk assessment calls with 14 PPMDs, covering ~300 active Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and ~$100M in annual revenue. This proactive engagement led to the mitigation or nullification of 20+ identified business risks, safeguarding revenue and improving operational stability.
- Spearheaded E2E testing for the Israel Primed System, achieving 100% successful test completion with zero critical defects identified post-launch. This success earned an "Outstanding Award" and direct appreciation from the Senior Manager of Finance Transformation (US-IL).
- Successfully executed comprehensive testing of the Fixed Fee Contract type in SWIFT and the markup model for Member Firm expenses within Fixed Fee Primed Contract Types and the Beacon system, ensuring 99% accuracy in financial calculations and reporting for these contract types.
Finance Executive
Quess Corp Limited
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Supported internal audits by preparing 20+ detailed profit and loss reports from Tally, contributing to the timely completion of 100% of audit cycles.
- Managed comprehensive financial reporting for quarterly P&L conference calls, providing in-depth analysis of Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and aging details for APAC leadership, which informed strategic decisions for a portfolio exceeding $10 million in revenue.
- Led monthly onshore client conferences and directly engaged 15+ Malaysian offices to address collection issues stemming from CSAT concerns, resulting in a 10% improvement in collection rates for identified problematic accounts. Brainstormed and implemented solutions that reduced collection delays by an average of 5 days.
- Processed invoices and managed vendor relationships across five extensive online invoicing portals (Oracle, IQN Navigator, Field Glass, Synergy, etc.), successfully handling an average of 500+ invoices per month with 99% accuracy, ensuring timely payment processing and vendor reconciliation.
Financial Analyst
Inoyise
02.2013 - 09.2016
- Initiated work in the Accounts Receivable department, successfully generating an average of 150+ invoices monthly for client services, ensuring 98% accuracy and timely billing.
- Played a pivotal role in the successful launch of the Jaynagar Office, developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across finance, marketing, advertising, and sales. This contributed to a 20% improvement in initial operational efficiency and a 15% reduction in onboarding time for new staff.
- Supported marketing initiatives by developing and executing three innovative, low-cost branding campaigns, which resulted in a 10% increase in brand awareness within the target market while reducing marketing expenditures by 5%.
- Developed and implemented monthly growth forecasts, accurately predicting company growth within a 3% variance. Proactively monitored performance and collaborated with teams to ensure the achievement of 100% of quarterly growth targets.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management -
Baldwin Methodist College (BU)
Bengaluru03.2013
Pre University College -
Indiranagar Composite Junior College
Bengaluru03.2010
Secondary School -
Jubilee School
Bengaluru03.2008
Skills
- Developing financial plans
- Financial forecasting
- Financial planning
- KPI analysis
- Strong leadership skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Data-driven decision making
- Staff management
- Teamwork mindset
- Public speaking
- Platform Testing
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Kannada
Telugu
Tamil
Awards
- Outstanding Award - Highest R&R award in Deloitte, presented by Sr Manager. No of Awards: 2
- Applause Award - Presented by Israel Firm for testing their SAP/SWIFT platform for Go Live readiness. Presented by Sr Manager for efficient support. No of Awards: 8
- Spot Award - Presented for firm wide transformation support. No of Awards: 4
Work Availability
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in USER testing internal financial platform for Israel Member Firm.
- Received accolade for completing the User testing in 60 days which was scheduled on a tight deadline.
Timeline
Senior Consultant, Engagement Financial Advisor
Deloitte Consulting India Pvt Ltd
06.2023 - Current
Consultant, Engagement Financial Advisor
Deloitte Consulting India Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - 05.2023
Finance Executive
Quess Corp Limited
01.2017 - 01.2019
Financial Analyst
Inoyise
02.2013 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Business Management -
Baldwin Methodist College (BU)
Pre University College -
Indiranagar Composite Junior College
Secondary School -
Jubilee School
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