ASMA B
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven Senior Finance Analyst with over 8+ years of experience in financial planning and management. Led account planning and financial operations while enhancing internal controls. Developed financial models, reduced operating expenditures, and identified new revenue streams. Streamlined budgeting and forecasting processes to drive financial efficiency and support executive decision-making. Experienced in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Excel at interpreting complex financial data to provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making. Known for collaborative approach, problem-solving skills, and delivering results under pressure.
Overview
2
2
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Analyst - Team Leader
Accenture
Bangalore
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Delivered timely, accurate, and insightful financial analyses to guide executive decision-making in both operational and strategic contexts.
- Enhanced financial efficiency by implementing streamlined budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Spearheaded account planning and strategy support for the Annual Fiscal Year Plan, executing expense analysis and managing the billing invoicing cycle at the contract level.
- Managed billing and collections receivables, including cash applications and payment follow-ups, providing ongoing support and maintenance.
- Reconciled time and generated reports at the contract level; provided forecast input and conducted financial reviews, including setup and forecast updates.
- Created Level 2 Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and maintained the WBS authorization list at the account level, managing access provisioning and termination at the contract level.
- Strengthened internal controls, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
- Identified new revenue streams through market research, competitor benchmarking, and trend analysis, contributing to strategic growth.
- Evaluated vendor contracts and renegotiated terms, achieving more favourable operating expenditure outcomes.
- Advised clients on optimal decisions regarding the amounts and timing of capitalization.
- Developed and maintained accurate financial models, charts, and reports to support informed decision-making.
- Conducted contract reviews prior to closing.
- Reviewed and updated opportunities within the Management and Monitoring System (MMS).
- Administered solution contingency levels.
Project Management Operations & Finance Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
Bangalore
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Managed multiple client projects within fixed budgets, contributing to revenue generation and Gross Margin Profits for TCS.
- Managed the Siemens Europe project, overseeing a team of over 400 personnel.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.
- Aligned projects with overall business strategy by assessing feasibility, monitoring progress, and facilitating decisions on project initiation, continuation, or termination.
- Ensured adherence to Project Management Office (PMO) processes, procedures, and standards.
- Facilitated the development and implementation of project management methodologies.
- Fostered effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders.
- Prepared accurate executive status reports and compiled materials for meetings and work plan management across multiple projects.
- Collated and performed initial quality reviews of deliverables for submission.
- Served as the central point of contact for assigned engagements and their management.
- Provided timely support for project billing processes, ensuring receivables remained on track.
- Delivered generated bills and invoices to designated clients.
- Monitored timesheet submissions and approvals.
- Liaised with Business Relationship Managers (BRMs) to obtain Master Business Agreements (MBAs) and Business Service Agreements (BSAs) for project creation.
- Collected and organised employee information for resource planning. through the Resource Management Group.
- Conducted status meetings, documented decisions, and deployed action items to ensure project progress.
- Maintained accurate project records and documentation.
- Monitored and logged onboarding and offboarding processes for project team members. the status of onboarding and offboarding for project team members.
Recruiting Co-Ordinator
Tata Consultancy Services
Bangalore
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Executed end-to-end recruitment process for Wells Fargo account, ensuring timely fulfilment of staffing needs.
- Advised hiring managers on candidate selection strategies, enhancing quality of hires.
- Sourced and identified requirements from top vendors to place consultants in contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent positions, ensuring alignment with client needs.
- Provided regular progress updates to Wells Fargo partners throughout the recruitment process, accelerating the hiring cycle.
- Scheduled and conducted an average of 10 interviews per week.
- Communicated employer information and benefits during the screening process.
Reporting Executive
Tata Consultancy Services
Bangalore
05.2014 - 08.2017
- Managed reporting and system releases for Allianz USA insurance applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Completed end-of-day fund balancing reporting activities with onshore managers, facilitating timely sign-off for system release.
- Verified the inflow and outflow of checks received from Allianz.
- Handled start-of-day volume reports and delegated tasks to associates, optimising workflow based on current daily volume.
- Utilized ALIP tool, VS10, and XRP applications for system releases.
- Assessed and evaluated operational risks and associated controls for the operations team and management.
- Participated in management information security, Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, and domain audits.
- Provided subject matter expertise to undertake process improvement projects and apply life insurance domain knowledge.
Associate Executive
Infosys
Bangalore
07.2012 - 11.2013
- Maintained 100% quality, recognized by the client for this achievement.
- Contributed to production goals with a 100% quality rating.
- Achieved production targets consistently as per process requirements.
- Facilitated sharing of best practices with team to maintain quality standards and improve production.
- Tracked and resolved processor queries to streamline workflow.
- Supported team members by addressing queries to foster collaboration.
- Demonstrated proficiency in working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Exhibited a strong ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Conducted thorough internal audits to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Adjudicated claims using the CITRIX Application.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
K.L.E 's S. Nijalingappa College
Bangalore05-2012
Secondary Board - Business Account
K.L.E 's Nijalingappa
Bangalore05-2009
Skills
- Financial management
- Finance
- Financial statements
- Budget management
- Budgetary planning
- Budget planning
- Cost analysis
- Profitability analysis
- Forecasting trends
- Contract management
- Stakeholder engagement
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Custom
https://bold.pro/my/asma-b-230523013730/315r
Timeline
Senior Finance Analyst - Team Leader
Accenture
09.2023 - 07.2025
Project Management Operations & Finance Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2018 - 08.2023
Recruiting Co-Ordinator
Tata Consultancy Services
09.2017 - 07.2018
Reporting Executive
Tata Consultancy Services
05.2014 - 08.2017
Associate Executive
Infosys
07.2012 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
K.L.E 's S. Nijalingappa College
Secondary Board - Business Account
K.L.E 's Nijalingappa