Sravanti I
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven Associate Finance Manager with over ten years of expertise in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and team leadership. Proven track record in market analysis, sales target setting, and account development within the FMCG and e-commerce sectors. Skilled in managing complex financial data and streamlining accounts payable processes, leading to improved operational efficiency. Strong communicator with a focus on strategic planning and innovative solutions that enhance financial reporting accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Finance Manager
PepsiCo
02.2021 - Current
- Focused on cost analysis to improve and enhance financial planning accuracy.
- Maintained compliance with new procedures by providing timely, informative process change updates.
- Managed forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting processes. Developed strong relationships with financial and corporate clients.
- Facilitated seamless recording of all adjustments to appropriate systems.
- Evaluated financial data regularly to maintain consistency in trade spend reconciliations.
- Formulated use case models facilitating Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Quarterly Business Plan (QBP), and rolling forecasts.
- Contributed to the optimization of pricing and forecasting.
- In charge of forecasting monthly and quarterly sales and gross margins for one of Pepsico Beverages North America's important accounts.
- Collaborated with the business team to gain a deep understanding of requirements and drive sales growth.
- Ensured precise representation of potential P&L impacts.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Assisted colleagues in understanding complex finance concepts through clear communication and tailored training materials leading to a more financially literate workforce.
Senior Financial Analyst
Amazon
Hyderabad
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Directed project management and process improvement initiatives for AP system.
- Reviewed and reconciled accounts payable transactions for accuracy.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance payment efficiency.
- Developed performance measurement criteria during team appraisal meetings.
- Provided essential vendor information to support payment, invoice processing, and PO teams.
- Resolved payment issues to ensure timely processing of invoices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Monitored cash flow impacts from accounts payable activities and obligations.
- Maintained accurate records of invoices, purchase orders, and other financial documents.
- Researched discrepancies between invoice amounts, purchase orders, receiving reports.
- Efficiently maintained accounts payable transaction processing and led team on training initiatives to ensure continuity.
Accounts Payable Analyst
DSM
Hyderabad
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Served as Single Point of Contact for Accounts Payable within BG/SU.
- Validated Vendor Master and updated bank details to prevent payment issues.
- Implemented proactive controls that eliminated future errors in payment processing.
- Conducted quality checks on team entries, ensuring accuracy in financial records. Promoted standard operating procedures, enhancing efficiency across Retained Organization.
- Managed vendor relationships through timely communication regarding payments.
- Resolved supplier inquiries and discrepancies, addressing complaints from business units.
- Verified coding accuracy on invoices prior to processing payments.
Shared Service Analyst
Amazon
Hyderabad
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Researched and resolved holds on invoices to facilitate timely payments.
- Submitted tickets to business owners, buyers, and vendors using KRT tool.
- Guided stakeholders on on-hold issues while managing confidential vendor information.
- Resolved payment discrepancies through effective communication with vendors and procurement teams.
- Processed non-inventory invoices for US and Canada regions accurately.
- Maintained organized records of accounts payable transactions and documentation.
- Created debit memos, credit memos, and TR as requested by stakeholders.
Education
MBA - Finance
DAV PS
Orissa01-2009
Skills
- Account Payable and Receivables
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Documentation expertise
- Customer relations management
- Process improvement strategies
- Vendor management and relationships
- Team leadership skills
- Purchase order and invoice processing
Migration activities
- Participated in department process and system improvement initiatives
- Monitoring of integrated accounting and reporting process for the customer and proactively identify problems
- Able to work in remote environment, Support and coordinate remotely activities performed in GDC, RO and RBS
- Working in International multi-cultural working environment in different time zones.
- Managing various suppliers and customers (multiple BG’s)
- Bridging customer and back-office
- Focus on more structural problem solving and quality improvement
Timeline
Associate Finance Manager
PepsiCo
02.2021 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
Amazon
01.2019 - 01.2021
Accounts Payable Analyst
DSM
01.2014 - 01.2017
Shared Service Analyst
Amazon
01.2010 - 01.2012
MBA - Finance
DAV PS