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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Awards
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AYUSHI SINGHAL

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Summary

Determined and result-oriented professional looking forward to leverage expertise in Business Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, with a focus on automation and performance optimization, in a senior financial management role. Eager to drive strategic financial decisions, enhance operational efficiencies, and contribute to impactful financial planning and analysis, drawing on experience managing substantial capital projects and improving cost management processes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Deputy Manager- Business Finance (FP&A)

Vedanta Ltd.
06.2022 - Current
  • Expertise in financial planning and analysis, specializing in business finance and performance optimization.
  • Proven track record in managing sustaining capex projects for the entire plant, valued at $50 million, including managing the end-to-end capitalization process, monthly asset closures, and consolidating capital expenditure MIS across all Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
  • Demonstrated ability to automate complex financial processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy including integrating IT solutions to facilitate swift and effective analytical requirements.
  • Skilled in analyzing financial data to identify trends, formulate strategies, and provide actionable insights and recommendations for business decision-making.
  • Effective in working with various internal departments to align data inputs and validate financial information, ensuring comprehensive and accurate reporting.
  • Adept at utilizing data analytics and forecasting techniques to optimize inventory levels, minimize excess stock, and improve working capital management.
  • Experienced in performing product-wise costing of finished goods and proficient in benchmarking performance against industry standards and other business units to drive continuous improvement.
  • Expertise in preparing and reviewing monthly MIS reports, providing critical insights into financial performance and supporting strategic planning.
  • Responsible for managing monthly fund flows, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization of financial resources.
  • Implemented first ever Digital Tagging System at entire Vedanta Group in which all the assets tagged with RFID tags leading to complete control of Gross Assets.
  • Successfully automated the entire Capex cycle, streamlining the process from asset capitalization certification to MIS preparation.
  • Performing detailed product-wise costing for finished goods and conducting thorough cost-benefit analysis to support strategic financial decisions and optimize cost management.
  • Facilitated the release of ₹26 Crores of GWC in May 2023 and identified an additional ₹34 Crores of GWC along with its dilution plan.
  • Implemented an automated Bill Register, capturing bill details from receipt through to final payment.
  • Recognized by the Board of Directors for resolving MSME Non-Compliance issues, effectively closing ₹30 Crores of old legacy balances.
  • Achieved zero audit observations for two consecutive financial years for Sustaining Capex, as verified by both internal and statutory auditors.

Research Intern

Crescendo Global
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Conducted research and offered strategic advisory services on expansion projects.
  • Performed in-depth analysis of recent trends in the corporate finance and insurance sectors.

Marketing Intern

Dukes India
04.2021 - 05.2021
  • Performed comprehensive competitor analysis to assess the company's market position, identify competitive advantages, and recommend strategic ideas for the development and launch of new product categories.
  • Analyzed the digital presence of Dukes and its competitors, including evaluating website performance, social media engagement, and online reputation to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
  • Developed and implemented a social media strategy tailored to enhance the company’s online presence, engage target audiences, and drive brand awareness and customer engagement.
  • Designed and created compelling content and graphic designs for social media platforms to effectively communicate the company's brand message.

Education

MBA - Finance

IIM Jammu
01.2019 - 01.2022

B.Com. - undefined

National P.G. College

Skills

  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  • Business Finance

  • Strategic Financial Management

  • Capital Expenditure (Capex) Management

  • Data Analytics & Forecasting

  • Variance Analysis

  • Benchmarking & Performance Analysis

  • Automation & Process Improvement

  • Cost Analysis & Product Costing

  • Management Reporting & MIS

  • Fund Flow Management

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Data Driven Decision Making

  • Strategic Advisory & Competitor Analysis

  • MS Office (Advanced Excel)

  • Automation Tools

  • Analytical Thinking

  • Communication

  • Problem-solving

  • Team Building & Leadership

Certification

Completed the Financial Modelling and Advanced Excel courses on Udemy.

Accomplishments

  • Ranked among the Top 10 National Finalists out of 805 teams in Vishleshan, the Analytics Event of Nisadya 2020.
  • Received All India Merit recognition from CBSE for exceptional academic performance.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 11/19/97

Position Of Responsibility

Consulting and Strategy Club, IIM Jammu, Guided students in developing a structured approach to management consulting careers., Facilitated industry exposure for students.

Awards

1) Business Star

2) Awarded by Board of Directors for MSME Compliance

Timeline

Deputy Manager- Business Finance (FP&A)

Vedanta Ltd.
06.2022 - Current

Research Intern

Crescendo Global
06.2021 - 07.2021

Marketing Intern

Dukes India
04.2021 - 05.2021

MBA - Finance

IIM Jammu
01.2019 - 01.2022

B.Com. - undefined

National P.G. College
AYUSHI SINGHAL