CA ANKIT AGARWAL
Finance Manager
Faridabad
Summary
Experienced finance professional with a solid background in financial planning and analysis. Recognized for providing strategic insights and streamlining financial processes to align with organizational goals. Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving outcomes and adjusting to changing business demands. Expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, and analytical abilities highly sought after by employers. Proven track record of delivering results and driving financial success within dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Specialist (Planning & Insights)
British Telecom (BT)
02.2018 - Current
- Financial Planning and Budgeting for Business Units at Contract level, Product level, Geographical level.
- Monthly P&L flash for Business Units highlighting key variances against the Budget & Forecast, margin analysis and the product mix.
- Monthly Forecast for the Business Units yearly financial performance based on changes in business dynamics, new business opportunities and actual financial performance against the Budget.
- Conducting financial performance review of Business units against the Bid P&L, Budget, forecast highlighting the key risk and opportunities with the Senior Leader for top 3 contracts (CGR).
- Preparation of the working capital forecast based on changes in business dynamics, P&L outlook and the Budget.
- Conducting various ad-hoc financial analysis such Q&Q , YOY walk for Business Units.
- Preparation of CGR for leadership and business partner review and SOX compliance.
- Preparation of month end Journal collaborating with business and Sales team.
- Acting as a mentor and subject matter expert on various finance processes.
- Projects: - Global Clarity report, Global billing report, Global product reporting & Procurement Savings Validation.
Manager Finance
Ibibo Group Pvt. Ltd.
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Financial Planning and Budgeting for various Business vertical (Hotel booking, Air, Bus, Train ticketing).
- Monthly P&L flash for Business Units highlighting key variances against the Budget & Forecast, margin analysis and the product mix.
- Quarterly Forecast for the Business Units yearly financial performance based on changes in business dynamics, new business opportunities and actual financial performance against the Budget.
- Daily, Weekly and Fortnightly report on the key Operating matrix and performance drivers.
- Deep dive financial analysis to find out the key reasons for higher discounting and working on margin improvement projects.
- Competition analysis of key financial matrix for discount benchmarking.
- Analysis of the marketing spendings with unit economics analysis on the per visit cost and the actual conversion.
- Review of the work done by finance professionals before presenting it to the leadership team.
- Projects: - Supporting Financial Due diligence done by KPMG for the merger, part of the team for transition of accounting records from Oracle to Navision.
Manager/Deputy Manager- Finance
VFS Global
03.2012 - 03.2016
- Financial Planning and Budgeting for Region with multiple Business Units and more than 300 profit centers.
- Monthly Business Insights and Performance review of the Business Units with KPI’s.
- Quarterly Forecast for the yearly financial performance based on changes in business dynamics and actual financial performance against the Budget.
- Daily, Weekly and Fortnightly report on the key Operating matrix and performance drivers.
- Value for Money review decks for Senior Management for Decision Support and its impact on business.
- Financial Consolidation, cost allocation and cost center Management.
- Dashboards to the top management on Business Pipeline with financial projections.
- Suggesting and initiating cost saving and revenue improvement measures, providing valuable input for process improvements and performance enhancement.
- Ensuring optimum resource utilization by undertaking various automation projects, partnering with IT and transformation team.
- Capital Budgeting & Pricing scenario for new Projects and redesigning of existing projects.
- Business Case Analysis, Projected P&L, IRR, Cash flow analysis & Pay-Back Period.
- Sensitivity Analysis, Breakeven analysis & Working Capital projections.
- Extensive coordination & interaction with cross-functional resources & senior management to arrive at possible pricing scenarios with different strategic solutions.
Education
Chartered Accountancy - Strategic Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Auditing & Corporate Law
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2006 - 11.2011
B.COM - Accountancy Honors, Financial Management, Advanced Accounting, Cost Accounting, Auditing & Business Laws
Calcutta University
01.2006 - 01.2009
Articleship - undefined
Rajbhar & Co.
Skills
Profitability analysis
Pricing strategy
Balance sheet analysis
Management reporting
Cash flow management
Variance analysis
Stakeholder management
Business partnering
Profitability improvement
Professional Synopsis - Summary
Seasoned Professional with 12 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Decision Support Analysis, Business Planning, Forecasting and Variance Analysis, Commercial Pricing, Stakeholder Management. Leading a small team of 4-5 finance professionals, driving automation projects and cost efficiencies. Effective Communicator with ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines. Problem-solving attitude and pro-active approach for complex and non-routine issues.
Extramural Engagements
- Received multiple awards for process improvement & Cost saving initiatives with Current Organization (BT).
- Rewarded with Award for regional excellence in 03/15 at Finance Summit of VFS Global Group for successful implementation of Revenue dashboard across South Asia.
- Won 1st prize in Elocution in 2005 at school level.
Articleship
3.5 years, Rajbhar & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
Timeline
Finance Specialist (Planning & Insights)
British Telecom (BT)
02.2018 - Current
Manager Finance
Ibibo Group Pvt. Ltd.
02.2017 - 02.2018
Manager/Deputy Manager- Finance
VFS Global
03.2012 - 03.2016
Chartered Accountancy - Strategic Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Auditing & Corporate Law
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2006 - 11.2011
B.COM - Accountancy Honors, Financial Management, Advanced Accounting, Cost Accounting, Auditing & Business Laws
Calcutta University
01.2006 - 01.2009
Articleship - undefined
Rajbhar & Co.
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