CA Saba Furqan
Summary
Dynamic financial leader with extensive experience at LIXIL India Pvt. Ltd., specializing in budgeting and forecasting. Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling and strategic planning, delivering actionable insights that significantly enhance organizational performance. Strong collaborator, skilled at leading cross-functional teams to achieve goals while maintaining strict expense control. Committed to driving financial excellence and innovation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Leader Financial Planning and Analysis
LIXIL India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2021 - 03.2025
- Prepared annual budget informed by analysis of past trends and current market status.
- Collaborated with team heads to align on the AOP.
- Developed monthly rolling forecasts.
- Presented actionable insights from budget comparison analysis to improve financial planning and accuracy.
- Assessed team performance against established goals and objectives.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.
- Expertly analyzed and reviewed all P&L heads, including sales and margins.
- Ensured accurate and timely reporting to regional management and headquarters.
- Conducted variance analysis for financial reporting to India Management.
- Streamlined management of crucial MIS processes.
- Ensured departmental understanding of associated activity costs and budget adherence.
- Generated accurate rolling forecasts by consolidating departmental projections based on activities.
- Provide support to the regional team in understanding the business in a better manner.
- Fostered a positive work environment by recognizing individual achievements.
- Directed the recruitment process for new employees, including interviewing and selecting candidates.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
- Monitored workflow processes and identified areas of improvement.
Assistant Manager (Financial Planning and Analysis)
One Mobikwik System Pvt. Ltd.
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Controlled overhead and marketing costs.
- Created monthly financial reports demonstrating actual results, forecasted performance, and budget variances.
- Supported the development of annual budgets through detailed examination of historical performance.
- Prepared CAT P/L, Model P/L, and Model category reports.
- Managed preparation of essential financial presentations and periodic reports.
- Ensured continuous assessment and communication of critical performance issues.
- Generated business analytics for top-level executives to ensure corrective measures.
- Compiled requested reports through diligent data collection, thorough analysis of trends, and comprehensive summary.
- Streamlined cooperation between departments to ensure alignment in financial and operational objectives.
- Enhanced strategic processes by addressing key business challenges.
Senior Executive (Finance)
LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Conduct thorough analysis of payments to maintain optimal daily cash flows.
- Managed idle funds effectively, tracked and analyzed weekly cash inflows/outflows for forecasting accuracy.
- Allocated surplus funds to fixed deposits.
- Monitored compliance in accordance with RBI guidelines.
- Streamlined process of creating export documents to meet regulatory standards.
- Liaised with banking institutions to address issues pertaining to exports.
- Oversee adherence to payment deadlines.
- Projected financial outcomes by assessing data from diverse departments.
- Assessed underlying factors of projections
- Created comprehensive monthly MIS highlighting the treasury department's tasks.
- Delivered management presentation detailing completed activities.
- Implemented strategies to manage forex volatility.
- Performed analysis of worldwide market conditions.
- Developed economic briefs tailored for managerial insights.
Audit Consultant
Ernst and Young
12.2015 - 03.2016
- Analyzed multiple reports, identifying and documenting variances.
- Assessed the adequacy of documentation supporting transactions reported in the financial statements.
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Articleship
Bansal & Co.
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Statutory Audit: Review of compliance related to the Companies Act and the applicable financial reporting framework.
- Compliance with various customs, excise, and service tax requirements; verification of export and import procedures.
- Drafted the audit report in accordance with the reporting requirements of the Companies (Auditor's Reports) Order (CARO).
- Internal Audit, Bank Audits, Tax Audits: Internal Audits - Compliance with the budgets approved, and directions given for the utilization of funds, and checking of internal controls of the organization.
- Bank audits: compliance with the guidelines issued by the RBI for the verification of the working of banks.
- Tax Audit: Compliance with the clauses of Form 3CD.
- Accounting: Finalization of the balance sheet and statement of profit and loss.
- Prepared consolidated financial statements.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2015
B.Com (H) -
Delhi University
01.2013
H.S.C -
Queen Mary's School
03-2010
Skills
- Best interpersonal skills
- Good management skills
- Good in MS Excel
- Good in PowerPoint presentations
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial modeling
- Business reporting
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Expense control
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Goal oriented
- Budget management
- SAP, ANAPLAN, SAC, IBM tool
Accomplishments
- Received the highest rating in the annual performance evaluation
- Received a milestone achievement certificate for contribution to business growth
- Awarded employee of the year in 2022-2023
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Urdu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Leader Financial Planning and Analysis
LIXIL India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2021 - 03.2025
Assistant Manager (Financial Planning and Analysis)
One Mobikwik System Pvt. Ltd.
08.2018 - 02.2021
Senior Executive (Finance)
LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 07.2018
Audit Consultant
Ernst and Young
12.2015 - 03.2016
Articleship
Bansal & Co.
04.2012 - 04.2015
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.Com (H) -
Delhi University
H.S.C -
Queen Mary's School
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