CHETAN BADARINATH
Bangalore
Summary
Strategic Finance Manager known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in Financial analysis, Budget management, and risk assessment to drive growth and sustainability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Manager
Sandstone Athletics Private Ltd
Bangalore
05.2024 - Current
- Reviewed financial statements to pinpoint opportunities for improvement and proposed expense reduction strategies.
- Provided strategic guidance on long-term business objectives and initiatives related to finance operations.
- Developed financial models to support valuation, planning, and forecasting activities.
- Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and improve financial processes.
- Implemented new accounting software to automate manual processes, increasing accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.
Specialist Financial Analyst
Oracle India Private Limited
Bangalore
09.2020 - 02.2024
- Worked closely with Finance and Sales VPs to evaluate headcount, OPEX, and revenue performance for Software Support LOB, specifically emphasizing On-Premise and SaaS operations.
- Led monthly and quarterly forecasting activities, executing variance analysis successfully.
- Analysed actual results, identified anomalies, and offered trend insights.
- Served as a Business Partner and primary liaison for business leaders, delivering financial updates on product performance and team utilization.
- Successfully managed and improved key performance indicators including bookings, renewals, new customers, cancellations, and revenue judgements.
- Manage financial reporting and present findings to the BU/LOB head.
- Developed comprehensive revenue models for evaluating feasibility and financial appeal across diverse projects.
- Responsible for the management of annual budgets across multiple financial years, supporting a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and achieving revenue totalling nearly $120 million.
- Facilitated communication between subsidiary teams - AP, GL, and Order Management - to ensure understanding of any anomalies.
Finance Consultant
Devi Infratech Solutions LLP
Bangalore
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Gained practical experience in Statutory Financial Reporting through hands-on work.
- Liaising with Government Agencies on Contracts.
- Monthly, Annual Financial Statements as required by Authorities.
- Vendor Management.
- Cost Analysis, Client Management.
Finance Professional
DXC Private Limited
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Account Lead for Vertical Offerings - Wex and Citi Group.
- Maintenance of credit reports and ratings.
- Labor Cost Optimization.
- NPA Review and reporting.
Assistant Manager
Oracle India Private Limited
Bangalore
08.2011 - 02.2018
- Aided in the creation of financial statements and reports that were subject to senior management review.
- Collaborated with internal teams to effectively resolve accounting discrepancies and address vendor payment or customer invoicing issues.
- Prepared ad-hoc financial analysis as requested by senior management.
- Provided support to budgeting, forecasting and analysis activities.
- Identified cost savings opportunities through process optimisation initiatives.
- Conducted variance analysis between forecasted results and actuals to explain fluctuations in revenues or expenses.
- Created ad hoc reports as requested by executive team members.
Business Analyst
Novo Nordisk Shared Services
Bangalore
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Prepared Monthly Benchmark report to analyze performance of Per Group companies.
- Utilize expertise to provide solutions for intricate business queries in the Pharma and Biotech sectors.
- Evaluated Opex performance with senior management.
- Creating SOPs in conjunction with BU managers.
- Monitoring Company Financial Statements and Reports with an eye on cost optimization.
- Onsite travel for Training and Transition.
Financial Analyst
Accenture India Private Limited
07.2008 - 01.2011
- Worked on Plan Transfers.
- Monthly P&Ls, data validations.
- Key activities during business days, including revenue and expense analysis.
Education
Postgraduate Degree in Management -
Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan
01.2005
Graduate in Commerce -
Bangalore University
01.2003
Pursuing CPA - US -
Skills
- Project Management
- EPM Reporting
- Hyperion Essbase
- Oracle Database
- Budget Forecasting
- Financial Modeling
- Strategic Planning
- Variance Analysis
- Coaching and training
Languages
- English
- Kannada
Accomplishments
- Numero Uno Award
- Spot Award
- Customer Star Award
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager
Sandstone Athletics Private Ltd
05.2024 - Current
Specialist Financial Analyst
Oracle India Private Limited
09.2020 - 02.2024
Finance Consultant
Devi Infratech Solutions LLP
12.2018 - 08.2020
Finance Professional
DXC Private Limited
08.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant Manager
Oracle India Private Limited
08.2011 - 02.2018
Business Analyst
Novo Nordisk Shared Services
01.2011 - 08.2011
Financial Analyst
Accenture India Private Limited
07.2008 - 01.2011
Postgraduate Degree in Management -
Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan
Graduate in Commerce -
Bangalore University
Pursuing CPA - US -
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