Chetna Sawadia
Gurgaon
Summary
Finance leader with 12+ years of experience in FP&A, Finance Management, Pricing & Commercial Finance, and Financial Modelling. Expertise in budgeting & forecasting, P&L ownership, driver‑based planning, scenario modelling, and margin optimisation. Skilled in building revenue & gross‑margin bridges, KPI dashboards, and automated reporting solutions that improve accuracy and reduce timelines by 25–30%. Led AI-driven automation using Microsoft Copilot for Finance and Copilot Pro, improving reporting quality by 40% and reducing peak month‑end workload by 30%. Strong business partnering with Commercial, Sales, and Product teams, delivering insights for strategic and operational decision‑making. Advanced proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, Oracle EPM/BI, Power BI, SQL, UiPath, and Excel, with deep understanding of Ind AS, US GAAP, and SOX controls.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FP&A Specialist
British Telecom
Gurgaon
10.2024 - Current
- Own P&L, revenue, cost, and gross margin for 6 wholesale products, ensuring accurate month‑end close and reconciliations.
- Lead annual planning, monthly forecasting, and variance analysis, strengthening visibility for UK leadership and product owners.
- Partner with Commercial, Sales, and Product teams to support pricing, growth, and strategic financial decisions.
- Deliver financial insights through revenue & gross‑margin bridges and driver‑based forecasts used by UK senior leadership for decision‑making.
- Drove AI automation using Microsoft Copilot for Finance & Copilot Pro, improving reporting quality by 40% and reducing peak month‑end workload by 30%.
- Build pricing & financial models for MRC/contract evaluation, scenario simulations, and ROI; advise Commercial & Sales partners.
- Deliver monthly reporting packs & dashboards (KPI, trend, margin/revenue bridges).
- Automated forecasting and reporting workflows (UiPath + Excel), reducing cycle time by 25–30%.
- Review contract terms (pricing, SLAs, penalties) and highlight risks/opportunities.
- Improve cash‑flow visibility & working‑capital tracking; coordinate with audit/compliance for strong SOX controls.
Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist
Accenture
Gurgaon
08.2020 - 10.2024
- Led monthly MBR/QBR reporting packs with commentary for global leadership.
- Managed P&L, revenue, cost, and margin reporting for multiple global accounts; drove accurate month‑end close & submissions.
- Led budgeting cycles and driver‑based forecasting; delivered clear insights vs. budget/forecast/prior through variance analysis.
- Built financial models (pricing, utilization, cost simulations, ROI) used by account leaders for pricing and productivity decisions.
- Partnered with Account Leads, Delivery Managers & Client Finance on rate cards, margin improvement, and commercial terms.
- Designed forecasting & dashboard models in Power BI/Excel/UiPath, cutting reporting timelines by ~25%.
- Managed capitalisation, amortisation, and compliance under Ind AS & US GAAP (ASC 350‑40, 985‑20); ensured audit‑ready docs.
- Provided financial risk analysis on utilization and delivery performance; supported MBR/QBR packs and executive reviews.
Consultant- Financial Planning & Analysis
Omax Auto Limited
Gurgaon
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Directed budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple cost centers, improving forecast accuracy by 15%.
- Built financial models for revenue forecasting and cost management, enabling better pricing and profitability decisions.
- Spearheaded automation of finance reporting using SAP S/4HANA and UiPath, reducing manual efforts by 30%.
- Delivered MIS reporting, cash flow analysis, and compliance audits, strengthening financial governance.
- Managed taxation and income tax assessments under the IT Act, ensuring accuracy and timely compliance.
- Coordinated internal and statutory audits, maintaining strong internal controls.
Indian Controllership and Tax
Clifford Chance Business Services Private Limited
Gurgaon
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Supported financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for multiple entities with full compliance to Ind AS & US GAAP.
- Conducted variance analysis and financial reporting, delivering insights for senior leadership reviews.
- Managed internal controls, tax compliance, and statutory reporting with zero audit findings.
- Independently handled accounts and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Account Executive
S K Sarawagi and Co
Jharsuguda, Orissa
10.2012 - 05.2017
- Managed accounts, statutory audits, and compliance reporting for manufacturing and trading clients.
- Prepared and finalized financial statements & audit reports under CARO guidelines.
- Conducted stock audits and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy of reporting.
Audit Trainee
K D Lath and Co
Rourkela, Orissa
03.2011 - 10.2012
- Assisted in statutory, internal, and concurrent audits across industries.
- Supported preparation of financial statements and tax filings.
Education
MBA - Finance & Banking Management
NMIMS
India01.2021
M.Com - Finance & Accounting
IGNOU
New Delhi, India01.2016
PG Diploma - International Business & Finance
IGNOU
New Delhi, India01.2015
Accounting Technician Certification - Finance & Accounting
ICAI
New Delhi, India01.2014
CA (Intermediate) - Finance & Taxation
ICAI
New Delhi, India01.2011
B.Com - Finance & Accounting
Sambalpur University
Odisha, India01.2010
Skills
- Oracle EPM
- Oracle Hyperion
- Oracle BI
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP BI/PPM/BO
- Power BI
- Longview
- Tally ERP
- QuickBooks
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- P&L & Cash Flow Management
- Variance & Trend Analysis
- Strategic Reporting
- Cost Optimization
- Scenario Planning & ROI Models
- Management Reporting
- UiPath
- Automation Anywhere
- Power Query
- DAX
- Power Pivot
- Macros
- Workflow Automation with Power Automate
- Ind AS
- US GAAP
- SOX
- Internal Controls
- Corporate Audits
- SQL
- Financial modeling
- Variance analysis
- Budgeting cycles
- Cash flow management
- Pricing strategy
- Forecasting accuracy
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- SAP PPM (Front-End & Back-End) & SAP BO, Udemy, 2021
- Power BI - Financial Analytics & Dashboards, Udemy, 2020
- SAP S/4HANA - Finance Applications, Udemy, 2020
- MS Excel - Power Query, Power Pivot & DAX (Financial Modeling), Udemy, 2020
- Power Automate, Accenture, 2020
CORE COMPETENCIES
FP&A Leadership · Driver‑Based Forecasting · P&L Ownership · Pricing & Commercial Finance · Financial Modelling (DCF/ROI/Scenario) · Revenue & Gross Margin Bridge · Trend/Variance Analysis · KPI Dashboards · Working Capital & Cash Flow · Business Partnering · Cost & Margin Optimisation · Automation (UiPath, Power Query/Pivot) · Compliance (Ind AS, US GAAP, SOX)
Timeline
FP&A Specialist
British Telecom
10.2024 - Current
Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist
Accenture
08.2020 - 10.2024
Consultant- Financial Planning & Analysis
Omax Auto Limited
05.2018 - 08.2020
Indian Controllership and Tax
Clifford Chance Business Services Private Limited
05.2017 - 02.2018
Account Executive
S K Sarawagi and Co
10.2012 - 05.2017
Audit Trainee
K D Lath and Co
03.2011 - 10.2012
MBA - Finance & Banking Management
NMIMS
M.Com - Finance & Accounting
IGNOU
PG Diploma - International Business & Finance
IGNOU
Accounting Technician Certification - Finance & Accounting
ICAI
CA (Intermediate) - Finance & Taxation
ICAI
B.Com - Finance & Accounting
Sambalpur University