HFM
DARSHAN PANCHMATIA
Passionate Finance Professional
Pune
Summary
Seasoned finance professional with 13 years of experience in strategic financial analysis, cost management, business assurance, site controllership, and stakeholder collaboration. Successfully managed complex financial operations across multiple business units in a multinational corporation, overseeing costs > €1 Billion. Proficient in leveraging advanced data platforms such as CFIN, CRYSTAL, Power BI, Alteryx, and SAP BI for high-value analysis and strategic financial initiatives. Skilled in financial planning and analysis, including product cost sheets, site fixed cost MIS, working capital management, and strategic planning. Demonstrated leadership in optimizing processes, ensuring compliance, and providing actionable insights. Capable of handling diverse roles such as business assurance, site controller, costing head, and FP&A head, showcasing strong decision-making skills and proficiency in ERP, HFM, BI, and other financial tools. Excited to contribute expertise to drive financial success for organizations
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Analyst ISC FP&A
AKZO NOBEL GBS LLP
10.2021 - Current
- Experienced in planning and executing VMC forecasts, conducting variance analysis, preparing detailed reports, using analytical tools like PowerBI, Hyperion, and BI for KPI tracking and stakeholder collaboration
- Preparing VMC bridges, analyzing FMC expenses, providing actionable business insights, identifying process improvements, resolving system issues
- Supporting strategic planning, leading product costing teams for Americas, ensuring compliance and standardization, managing transfer pricing documentation
- Driving CI and digitization initiatives, and leading team management and training efforts.
Site Controller / FP&A SPOC
TATA CHEMICALS LIMITED
05.2013 - 10.2021
- Finance Controller at a growing Silica manufacturing unit, specializing in cost optimization, profit maximization, and MIS for TCL India's highest revenue segment.
- Served as Cost and Management Accounting SPOC, receiving 3 virtual awards in 2021 for exceptional contribution in costing activities.
- Expertise in financial planning and analysis, including product cost sheets, site fixed cost MIS, working capital management, and strategic planning.
- Played a vital role as Plant Coordinator for ICFR activities, ensuring robust internal controls over financial reporting, and conducted business assurance through process reviews, internal controls, audit reports, and use of the Audit Command Tool (ACL).
Team Leader
J P MORGAN SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Preparation & analysis of Mutual Fund P&L, Escalation of unusual observations to concerned
- Analyzing financial activities of customers followed by preparing systematic reports.
Education
CA -
ICAI
India11-2011
M.Com -
Mumbai University
Maharashtra03-2011
PGDBA -
Symbiosis
03-2014
Skills
Budgeting & Controlling
Software
Microsoft Excel & Power Point
Power BI
Power Automate
Certification
Introduction to Data Analysis using Excel | Microsoft
Timeline
Senior Analyst ISC FP&A
AKZO NOBEL GBS LLP
10.2021 - Current
Introduction to Data Analysis using Excel | Microsoft
06-2020
AI for Everyone | Master the Basics | IBP
06-2020
Site Controller / FP&A SPOC
TATA CHEMICALS LIMITED
05.2013 - 10.2021
Team Leader
J P MORGAN SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
03.2012 - 04.2013
CA -
ICAI
M.Com -
Mumbai University
PGDBA -
Symbiosis
Similar Profiles
Muhammad Shawaiz IlyasMuhammad Shawaiz Ilyas
I2C- Invoice to Cash_ Country Lead & Process Coach at Akzo Nobel Sdn Bhd (GBS)I2C- Invoice to Cash_ Country Lead & Process Coach at Akzo Nobel Sdn Bhd (GBS)
Matt MilesMatt Miles
District Sales Manager at Akzo Nobel CoatingsDistrict Sales Manager at Akzo Nobel Coatings
Soumitra DwivediSoumitra Dwivedi
Global Architect ISC Manufacturing & QM at Akzo Nobel Nederland B.V.Global Architect ISC Manufacturing & QM at Akzo Nobel Nederland B.V.