Dr. Chanakya Bharadwaj
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with four years of expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), specializing in accounts receivable and payable processes, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting. Proficient in constructing financial models and delivering actionable insights that enhance strategic decision-making. Experienced in automation and dashboard development using Excel and Power BI, with a solid understanding of Oracle systems. Recognized for fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive cost optimization, KPI tracking, and performance improvements while ensuring compliance with IFRS and US GAAP standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Executive Business Finance
Landmark Group
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared monthly MIS and variance analysis on P&L, OPEX, and revenue, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
- Handled Accounts Payable and Receivable process and Invoice Ageing report analysis.
- Built and maintained financial models in Excel to support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
- Automated reports using Power BI, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort by 20%.
- Partnered with business teams to provide insights on cost optimization, headcount, and KPI tracking.
- Assisted in month-end closing and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with IFRS/US GAAP standards.
- Developed interactive dashboards integrating SQL/Oracle data, enhancing management decision-making
Senior Process Executive FP&A
Infosys BPM Ltd.
10.2022 - 11.2024
1. Prepared monthly MIS and variance analysis on P&L, OPEX, and revenue, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
2. Handled Accounts Payable and Receivable process and Invoice Ageing report analysis.
3. Built and maintained financial models in Excel to support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning. Automated reports using Power BI, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort by 20%.
4. Partnered with business teams to provide insights on cost optimization, headcount, and KPI tracking.
5. Assisted in month-end closing and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with IFRS/US GAAP standards.
6. Developed interactive dashboards integrating SQL/Oracle data, enhancing management decision-making
Article Assistant
Rekhanisha & Co. Chartered Accountants
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed the reconciliation of balance sheets and executed month-end closing tasks.
- Conducted thorough analyses of cash flow and liquidity to support financial decision-making.
- Contributed to financial audits and developed reports compliant with IFRS standards for various clients.
- Handled Accounts Receivable and Payable cycle with Vendor management of third-party clients.
- Fostered client relationships and ensured accurate debt assessments and cash flow forecasts.
- Supervised bank reconciliations and daily bookkeeping to ensure the precision of tax audit documentation.
- Controlled the preparation & submission of Income Tax/GST Returns & performed audits to verify data accuracy & reconciliation.
- Generated budget planning and forecasting reports for client projects.
Education
Masters - Financial Analysis
Christ Academy Institute
01.2021
B.Com. - Professionals
New Horizon College
01.2017
Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Accounts Receivable and Payable management
- Continuous improvement analysis
- Licensing and SaaS
- Budgeting
- Forecasting & Variance Analysis
- Strategic Financial Planning
- KPI Reporting
- Long-Range Planning (LRP)
- Financial Modeling
- Cost Analysis / Cost Optimization
- Trend Analysis
- Management Reporting
- Revenue Forecasting
- Operating & Capital Expenditure (OPEX/CAPEX)
- Headcount Planning
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- ROI Analysis
- Tally ERP 9
- QuickBooks Intuit
- Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, Macros)
- Oracle Database
- Microsoft Power BI (Dashboards, DAX, Data Modeling)
- MS PowerPoint
Certification
- Google Data Analytics - Google Inc.
- US Federal Tax for Individuals and Sole Proprietors - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
- Stock Valuation & Comparable Companies Analysis by Coursera
- Finance Intern by Verzeo.
Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Telugu
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/13/96
Profile Summary - Summary
Results-driven Finance Professional with 4 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), specializing in Accounts receivable and Payable process, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting. Skilled in building financial models and delivering actionable business insights to support strategic decision-making. Experienced in automation and dashboard development using Excel, Power BI, with working knowledge of Oracle. Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams to drive cost optimization, KPI tracking, and performance improvement. Adept at preparing MIS reports, headcount analysis, and financial consolidations in line with IFRS/US GAAP standards. Recognized for improving reporting efficiency, enabling data-driven decision support for leadership, and supporting CFO advisory and transformation initiatives.
Timeline
Senior Executive Business Finance
Landmark Group
11.2024 - Current
Senior Process Executive FP&A
Infosys BPM Ltd.
10.2022 - 11.2024
Article Assistant
Rekhanisha & Co. Chartered Accountants
11.2018 - 09.2019
B.Com. - Professionals
New Horizon College
Masters - Financial Analysis
Christ Academy Institute
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