Kumaraswami Ettavena
Hyderabad
Summary
Seasoned Senior Associate with robust background in project management, financial analysis, and strategic planning. Possess strong analytical skills, adept at identifying trends and making data-driven decisions that drive business growth. Made significant contributions to team performance and client relationships through exceptional communication skills and proactive problem-solving approach. Skilled in fostering collaboration and ensuring the seamless execution of complex projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate 2 in FPNA
PWC Acceleration Center
Hyderabad
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior management, delivering insights on key metrics, financial performance, and variance analysis with high accuracy and timeliness.
- Built automated Power BI dashboards and SQL-based data pipelines, accelerating month-end close and improving decision-making.
- Developed VBA macros and Python scripts (using Visual Studio Code) to automate repetitive tasks, reducing manual effort by ~1,500 hours per month.
- Partnered with IT to enhance Oracle FP&A workflows, cutting reporting errors by 20%.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of historical financial data to identify trends, enabling accurate forecasting and informed decision-making.
- Led a 3-month project to streamline the AP and AR processes in Oracle, implementing process improvements, optimizing tools and reducing process cycle by 15%
- Involve resolving the data refresh errors, developing additional dashboards, and further exploring Jira capabilities.
- Supported IT teams in enhancing FP&A workflows in Oracle Client versions, identifying and resolving workflow errors for improved efficiency variance analysis. Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial information.
- Performed in-depth analysis of historical financial data to identify trends, improve forecasting accuracy, and support strategic planning.
Senior Associate in FPNA
TESCO Bangalore Private Limited
Bangalore
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Enhanced management accounts and budget-holder reports by identifying significant trends and variances, improving financial accuracy and accountability.
- Perform data analysis using Tableau for actionable insights.
- Managed Group Company reconciliations, cost allocations, and preparation of P&L and management accounts.
- Conducted detailed variance analysis between budgets and forecasts, presenting findings to management for strategic decision-making.
- Directed budgeting and forecasting activities, including revenue, cost, P&L, and annual operating/capital budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to refine budgets, incorporating feedback for realistic and achievable financial planning.
Regional Manager in Finance
INDUSIND Bank Limited
Hyderabad
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Presented financial updates, including variance analyses between budgets and forecasts, to senior leadership, fostering data-driven decisions.
- Directed budgeting and forecasting for revenue, costs, and cash flow, preparing comprehensive annual operating and capital budgets.
- Assessed the creditworthiness of potential clients by analyzing financial history, market information, and references, ensuring sound lending decisions.
- Delivered weekly cash flow reports detailing inflows, outflows, and projections, maintaining liquidity and financial health.
- Keep track of existing portfolio of bank
Financial Planning Analyst (FPA)
M/s. Cadential Technologies Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Presented quarterly and annual financial updates to the board of directors, enabling informed strategic decisions.
- Managed timely payments for vendors, clients, and account holders, ensuring smooth cash flow operations.
- Developed strategic and long-term business plans, ensuring budget adherence and operational efficiency.
- Conducted variance analysis between budgets and forecasts, presenting actionable insights to management.
- Prepared year-end financial statements compliant with IND AS regulatory standards.
Articled & Audit Assistant
N Ramesh Chandar
Hyderabad
04.2014 - 09.2016
- Conducted audits in coordination with senior team members, ensuring compliance with audit scopes and timelines.
- Performed analytical reviews during audits, verifying financial accuracy and identifying discrepancies.
- Prepared and reviewed tax computations, ensuring compliance with applicable rates, laws, and regulations.
- Managed expense reports, confirming adherence to company policies and accurate documentation.
- Filed and archived financial statements and accounting records, maintaining organized and accessible records.
Education
Executive MBA - Accounts and Finance
ISBM
Chhattisgarh12.2022
Graduation BCOM - Accounts and Finance
IGNOU
Hyderabad, TG06.2019
Semi Qualified CA - Accounts, Finance, Audit and Taxation
ICAI
Hyderabad11.2018
Skills
- Problem-solving and strategic planning
- Collaboration with global teams
- Process improvement initiatives
- Enthusiasm for learning
- Teradata and Hadoop knowledge
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- PowerPoint proficiency
- MySQL database management
- Power BI skills
- Excel VBA and macros
- Basic Oracle Fusion knowledge
- Tableau data visualization
Certification
- Power BI Business Intelligence - from Udemy
- Master of Business Analytics and Data Analytics from TOP Mentor Institute
- Internship certificate from Access Million
Additional Information
ITT Orientation program-ICAI, Orientation program-ICAI, Advanced integrated course on IT & soft skills (AICITSS)-Management & communication skills., Advanced integrated course on IT & soft skills (ICITSS)-Orientation course
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing cricket
- Spending time with Friends
Languages
- Telugu
- English
- Hindi
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Telugu
Native
Native
Timeline
Senior Associate 2 in FPNA
PWC Acceleration Center
05.2024 - Current
Senior Associate in FPNA
TESCO Bangalore Private Limited
12.2022 - 02.2024
Regional Manager in Finance
INDUSIND Bank Limited
01.2022 - 08.2022
Financial Planning Analyst (FPA)
M/s. Cadential Technologies Pvt Ltd
07.2019 - 12.2021
Articled & Audit Assistant
N Ramesh Chandar
04.2014 - 09.2016
Executive MBA - Accounts and Finance
ISBM
Graduation BCOM - Accounts and Finance
IGNOU
Semi Qualified CA - Accounts, Finance, Audit and Taxation
ICAI