Eshant Kaushik
Delhi
Summary
Experienced and results-driven financial professional with 11+ years in finance operations, specializing in FP&A, budgeting, and strategic planning. Skilled in people management, cross-regional client engagement, and driving profitability through efficient financial analysis and process optimization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager FP&A
Technip Energies
Noida
07.2022 - Current
- Managed collaboration with Business & Finance leadership and Europe-based stakeholders, including those in France and the Netherlands, to provide strategic financial support, including revenue forecasting for regions and business units.
- Directed sales and revenue forecasting, cost variance analyses, and performance dashboard creation to deliver actionable insights.
- Analyzed key financial metrics and offered strategic recommendations to business and finance management.
- Reviewed financial data, resolved inconsistencies, and ensured effective stakeholder follow-ups.
- Oversaw budget planning, scenario modeling, and profitability analyses to support decision-making and performance improvement.
- Streamlined monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in partnership with the accounting team.
- Delivered high-quality ad hoc analyses and financial models to meet dynamic business requirements.
- Mentored team members, driving professional growth and alignment with organizational objectives.
Assistant Manager FP&A
Genpact India Pvt Ltd
Noida
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed the annual planning and budgeting process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for Cardinal Health, a leading pharmaceutical company in the US.
- Oversaw the forecasting systems and processes, setting procedures and standards, consolidating and analyzing results, and presenting insights to senior management.
- Delivered concise and meaningful analyses, including variance analyses on financial performance (actual vs. budget/forecast/prior periods) to senior leadership.
- Supervised the FP&A function, ensuring adherence to process SLAs while leading and mentoring a high-performing team.
- Managed Business Review Decks and participated in monthly stakeholder review calls, driving continuous improvement and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
- Led solution identification initiatives, including creating knowledge transfer documentation, training team members, resolving queries, and stabilizing operations post-transition.
- Fostered collaboration with the sales team and cost center owners, while driving operational excellence and innovation.
Management Accountant
Hays Business Solutions (HBS)
Noida
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed financial operations in collaboration with UK-based stakeholders, including special projects by identifying key drivers, conducting in-depth analyses, and presenting clear, data-driven conclusions.
- Conducted monthly reporting and variance analysis to ensure accurate tracking of financial performance.
- Monitored product and Business Unit margins and performance, delivering actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Provided senior management with budgets and periodic forecasts, including profit and loss statements, operating performance projections for upcoming periods, as well as customer, regional, and product margins analysis.
- Collaborated with UK stakeholders and Commercial Finance Managers to ensure seamless implementation and adherence to new finance requirements, systems, and processes.
- Led annual budget preparation and forecasting cycles, including the rollout of regular forecasting processes.
- Developed ad hoc financial reports for management, ensuring clarity and timely delivery, with risks and opportunities clearly identified.
- Prepared comprehensive management reporting packs, delivering insights and analysis to enable informed decision-making.
- Monitored marketing expenditure, conducted variance analyses against budget, and supported the growth and strategic initiatives of the marketing function.
Sr.Accounts Associate
MetLife Global Operations Support Center
Noida
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Prepared and reported on financial performance, ensuring readiness for regular leadership reviews of financial transactions.
- Conducted analysis of past results, performed variance analyses, identified trends, and provided actionable recommendations for improvements.
- Evaluated financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results against plans and forecasts.
- Reviewed financial transactions, including retirement and pension settlements, wire transactions, and journal postings to ensure compliance with company policies and accurate accounting flows through General Ledger accounts.
- Worked on Lean Projects to standardize processes, driving optimized results and operational efficiency.
Accounts Executive
M/S HINDUSTAN CHEMICALS (Proprietors)
Ghaziabad
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Performed reconciliation statements and conducted detailed financial statement analysis, delivering clear and impactful presentations to management.
- Managed General Ledger entries, including monthly provision accruals, adjustments, prepayments, and thorough analysis of financial records.
- Prepared weekly business performance reports and conducted in-depth analyses of financial transactions to support strategic decision-making.
- Leveraged ERP systems expertise, including proficiency in PeopleSoft
Education
Bachelor's of Commerce -
University of Delhi
DelhiCA Intermediate -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
DelhiPost Graduate Diploma in Finance -
Symbiosis (SCDL)
PuneSkills
- Financial Controller
- Forecasting & Simulations
- Planning & Budgeting
- Financial Analysis
- Power BI Dashboards
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Modeling
- Hyeprion Planning & Essbase
- Oracle ERP- Peopl Soft , People Connect , OBIE Publisher, SAP
- R2R, Monthly reporting
- Management reporting
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certified in Financial Modeling from BSE Institue -2018
- Certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from ISEL GLOBAL - 2020
- Certified in IFRS from AICP & CIMA - 2024
Hobbies and Interests
Travelling, Reading, Listening to Music
Projects
- Managed remote transitions with US and UK stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration.
- Extensive experience in the setting up processes for shared service centers, including process streamlining, system implementation, and driving process improvements through innovative approaches
- Led multiple complex projects focused on standardization, LEAN methodologies, process re-engineering, and enhancing operational efficiencies.
- Initiated cross-training programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives, establishing robust backup systems and tracking progress to ensure continuity.
Timeline
Deputy Manager FP&A
Technip Energies
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager FP&A
Genpact India Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 07.2022
Management Accountant
Hays Business Solutions (HBS)
10.2018 - 12.2020
Sr.Accounts Associate
MetLife Global Operations Support Center
08.2015 - 09.2018
Accounts Executive
M/S HINDUSTAN CHEMICALS (Proprietors)
04.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor's of Commerce -
University of Delhi
CA Intermediate -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance -
Symbiosis (SCDL)
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