GOWTHAMI M R
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven FP&A professional with over 6 years of experience in financial analysis within FMCG and diverse industries. Expertise in AOP planning, P&L reviews, and business partnering to enhance cost control and decision-making. Proficient in variance analysis and process mapping, delivering actionable insights and recommending improvements based on in-depth financial evaluations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior manager
Diageo
05.2022 - 02.2026
- Possess experience in working on the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the entire Africa region.
- Capable of review and evaluate important financial data — such as planned budgets, revenue, expenses to ensure financial accuracy.
- Prepared summary reports and analysis for FP&A leadership and market heads to support cost control and financial planning discussions.
- Performed monthly staff cost analysis for African markets, managing data for 600+ employees and preparing detailed analysis at the individual employee level.
- Analyze risks and opportunities to support business decision-making and provide actionable insights to business partners.
- Handle month-end closing activities, including postings related to accruals, amortizations, and prepayments, Intercompany recharges ensuring accurate and timely financial records.
- Review invoices, reclassify them to prepayments for future periods, and amortize costs regularly in line with accounting standards.
- Ensure accurate cost allocation across A&P, Supply, and Demand functions by validating that all expenses are posted to the correct GL codes and cost centres.
- Support year-end audits by coordinating with external auditors, ensuring timely submission of requested documents and compliance with audit requirements.
- Prepare and track product allowance budget reports for all African market employees, sharing spending details with market heads for improved cost control.
- Conduct weekly P&L reviews to identify outstanding invoices and collaborate with Business Partners on accrual releases and adjustments. Also book accruals proactively when invoices are not received on time.
- Engage with respective teams like Legal, tax, in order to receive the right input and details to reconcile the accounts.
- In this role, I had fully committed to work with business partners & Finance controllers.
- Eager to learn new technologies and skills to minimize manual interventions, apply them in work processes, and support the team in doing the same.
Assistant Accountant
DXC Technology
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Utilized Workday to review and validate employee master data, including headcount, grades, termination details, and employment status, to support accurate planning and forecasting.
- Analyzed staff cost payroll monthly, posted entries, and performed balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- Manually calculate employee bonuses, book monthly accruals, and ensure accuracy in payroll-related financials.
- Posted AIP and SIP bonus accruals monthly using Anaplan software.
- Prepared monthly reconciliations, addressed open items, and implemented solutions for timely resolution.
- Performed AP/AR revaluation, running depreciation, fixed asset creation.
- Collaborated with Financial Controller to align on project deliverables and expectations.
Education
MBA - Accounting and Finance
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Mysore01.2019
B. Com - Accounting and Finance
Mangalore University
Sullia, Mangalore01.2017
PUC -
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Kodagu01.2014
Skills
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
- Data visualization
- Analytical thinking
- Root-cause analysis
- Process optimization
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- CORE
Certification
- Basic Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, MICE
- Making things happen, getting things done, Singapore Institute of Management
Strengths And Weakness
- Capability to identify and rectify errors proactively to prevent adverse outcomes.
- To build positive relation with business partners and finance controllers, understand the problems with business perspective and take decisions as per their requirement.
- I'm enhancing my ability to engage in large open communication, confidently expressing my thoughts, when necessary, a skill I'm steadily refining.
Activities
- Won the FY21 Q2 champ award @DXC.
- Hosted the champ award, three times consecutively, at Project level @DXC.
- Been a host for an event organized for Independence Day celebration @DXC.
- Have been nominated by Manager for Dynamic value creator and driving excellent processes under FP&A tower @Diageo.
Languages
English
Native
Native
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Junior manager
Diageo
05.2022 - 02.2026
Assistant Accountant
DXC Technology
01.2020 - 04.2022
MBA - Accounting and Finance
Visvesvaraya Technological University
B. Com - Accounting and Finance
Mangalore University
PUC -
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya