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Himank Sahni

Faridabad

Summary

Chartered Accountant and FP&A Manager with 6+ years of experience managing budgets of ₹500–1,000 Cr across growth-stage and listed companies. Expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and cost optimization, delivering margin improvements of up to 10% and supporting investor confidence through robust reporting. Proven track record in IPO-readiness support, board-level presentations, and cross-functional leadership to drive strategic decision-making and profitable growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager-Business Finance

Physicswallah Limited
05.2024 - Current
  • Developed annual budgets and rolling forecasts exceeding ₹800 Cr, aligned with aggressive growth strategies, improving forecast accuracy by 15% protecting ₹25 Cr from potential cost overruns.
  • Delivered granular variance analyses on revenue and expenses, enabling senior leadership to proactively mitigate risks and prioritize corrective actions.
  • Built dynamic investment evaluation models that improved ROI by 10% on strategic initiatives, directly influencing capital allocation decisions.
  • Partnered with business heads to optimize category unit economics, driving EBITDA margin improvements of 3% across underperforming categories.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to deliver campaign-level ROI analyses, improving marketing payback timelines by 20% and supporting ₹50 Cr annual budget allocation decisions.
  • Developed revenue projection models and valuation analyses to support IPO-readiness initiatives, enhancing investor confidence.
  • Created category P&Ls highlighting growth contributions and profitability levers, influencing strategic decisions across 5+ categories.
  • Served as a finance business partner to cross-functional teams, driving data-backed decisions and strengthening financial discipline across functions.

Manager

Adverb Technologies Limited(A Subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ltd.)
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Led annual budgeting and forecasting for a ₹500 Cr business unit, achieving 95% forecast accuracy and reducing budget deviations by 10%.
  • Partnered with operations and sales teams to build rolling 12-month forecasts, enabling agile resource reallocation to high-growth segments.
  • Identified and implemented cost-containment initiatives, delivering 10% department-level savings worth ₹15 Cr annually.
  • Developed investor presentations and financial storytelling decks that improved stakeholder confidence during critical funding rounds.
  • Automated month-end reporting in SAP and Excel, cutting reporting cycle time by 4 days and enhancing leadership visibility on KPIs.
  • Built real-time dashboards for order-book tracking, improving performance monitoring efficiency by 25% and supporting production planning.
  • Prepared quarterly board presentations translating financial results into actionable insights for senior leadership.
  • Supported multiple departments with variance reporting against budgets in monthly MOM reviews, ensuring tight expense control and compliance.
  • Consolidated monthly MIS for Indian and foreign entities, improving transparency across business units.
  • Conducted project-level profitability reviews and advised the CEO on strategic prioritization for high-value initiatives.

Assistant Manager

MothersonSumi Systems Limited
03.2020 - 03.2022
  • Finalized statutory financial statements and quarterly results for a listed entity under SEBI (LODR) compliance, ensuring 100% regulatory adherence.
  • Assisted in annual budgeting and rolling forecasts exceeding ₹1,000 Cr, performing variance analyses to identify cost overruns and improve accuracy by 12%.
  • Coordinated with Big 4 statutory and internal auditors for timely audit closure, maintaining strong audit ratings.
  • Streamlined monthly MIS and board reporting processes, reducing cycle time by 6 days and improving data quality.
  • Managed compliance deliverables under the Companies Act 2013, SEBI guidelines, and GST/TDS filings, ensuring error-free submissions.
  • Oversaw the preparation and verification of the Fixed Asset Register and coordinated annual physical asset checks, safeguarding company assets.
  • Supported tax computations, tax audits, and advisory work, minimizing tax risks through proactive compliance measures.

Associate

Nitin Bhatia & Associates
04.2019 - 02.2020
  • Assisted senior CAs in preparing financial statements, audits, and tax filings for diverse clients, improving turnaround times by 20%.
  • Supported GST, TDS, and income tax compliance while optimizing client tax positions and reducing errors.

Education

Chartered Accountant - undefined

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi
01.2018

B.Com - undefined

Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University
New Delhi
01.2014

Skills

  • FP&A/Business Finance
  • Budgeting and forecasting (₹500–1,000 Cr scale)
  • Variance analysis and cost optimization
  • Business partnering with commercial and category teams
  • Fundraising support and IPO-readiness preparation
  • Financial due diligence and investor presentations
  • Board reporting and stakeholder communication
  • Financial modelling and valuation analysis

Timeline

Manager-Business Finance

Physicswallah Limited
05.2024 - Current

Manager

Adverb Technologies Limited(A Subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ltd.)
04.2022 - 08.2023

Assistant Manager

MothersonSumi Systems Limited
03.2020 - 03.2022

Associate

Nitin Bhatia & Associates
04.2019 - 02.2020

Chartered Accountant - undefined

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

B.Com - undefined

Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University
Himank Sahni