Jitender Chauhan
Shimla,Himachal Pradesh
Summary
Senior Executive in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting. Proven track record of driving cost optimization, improving forecast accuracy, and delivering actionable insights for senior leadership. Skilled in building financial models, resource allocation, and enabling strategic growth through SAP, Advanced Excel, and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR EXECUTIVE - FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS
HCL TECHNOLOGIES
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
06.2024 - Current
- Partnered with global business units to manage and track financial performance across budgets, ensuring compliance with corporate finance policies and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Conducted detailed variance analysis on revenue, cost and gross margins, identifying recurring expense overruns and implementing corrective measures that drove annual cost savings.
- Enhanced forecasting accuracy through advanced scenario planning, driver-based modeling, and refined forecasting methodologies, enabling better capital allocation and working capital management.
- Streamlined monthly and quarterly management reporting processes, reducing reporting cycle time and improving the accuracy and timeliness of executive dashboards.
- Delivered data-driven insights supporting pricing strategy optimization, cost efficiency, and profitability improvement across international operations.
- Utilized Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VBA, dashboards) and SAP reporting tools for scenario analysis and business case evaluations, directly influencing investment decisions and resource allocation.
FINANCE INTERN
BAJAJ ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE CO. LTD
New Delhi
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted equity trading and technical analysis (candlesticks, support/resistance, indicators & oscillators), generating 20% portfolio returns within 3 months.
- Performed sector analysis and fundamental research in oil & gas, identifying market opportunities to support investment recommendations.
- Designed client risk profiling questionnaires and developed balanced investment portfolios, improving customer experience and client retention.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Finance & Marketing
FOSTIIMA Business School
01.2024
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
Himachal Pradesh University
01.2020
Intermediate - Commerce
DAV Public School
01.2017
Secondary School - undefined
DAV Public School
04.2015
Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Profitability Analysis
- Cost Optimization
- Strategic Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Business Partnering
- Management Reporting
- Executive Dashboards
- KPI Tracking
- Financial Modeling (DCF, Scenario, Sensitivity)
- SAP
- Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VBA, Dashboards)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
Websites
Certification
- Financial Modeling - Proschool Skill Development Pvt. Ltd.
- Accounts Executive - NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation)
Timeline
SENIOR EXECUTIVE - FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS
HCL TECHNOLOGIES
06.2024 - Current
FINANCE INTERN
BAJAJ ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE CO. LTD
04.2023 - 07.2023
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Finance & Marketing
FOSTIIMA Business School
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
Himachal Pradesh University
Intermediate - Commerce
DAV Public School
Secondary School - undefined
DAV Public School