Hi, I’m
Kanika Verma
FP&A Deputy Manager
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at Panasonic Life Solutions India, excelling in financial management and strategic planning. Enhanced profitability through rigorous cost analysis and process improvements, while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Adept at delivering actionable insights and optimizing cash flow, driving significant operational efficiencies.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Panasonic Life Solutions India Private Limited
Deputy Manager - FP&A
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored and controlled fixed cost through detailed financial analysis, improving budget efficiency and support long term financial planning.
- Prepared and reviewed monthly inventory provisions, analyzing slow-moving and obsolete stock trends to align with IFRS accounting standards and improve balance sheet accuracy.
- Conducted in-depth monthly financial reviews, including P&L variance analysis, cost center performance, and budget vs. actual tracking
- Partnered with HR and department leads to align headcount plans along with cost for financial forecasts, maintaining compliance with budget limits and headcount caps.
- Delivered consolidated financial statements results to headquarters on monthly, quarterly and annual basis within strict reporting timelines, maintaining full compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
- Developed and implemented interactive Power BI dashboards, BOT process for financial analysis and reporting, enabling real-time visibility into KPIs, variance analysis, and cost trends to support data-driven decision-making.
- Achieved timely completion of annual audits by diligently preparing all required documentation and liaising with external auditors.
- Translated complex financial data into executive-level presentations for management reviews, enabling leadership to make informed decisions based on key trends and variance analysis.
- Played a key role in business plan preparation by coordinating inputs from operations, sales, and supply chain, ensuring alignment with financial goals and corporate strategy.
Scan Holdings Private Limited
Deputy Manager of Finance
08.2013 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Mitigated risks associated with currency fluctuations by implementing effective foreign exchange hedging strategies.
- Prepared financial statements, accruals and journal entries and maintained reconciliations to summarize current and projected figures of company financial position.
- Optimized cash flow management by implementing effective forecasting techniques and working capital strategies.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Achieved timely completion of annual audits by diligently preparing all required documentation and liaising with external auditors.
Education
ICAI
Chartered Accountant from Financial Planning, Legal Compliance, Taxation
04.2001
Delhi University
B.Com(Hons) from Finacial Management, Costing, Taxation
04.2001
Skills
Financial Modelling
Timeline
Deputy Manager - FP&A
Panasonic Life Solutions India Private Limited
04.2022 - Current
Deputy Manager of Finance
Scan Holdings Private Limited
08.2013 - 03.2022
ICAI
Chartered Accountant from Financial Planning, Legal Compliance, Taxation
04.2001
Delhi University
B.Com(Hons) from Finacial Management, Costing, Taxation
04.2001
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