Kiran Burra
Chartered Accountant
Hyderabad,Telangana
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with 8+ years of experience in financial controlling, business partnering, and analytics. Expertise in leading financial strategy and transformation at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, enhancing operational efficiency and driving data-driven decision-making. Skilled in SAP S4 HANA, Power BI, and automation initiatives. Awarded the CFO's Excellence Award (2024), recognized for fostering collaboration, optimizing financial performance, and ensuring compliance with SoX. Eager to contribute leadership and strategic insight to a finance management role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Team Lead - Controlling and Business Partnering API
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Hyderabad
10.2023 - Current
- Lead financial controlling and business partnering within the API division to enhance business decision-making and performance
- Spearhead a cross-functional team to align financial strategies with operational goals and drive process optimization
- Drive negotiations and successfully structure high-impact business deals
- Implement best practices for financial reporting to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SoX) and internal controls
- Leverage analytics to optimize financial performance and provide actionable business insights
- Spearheaded the integration of SAP and Power BI through a data lake, delivering real-time dashboards to drive sales and operational decision-making
Finance Business Partner and Finance Controller
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Hyderabad
10.2018 - 10.2023
- Provided strategic financial business partnering for the API division and finance controlling for the R&D department
- Managed project-level expenses, including services and inventory procurement for R&D
- Led automation initiatives to improve reporting accuracy while maintaining financial controls
- Acted as the main finance liaison between departments, recognized as a problem solver and key decision support resource
- Delivered key financial insights for senior management across R&D, manufacturing, sales, and IFRS standards
Executive Assurance and Accounting Advisory
Ernst & Young
Hyderabad
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Delivered audit and advisory services for US-listed clients in pharma, healthcare, and bio studies sectors
- Led audits in compliance with global GAM and SoX standards for clients in various industries
- Managed a team of 10 interns to ensure timely audit deliverables
- Contributed to Ind AS conversion projects, assisting clients in transitioning to new financial reporting standards
Education
Chartered Accountant - Finance And Audit
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Delhi 04.2010 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Accounts
Osmania University
Hyderabad 04.2010 - 03.2013
Skills
Financial Reporting and Controlling
Business Partnering
- Cositng and Budgeting
- Team Management and Leadership
- Analytics & Business Insights
- SAP S4 HANA
- Power BI
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Problem Solving
Process Improvements
Extracurricular Activities
Secretary, Students Association – ICAI Hyderabad, 01/01/12, 01/01/13, Organized a National Seminar with 1200+ delegates., Coordinated various educational and networking events for CA students.
Awards
- CFO’s Excellence Award, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, 2024
- Recognized 4 times for exceptional performance in driving financial transformation and leadership.
Timeline
Team Lead - Controlling and Business Partnering API
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
10.2023 - Current
Finance Business Partner and Finance Controller
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
10.2018 - 10.2023
Executive Assurance and Accounting Advisory
Ernst & Young
08.2016 - 09.2018
Chartered Accountant - Finance And Audit
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2010 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Accounts
Osmania University
04.2010 - 03.2013
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