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Kirron Joshi

Summary

Highly analytical and results-oriented Senior Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst with nearly 5 years of experience in financial planning, reporting, and analysis. Expertise in leveraging advanced software tools to deliver precise financial insights and drive strategic decision-making. Proven track record in automating reporting processes, handling complex data, and supporting organizational goals. Eager to contribute financial acumen and analytical skills to a dynamic organization.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

Credit Suisse
05.2023 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive profit and loss calculations and analyze key performance metrics, delivering actionable insights into cost and revenue trends
  • Partner with internal and external auditors to resolve business issues, manage exceptions, and prepare detailed financial commentaries
  • Develop and distribute monthly reports for stakeholders, including the Executive Committee, PRA Regular Authorities, CEO, Treasury, and Transfer Pricing
  • Create executive summaries with trend and variance analyses, and produce visual representations to monitor financial performance relative to forecasts and budgets
  • Oversee monthly and weekly revenue and expense forecasting, contributing to the annual financial planning process
  • Collaborate with global teams to consolidate forecasting, planning, and budgeting data
  • Generate monthly Actual vs
  • Accrual reports to refine forecast accuracy
  • Implement automation in reporting processes, including conversion of files into TM1 format
  • Handle multiple ad hoc requests and produce reports related to UBS's acquisition of Credit Suisse
  • Enhance reporting efficiency using advanced tools such as IBM Cognos (TM1)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial compliance and accuracy of financial statements.

Lead Analyst Ops

WNS Global Services Ltd (Equitable)
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Prepared and analyzed daily, weekly, and monthly reports with precision, ensuring accuracy and relevance in financial and operational data
  • Generated ad-hoc reports to address specific business needs and provide targeted insights for decision-making
  • Developed detailed quarterly reports, including marketing allowance agreements and financial statements, to support strategic planning and performance tracking
  • Conducted client-specific reporting and comprehensive revenue/cost analysis to meet individual client requirements
  • Collaborated with various business units to create insightful commentaries and information packs, enhancing cross-functional understanding
  • Executed variance analysis on budget vs
  • Actual expenses and revenues, effectively communicating financial impacts to stakeholders for informed management decisions.

Analyst

Northern Trust Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Administered reporting access for new and departing Investment Managers (IMs), including onboarding tasks such as sending welcome letters and granting global reporting access
  • Executed tasks with full ownership, adhering to guidelines and ensuring timely and accurate processing of requests
  • Coordinated with Team Leader and senior partners, fostering effective relationships with middle office partners and internal clients
  • Managed daily operations and flexible shift assignments, maintaining adherence to procedures and deadlines
  • Represented the IM Services group in discussions, handling inquiries with professionalism and clarity
  • Followed core and client-specific procedures diligently, utilizing advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, for documentation and reporting
  • Demonstrated flexibility in a dynamic environment, contributing to knowledge-sharing and training initiatives.

Financial Analyst

Eclerx Pvt Ltd (Credit Suisse)
04.2019 - 04.2021

Financial Planning & Analysis:

  • Executed profit and loss calculations and analyzed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), focusing on cost and revenue trends
  • Collaborated with auditors to address business queries, manage exceptions, and prepare detailed commentaries
  • Generated monthly reports for key stakeholders, including the Executive Committee, PRA, CEO, Treasury, and Transfer Pricing
  • Created executive packs with trend and variance analysis, and graphical representations to track financial performance against forecasts and budgets
  • Contributed to revenue and expense forecasting and annual financial planning
  • Coordinated with international teams to consolidate forecasting, planning, and budgeting data
  • Produced monthly Actual vs
  • Accrual reports to improve forecast accuracy
  • Enhanced process efficiency through automation and migration to IBM Cognos (TM1).


Know Your Client (KYC) Process:

  • Partnered with Relationship Management and Compliance teams to develop, review, and approve electronic Know Your Client (KYC) records and supporting documents.
  • Created and maintained KYC records by gathering information from internal and external sources.
  • Updated system information from initiation to approval of KYC records and reported workflow progress to supervisors.
  • Validated KYC records and Customer Identification Program (CIP) documents for completeness and accuracy.
  • Ensured KYC records adhered to local regulatory requirements and Global Business Support Unit (BSU) standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure financial compliance and accuracy of financial statements.
  • Generated detailed reports to senior management on financial performance, including variance analysis and insights on potential cost savings.

Education

CFA Level 1 Candidate -

CFA Institute
USA
11.2024

BBA - Finance & Accounting

Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, India
06.2017

Skills

    Software and Tools:

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Outlook, Teams)
  • Hyperion Essbase
  • IBM Cognos (TM1)
  • PeopleSoft
  • SharePoint
  • Tableau
  • Lotus Notes
  • Soft Skills:

  • Effective Communication
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Strategic Problem-solving
  • Detail-oriented
  • Analytical and Reporting:

  • Month-end close
  • Management Reporting
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Variance and Trend Analysis

Awards & Recognitions

Values Awards

Credit Suisse

Jan 2024

- Recognized for independently managing complex tasks and demonstrating exceptional ownership and efficiency in financial reporting processes.


Values Awards

Eclerx

Aug 2020 & Mar 2021

- Achieved approximately 90% accuracy, with a high rate of first-attempt report approvals and improved file dynamics through index formulas and audit checkpoints.


Spot & Recognition Awards

Eclerx

Oct 2019, Dec 2019 & Apr 2020

- Received client commendations for maintaining high accuracy and quality, efficiently handling high-volume work during colleague absences, and generating savings through macro development for repetitive tasks.

Timeline

Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

Credit Suisse
05.2023 - Current

Lead Analyst Ops

WNS Global Services Ltd (Equitable)
08.2022 - 05.2023

Analyst

Northern Trust Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 01.2022

Financial Analyst

Eclerx Pvt Ltd (Credit Suisse)
04.2019 - 04.2021

CFA Level 1 Candidate -

CFA Institute

BBA - Finance & Accounting

Savitribai Phule Pune University
Kirron Joshi