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KOTHANDA RAMAN S

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive expertise in financial planning and analysis at Standard Chartered GBS.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager: Group Reporting

Standard Chartered GBS

09.2023 - Current

Liaising with external auditors and resolving audit related queries
Consolidated summary of unadjusted (SAD) items from country teams and submitted to external auditors for comprehensive impact analysis
Facilitated implementation of SAP BPC for financial reporting, enhancing reporting accuracy and efficiency
Provided consolidated variance analysis and insights for senior leadership reviews
Enhanced accuracy and standardization of consolidation templates, streamlining reporting processes

Manager – Group Functions Finance

Technology & Operations Functions Finance

11.2021 - Current

Led Annual Budget and Restatement cycles, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
Collaborated with business partners to consolidate operational data and deliver the latest forecasts.
Prepared normalized outlooks by adjusting one-offs and incorporating HC/Cost movements.
Presented financial outlooks and variance insights to Function CFO and Management Teams.
Conducted periodic reviews with CFOs and MTs on cost positions, headwinds, and action plans.
Engaged finance heads across markets and functions to align financial targets, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Delivered management decks, headcount reports, and MoM/YTD variance analysis, enhancing decision-making processes.
Performed proactive month-end validation checks to ensure error-free reporting.
Ensured data accuracy by coordinating with Accounting, Planning & Control teams.
Managed cost centre hierarchy and org structure in reporting systems.
Provided ad-hoc business analysis and insights for leadership decision-making.
Standardized reporting processes and drove automation initiatives.
Performed waterfall analysis for HC and cost to support strategic decisions.
Simplified the outlook process by creating a master file for the entire function.
Redesigned Cost & HC templates for Planning/Restatement cycles, streamlining reporting processes.
Received multiple appreciations for exceptional stakeholder management.

Manager – FP&A & Reporting

HSBC

11.2012 - 05.2019

Coordinated with business teams during forecasting/AOP cycles to ensure accurate final numbers were uploaded.
Provided product performance insights during flash calls to inform senior management decision-making.
Prepared monthly management packs and review decks for leadership discussions.
Investigated abnormal variances and delivered actionable commentary to enhance financial understanding.
Ensured all processes were documented with SOPs and regulatory compliance.
Drove cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
Successfully rolled out Business Performance Packs, Exco Packs, Opex Packs, and Flash Reports.

Scope International

02.2012 - 11.2012

Asst Team Manager

RR Donnelley

Chennai

01.2007 - 02.2012

CatPro Events

05.2003 - 11.2004