ANKIT KUMAR
Chartered Accountant
Bangalore
Summary
Chartered Accountant (CA) with over 9 years of comprehensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and strategic leadership roles. Expertise in process automation, cost optimization, and revenue enhancement. Proven track record of reducing operational costs, improving financial reporting efficiency, and driving compliance with regulatory standards. Adept at leveraging advanced tools like Power BI, SAP, and QlikView to deliver data-driven insights and foster informed decision-making. Passionate about leading high-performing teams and achieving financial excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) & Revenue
Yellow.ai
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with the CFO to design strategies optimizing product and geographic mix for improved Gross Margin Percentage (GM%)
- Spearheaded development of revenue models, rolling 5-year forecasts, and fund-raising strategies
- Achieved a 15% reduction in operational costs through efficiency improvements and resource optimization
- Streamlined budget allocation processes across departments, reducing overhead by 10% without affecting quality
- Enhanced billing processes by implementing SOPs, improving reporting efficiency significantly
- Ensured compliance with VAT and other tax regulations while managing advanced financial tools
Manager – FP&A
Yellow.ai
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted in creating detailed budgets and forecasts, aligning financial goals with strategic business objectives
- Developed robust financial models to evaluate new business opportunities and assess feasibility
- Implemented process improvements, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
Deputy Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
AXA XL
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Improved MIS reporting processes using QlikView, receiving recognition for enhancing stakeholder communication
- Conducted variance analysis and provided actionable insights to support strategic decision-making
- Identified and executed cost-saving measures, optimizing financial processes and ensuring regulatory compliance
Senior Executive – Business Finance and Pricing
Wipro Ltd
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Managed pricing strategies, securing over $100 million in Total Contract Value (TCV)
- Supported leadership in deal structuring, contributing to sustainable and profitable business growth
Education
Chartered Accountant (C.A.) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
MCom - 1st Division
Skills
- Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Process Automation & Optimization
- Revenue Management & Growth
- MIS Reporting & Data Visualization
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Power BI
- QlikView
- SAP
- NetSuite
- Zuora
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Financial Software Implementation
Accomplishments
- Reduced operational costs by 15% and saved $200k annually through process automation.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, reducing timelines by 10 days.
- Secured over $100 million in TCV through effective pricing strategies.
- Successfully implemented QlikView for enhanced MIS reporting, boosting efficiency.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/22/92
- Nationality: Indian
- Visa Status: US B1/B2
Timeline
Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) & Revenue
Yellow.ai
01.2023 - Current
Manager – FP&A
Yellow.ai
11.2021 - 01.2023
Deputy Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
AXA XL
05.2018 - 11.2021
Senior Executive – Business Finance and Pricing
Wipro Ltd
04.2015 - 05.2018
MCom - 1st Division
Chartered Accountant (C.A.) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
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