KUMARASWAMI ETTAVENA
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at Clean Harbors & PWC Acceleration Center, excelling in process improvement and strategic planning. Expert in Power BI and Excel VBA, I automated reporting processes, saving 1,500 hours monthly. Adept at collaborating with global teams to drive data-driven decisions and enhance financial accuracy.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager in Business Financial Analyst
Clean Harbors India LLP
Hyderabad
03.2026 - Current
- Delivered multiple Power BI, Power Query, Excel, and SQL automation initiatives within a short period of joining Clean Harbors, generating significant recurring time savings across month-end and operational reporting.
- Supported R2R and JE teams by automating recurring finance files and reporting processes, reducing manual effort, improving data consistency, and accelerating month-end activities.
- Partnered with management and business teams to develop and enhance Power BI dashboards, providing improved visibility into financial and operational KPIs and enabling faster, data-driven decision-making.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
Senior Associate 2 in FPNA
PWC ACCELERATION CENTER
Hyderabad
05.2024 - Current
- Delivered accurate financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior management, ensuring timely decision-making.
- Built automated Power BI dashboards and SQL-based data pipelines, accelerating month-end close processes.
- Developed VBA macros and Python scripts to automate repetitive tasks, cutting manual work by 1,500 hours/month.
- Partnered with IT to enhance Oracle FP&A workflows, cutting reporting errors by 20%.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of historical financial data to identify trends, enabling accurate forecasting and informed decision-making.
- Led a 3-month project to streamline the AP and AR processes in Oracle, implementing process improvements, optimizing tools and reducing process cycle by 15%
- Resolved data refresh errors through troubleshooting and solution implementation, enhancing dashboard functionality and optimizing Jira capabilities.
- Supported issue resolution for data refresh errors, dashboard optimization, and Jira-based workflow improvements.
Senior Associate in FPNA
TESCO BANGALORE PRIVATE LIMITED
Bangalore
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Enhanced management accounts and budget-holder reports by identifying trends and variances, increasing financial accuracy and accountability.
- Performed detailed variance analysis between budgets and forecasts for leadership reviews.
- Directed budgeting and forecasting activities across revenue, costs, and capital budgets.
- Managed P&L statements, cost allocations, and group reconciliations
- Engaged with key stakeholders to assess financial goals and refine budget framework, establishing transparent communication process that improved alignment and reduced budget approval time by 20%.
- Conducted deep-dive data analysis using Tableau for actionable business insights.
Regional Manager in Finance
INDUSIND BANK LIMITED
Hyderabad
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Presented financial updates, including variance analyses between budgets and forecasts, to senior leadership, fostering data-driven decisions.
- Directed budgeting and forecasting for revenue, costs, and cash flow, preparing comprehensive annual operating and capital budgets.
- Assessed the creditworthiness of potential clients by analyzing financial history, market information, and references, ensuring sound lending decisions.
- Delivered weekly cash flow reports detailing inflows, outflows, and projections, maintaining liquidity and financial health.
- Monitored bank's existing portfolio, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
Financial Planning Analyst (FPA)
M/S. CADENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
Bangalore
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Presented quarterly and annual financial updates to the board of directors, enabling informed strategic decisions.
- Managed timely payments for vendors, clients, and account holders, ensuring smooth cash flow operations.
- Developed strategic and long-term business plans, ensuring budget adherence and operational efficiency.
- Conducted variance analysis between budgets and forecasts, presenting actionable insights to management.
- Prepared year-end financial statements compliant with IND AS regulatory standards.
Articled & Audit Assistant
N RAMESH CHANDAR
Hyderabad
04.2014 - 09.2016
- Conducted audits in coordination with senior team members, ensuring compliance with audit scopes and timelines.
- Performed analytical reviews during audits, verifying financial accuracy and identifying discrepancies.
- Prepared and reviewed tax computations, ensuring compliance with applicable rates, laws, and regulations.
- Managed expense reports, confirming adherence to company policies and accurate documentation.
- Filed and archived financial statements and accounting records, maintaining organized and accessible records.
Education
EXECUTIVE MBA - ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE
ISBM
Chhattisgarh12-2022
GRADUATION BCOM - ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE
IGNOU
Hyderabad, TG06-2019
SEMI QUALIFIED CA - ACCOUNTS, FINANCE, AUDIT AND TAXATION
ICAI
Hyderabad11-2018
Skills
- Problem-solving and strategic planning
- Collaboration with global teams
- Process improvement initiatives
- Enthusiasm for learning
- Teradata and Hadoop knowledge
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- PowerPoint proficiency
- MySQL database management
- Power BI skills
- Excel VBA and macros
- Basic Oracle Fusion knowledge
- Tableau data visualization
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Automated FP&A, AP/AR, and reporting workflows using Power BI, SQL, VBA, and Python—reducing manual work by 1,500 hours/month.
- Built 20+ interactive dashboards, improving KPI visibility and decision-making speed by 40%.
- Enhanced Oracle FP&A workflows, reducing reporting errors by 20%.
- Streamlined budgeting, forecasting, and dispute management processes, reducing cycle time by 15%.
- Led key finance transformation initiatives across multiple business units
- Built Power Query automations for recurring finance processes, significantly reducing manual effort and saving 500+ hours annually.
Certification
Power BI Business Intelligence - from Udemy, Master of Business Analytics and Data Analytics from Top Mentor Institute., Internship certificate from Access Million
LANGUAGES
English (Advance English), Hindi (Intermediate) & Telugu (Native Language)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Quick learner of emerging FinTech tools and technologies; able to bridge finance and tech effectively.
- Open to cross-functional or FinTech innovation projects.
- Experience building automated dashboards and predictive models to improve decision-making and reporting efficiency
Timeline
Assistant Manager in Business Financial Analyst
Clean Harbors India LLP
03.2026 - Current
Senior Associate 2 in FPNA
PWC ACCELERATION CENTER
05.2024 - Current
Senior Associate in FPNA
TESCO BANGALORE PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2022 - 02.2024
Regional Manager in Finance
INDUSIND BANK LIMITED
01.2022 - 08.2022
Financial Planning Analyst (FPA)
M/S. CADENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
07.2019 - 12.2021
Articled & Audit Assistant
N RAMESH CHANDAR
04.2014 - 09.2016
EXECUTIVE MBA - ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE
ISBM
GRADUATION BCOM - ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE
IGNOU
SEMI QUALIFIED CA - ACCOUNTS, FINANCE, AUDIT AND TAXATION
ICAI