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LAKSHMI SIRISHA

LAKSHMI SIRISHA

Hyderabad

Summary

Finance Executive with over 15 years of experience delivering strategic financial leadership, margin improvement, and operational excellence across global enterprises. Proven track record in leading Business unit-wide budgeting and forecasting, managing complex P&Ls, and partnering with executive leadership to drive data-informed decisions. Expert in pricing strategy, cost optimization, and large-scale financial transformations. Recognized for aligning finance strategy with business objectives to support scalable growth, profitability, and organizational agility

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Controller - Associate Director FP&A

Capgemini India
Hyderabad
06.2016 - Current
  • Streamlined forecasting process, achieving minimal variances in revenue and cost accuracy
  • Prepared monthly and rolling 12-month forecasts to enhance financial planning
  • Tracked KPIs continuously to improve margins, including non-billable costs and productivity metrics
  • Consolidated monthly P&L statements for Market Unit, presenting insights to senior management
  • Oversaw financial management for US and Canada insurance clients with a portfolio of approximately 280 million EUR annually
  • Served as finance partner for two major insurance clients across regions
  • Managed complex programs involving capitalization and amortization during significant transitions
  • Calculated new bookings and tracked quarterly revenue recognition against bookings

Pricing Analyst

Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Derive profitability for existing projects and new bids for domestic vendors and US customers.
  • Provide Cost and profit analysis for different pricing models like fixed price, shared services, ticket based, Markup per resource, seat, login hour, transaction, time & material etc.
  • Track actual financial performance against budget and take corrective actions for future proposals.
  • Identify and analyze financial risks in deals, and work jointly with sales and legal teams to propose appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
  • Validate legal documents, work contracts, MSA (Master Service Agreement) from financial perspective.
  • Guide operations and sales team on costing parameters for maximizing gross margin.
  • Examine Business Information Reports of new clients for checking their credit rating & financial position.

Assistant Manager, Pricing & Commercials

Tata Business Support Services
08.2013 - 09.2015

Finance In Charge

Tech Mahindra
04.2010 - 08.2013
  • Manage monthly invoicing, receivables and payables.
  • Track and analyze all financial metrics - Unbilled, Accrued, Debtors, Unapplied etc.

Education

Masters in Business Administration - Finance

Osmania University - Aurora College
01-2010

Bachelor of Commerce -

Osmania University - Bharat College
01-2008

Higher secondary -

01.2005

Skills

  • Strategic Financial Planning
  • Global P&L Ownership
  • Business Transformation
  • Cost Optimization
  • Forecasting & Budgeting
  • Executive Stakeholder Management
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Invoicing and accounts receivable
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team leadership

Awards

  • Audit Performance Excellence Certificate
  • Awarded as 'Ms Helpful'
  • Star Performer Award
  • BRAVO Award
  • SPARK Award
  • Appreciation note from Delivery Head

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu

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Title: FINANCE CONTROLLER - Lead

Key Projects & Strategic Initiatives

  • Vendor Consolidation Project (~€345M)
    Led financial management for a large-scale vendor consolidation program involving ~7M EUR phased transitions and 120+ service bundles.
    Ensured accurate capitalization and amortization across bundles, with full financial reporting impact reflected in P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
    Developed a custom Excel tool to automate financial and KPI tracking (Revenue, Contribution Margin, resource allocation by location, hours, and pyramid structure).
    Created and maintained critical financial trackers:
    Amortization schedules by bundle
    Revenue vs. Invoicing & Payment tracker
  • Complex BsV Cost+ Model Oversight
    Managed financials for a multi-region Cost+ project involving delivery from India, LATAM, and other global locations.
    Ensured compliance with internal and client-specific cost recognition and profitability standards.
  • Business Development Cost Tracking Transformation
    Led the global implementation of a new tool to track business development costs across all Insurance Global Accounts.
    Standardized reporting formats and ensured accuracy of cost allocation across geographies.
  • Testing Financials Reporting Tool Implementation
    Spearheaded the rollout of a new financial reporting tool for Global and Strategic Testing accounts in the Insurance business unit.
    Coordinated with cross-functional teams to validate financial logic and ensure data accuracy.
  • Forecasting Tool Testing Lead
    Acted as the lead tester for the Insurance business unit’s forecasting tool.
    Validated integration with financial systems and supported enhancements based on business needs.
  • Executive Financial Dashboards
    Designed and delivered interactive dashboards for Strategic and Group clients, providing visibility into key financial metrics and KPIs.
    Enabled leadership to make informed decisions through real-time, client-specific financial insights.

Timeline

Finance Controller - Associate Director FP&A

Capgemini India
06.2016 - Current

Pricing Analyst

Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 06.2016

Assistant Manager, Pricing & Commercials

Tata Business Support Services
08.2013 - 09.2015

Finance In Charge

Tech Mahindra
04.2010 - 08.2013

Masters in Business Administration - Finance

Osmania University - Aurora College

Bachelor of Commerce -

Osmania University - Bharat College

Higher secondary -

LAKSHMI SIRISHA