M JAGAN MOHAN
FP&A Expert
Chennai,TN
Summary
Over 21 years of extensive experience in the business finance division of ITES companies, with strong proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Demonstrated expertise in management reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis, along with a solid background in statutory and internal audits, ensures comprehensive financial oversight and strategic insight. Proven track record of delivering accurate financial analysis and fostering data-driven decision-making contributes to organizational success. Committed to enhancing financial processes and driving efficiency within dynamic business environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager FPNA Global Outsourcing
RR Donnelley India Outsource Private Limited
04.2020 - Current
- Reports to the SVP of Finance.
- Handles the following functions: monthly book close; monthly and quarterly business review reports to the top management; consolidation of PL of various business segments; project-level PL for all operational divisions; forecast/budget preparation; completion of stat audit; FA-related compliances; internal audit; pricing; balance sheet review and reconciliation; variance analysis; ad hoc reports asked by top management; FX impact analysis; and work on various automation initiatives.
- Take the lead in the organization's budget preparation.
- Work with the sales and operations team to provide the cost input for pricing for new projects, or for renewing the existing contract.
- Recently, the company acquired another company operating in a similar business. I was instrumental in aligning the reports of the acquired company.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Spearhead the dashboard for all project-level margin reports that are manually distributed.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Improved the team's customer satisfaction index benchmark over the past three years.
Manager FPNA APAC North America
RR Donnelley
07.2016 - 04.2020
- I took up the transition from the North America FP&A Team.
- In addition to the book close of APAC, I was responsible for the NA book close.
- Automated various reports and standardized the process of preparing the report in order to avoid errors in reporting.
- The Hyperion Essbase tool was implemented, and various reports were prepared using this new tool.
- Given training to all the team members in using this tool for various reporting purposes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring various reports are shared with stakeholders to alert them on the actual performance against the budget.
- Ensured transfer pricing margins are within the recommended arms-length pricing.
Manager FPNA APAC
RR Donnelley
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Take care of the monthly book close of APAC operations (India, Manila, and Lanka).
- Managed a team of 4 in India, and 2 each in Lanka and Manila.
- Reviewing the PL report on a monthly basis and reporting the various items that drive the variance between the budget and the prior year.
- Preparation of APAC monthly forecast.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Awarded best performer for 2 consecutive years.
Assistant Manager FPNA
RR Donnelley
07.2010 - 12.2012
- Responsible for the monthly book close of India operations.
- Balance sheet reconciliation preparation.
- BS and PL Variance Analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year.
- Preparation of various ad hoc reports required for the organization.
- Assisted in forecast and budget preparation.
- Running FX restatement entries.
- Coordinating with state and internal audit requirements.
Associate Finance Manager
RR Donnelley
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Headed AP, STPI compliance, and payroll functions for a team of five. Handled the procurement function for the interim period.
- Ensuring that the team processes the payment within the agreed SLA.
- Complying with internal company policy and procedure in the payment process, and liaising with internal and external auditors.
- I have been instrumental in bringing new policies and procedures, including the integrated purchasing policy, for Asia. Brought new internal controls in vendor payment process, employee travel, and other reimbursements.
- Customized SAP reports are tailored to the requirements of the company.
- Ensured minimal accounting errors by creating coding manuals that were widely used by the GL team and the procurement team for PO creation.
Assistant Manager Finance
Converteam EDC Private Ltd
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Reporting to the Finance Controller, managing a team size of three.
- Preparation of monthly MIS reporting – Cartesis/Magnitude, preparing reports to HQ for the monthly business review (MBR), which includes the preparation of KPIs, cash flow statements, and other reports; preparation of the budget for India operations for 2008; monthly variance analysis; quarterly forecast preparation; travel expenses; STPI; and other import formalities.
- Coordinating all the transactions between the group units.
- Handled AR function, and ensured timely collections for the smooth functioning of the company.
Senior Financial Analyst
Office Tiger Data Base Systems
10.2004 - 08.2006
- The prime responsibility is to create and maintain a net-based portfolio database for one of the top five investment banks.
- Analyzing the statement of operations, cash flow, financial statements, distribution notices, capital call notices, and other records received from the Private Equity Fund on a quarterly basis in which the investment bank has invested.
MIS Executive
Neelkamal Garment Treading LLC.
04.2004 - 08.2004
- Monthly book closure, pre/post costing, stock valuation, creditors' accounts scrutiny, aging receivables, and following up with the merchandiser for early recovery, coordinating between stores and the purchase department to speed up the payment procedure to avoid delays in housing raw materials, and coordinating payments.
- Quarterly financial statement preparations, analysis of performance through ratios, projecting profitability, and reporting variance.
Executive Team Leader
Srinivasan Shankar Chartered Accountant
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Preparation of financial statements for UK-based clients, based on the schedule and other records received from the clients.
- Tax computation of employees of Accenture Service Pvt. Ltd., and resolving disputes regarding excess deduction of tax and non-deduction of allowable deductions as per the IT Act.
Audit Manager
Ramiah Ravichander Chartered Accountants
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Proficient in internal audit of trading and manufacturing companies, preparation of financial statements, stock audits, bank concurrent audits, excise audit assignments, certification work, tax audits, and search of charges of companies, etc.
Education
CMA -
ICMAI
06.2003
CA Final Group 2
ICAI
05-2008
B.Com. - Madras University
DB JAIN
Skills
Strategic planning
Timeline
Senior Manager FPNA Global Outsourcing
RR Donnelley India Outsource Private Limited
04.2020 - Current
Manager FPNA APAC North America
RR Donnelley
07.2016 - 04.2020
Manager FPNA APAC
RR Donnelley
01.2012 - 06.2016
Assistant Manager FPNA
RR Donnelley
07.2010 - 12.2012
Associate Finance Manager
RR Donnelley
06.2008 - 06.2010
Assistant Manager Finance
Converteam EDC Private Ltd
08.2006 - 06.2008
Senior Financial Analyst
Office Tiger Data Base Systems
10.2004 - 08.2006
MIS Executive
Neelkamal Garment Treading LLC.
04.2004 - 08.2004
Executive Team Leader
Srinivasan Shankar Chartered Accountant
01.2002 - 01.2004
Audit Manager
Ramiah Ravichander Chartered Accountants
01.2001 - 01.2002
CMA -
ICMAI
CA Final Group 2
ICAI
B.Com. - Madras University
DB JAIN