Mahesh Gokhale
Bengaluru
Summary
Senior Financial Analyst with over seven years of experience in management reporting, auditing, and financial accounting. Known for precision, adaptability, strong collaboration skills, and a calm, proactive approach in dynamic environments.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Supply Chain Finance Analyst
Unilever
06.2025 - Current
- Lead global deployment and governance of Purchase Price Variance (PPV), forecasting, and financial accounting processes.
- Serve as subject matter expert and primary business partner for finance and procurement stakeholders across global teams.
- Drive data analysis, KPI monitoring, and continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
- Manage third-party service providers (e.g., Capgemini), ensuring SLA adherence, performance monitoring, and service excellence.
- Measure actual performance against forecast and interpreted results for all levels of management.
Finance Analyst,
Hindustan Unilever
12.2021 - 05.2025
- Created dynamic reports tailored to business requirements and data analysis.
- Spearheaded automation of key reports, engaging with cross-functional teams to meet changing needs.
- Supported senior management with ad-hoc financial reports and presentations for board meetings.
CA Articleship,
under CA Narayana Pai
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Computed financial earnings, handled tax return submissions & advised clients on suitable investments options.
- Prepared timely and accurate financial reporting, dealt with GST & TDS compliance and various statutory audits.
Education
MBA - Finance | 7.48 CGPA
Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education
Mangalore, India2021
CA Intermediate - Accounting And Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Mangalore2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Income Tax | 81.3%
Mangalore University
Mangalore, KA2015
Pre-University Course - Commerce | 87%
Govinda Dasa First Grade College
Surathkal, KA2012
Class 10 - | 6.8 CGPA
Delhi Public School
Mangalore, KA2010
Skills
- Team work & Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Work ethic
- Time management
- IT Proficiency & Data Visualization (MS Office, Power BI, SAP FICO, SAP HANA)
- Accounting Proficiency (Tally, Winman, TDS Saral)
- Budget forecasting
- Budgeting and planning
- Cost-benefit analysis
Certification
- Financial Modelling and Forecasting - LinkedIn Learning
- Cash for Finance - Unilever Learning
- Business Acumen Virtual Program - Unilever Learning
- Excel Skills for Data Analytics & Visualization, Macquarie University - Coursera
- Financial Statement Analysis & Reporting, IIT Roorkee- SWAYAM, MHRD, India
- Accounting Analytics, Wharton University of Pennsylvania - Coursera
- SAP FICO Certification, Uplatz Training - Udemy
- Goods and Service Tax, University of Mysore - SWAYAM, MHRD, India
- General Management & Communication Skills - ICAI
LinkedIn Profile
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Accomplishments
- 'Exceptional Performer' Award -
- 'Inspiring Fresher' Award -
- 'Obedient, honest, and dedicated' -
Unilever, 2023
Unilever, 2022
CA Narayana Pai, 2019
Roles and Activities
- Safety Warden for Unilever Bengaluru office
- Engaged in Unilever's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives
- National Service Scheme (NSS) Volunteer
Timeline
Senior Supply Chain Finance Analyst
Unilever
06.2025 - Current
Finance Analyst,
Hindustan Unilever
12.2021 - 05.2025
CA Articleship,
under CA Narayana Pai
03.2016 - 03.2019
MBA - Finance | 7.48 CGPA
Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education
CA Intermediate - Accounting And Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Income Tax | 81.3%
Mangalore University
Pre-University Course - Commerce | 87%
Govinda Dasa First Grade College
Class 10 - | 6.8 CGPA
Delhi Public School