Mohammed Akram
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-oriented finance leader specializing in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Demonstrates a proven track record of delivering actionable insights and ensuring compliance with financial regulations while spearheading cost-saving initiatives. Results-driven finance professional with extensive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and cost management. Proven ability to provide strategic insights and foster collaboration between finance and IT, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager - Finance Business Partner, Corp IT
Fluence BESS India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
10.2024 - Current
- Provided financial guidance and support to Corporate IT organization.
- Collaborated with IT leaders to manage annual spending, including software licenses and personnel costs.
- Oversaw financial aspects of IT projects, ensuring compliance with ASC 350-40 during cost capitalization.
- Delivered regular financial updates to IT leadership, emphasizing key trends and improvement areas.
- Developed and maintained financial reporting tools, utilizing Excel and other software effectively.
- Managed and coached a team of financial analysts, promoting continuous improvement culture.
- Ensured adherence to relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis while maintaining strategic oversight of IT organization's finances.
Manager Corp FP&A
DMI Innovations Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives to enhance efficiency and corporate value.
- Executed benchmarking for corporate budgets, identifying key improvement opportunities.
- Led annual budget planning for SG&A departments, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
- Conducted monthly forecasting and variance analysis to optimize resource allocation.
- Facilitated department-level P&L reviews to promote data-driven performance discussions.
- Oversaw management reporting processes, providing actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Championed merit budgeting initiatives to drive performance excellence across organization.
- Calculated sales commissions and bonuses, aligning compensation with established performance metrics.
Associate Finance Manager
Indegene Ltd
Bengaluru
12.2016 - 08.2022
- Ensured accurate revenue recognition for fixed-price, T&M, and FTE projects while identifying revenue risks.
- Led budgeting and monthly forecasting processes, performing detailed variance analyses to enhance financial outcomes.
- Directed development and integration of custom project management and revenue recognition tool linked with NetSuite.
- Consolidated Business Unit P&L, acting as strategic finance partner to operations teams.
- Prepared annual budgets for business units and sales, aligning financial targets with organizational objectives.
- Managed cost approvals within budget constraints, leading cost forecasting and control initiatives.
- Provided data-driven insights for monthly and quarterly business reviews to improve performance metrics.
- Reconciled deferred and unbilled revenue for accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
Business Analyst
Kentree Business Advisory
Bengaluru
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Prepared business plans, financial feasibility reports, and cash flow projections for external funding.
- Conducted internal audits utilizing COSO framework to ensure compliance.
- Coordinated with clients throughout merger and acquisition transactions for seamless execution.
Business Analyst
Nitesh Estates Limited
Bengaluru
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Crafted cash flow statements, conducted strategic planning, and executed forecasts for decision-making support.
- Tracked budget adherence and utilized rolling forecasts to accommodate business changes.
- Effectively managed inventory through scenario analysis, optimizing stock levels and achieving target prices.
- Generated comprehensive reports for senior management, detailing key performance metrics.
- Developed presentations for top management, summarizing financial outcomes and strategic highlights.
- Approved cost allocations consistent with sales and marketing budgets to meet financial goals.
- Calculated sales incentives based on criteria, ensuring accurate compensation for sales teams.
Associate Manager
Expat Projects and Development Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
06.2012 - 07.2015
- Reported directly to Senior Vice President of Projects, delivering key insights for project management activities.
- Managed financial and operational aspects of Brick & Mortar and Urban Infra Projects.
- Developed financial feasibility reports using Excel Financial Modeling to ensure project viability.
- Documented comprehensive business cases and prepared investment memoranda for potential investors.
- Conducted forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis to monitor project performance.
- Executed cost analysis and product pricing to enhance profitability and market competitiveness.
- Prepared financial reports regularly for top management, highlighting project performance metrics.
- Created business review presentations for corporate management, emphasizing performance and initiatives.
Term Order Processing Associate
Dell International Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
02.2010 - 09.2010
- Validated production orders through meticulous verification of payment terms, payment methods, taxation, surcharges, order duplication, and pricing to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Education
MBA - Finance And Marketing
Jain School of Business
Bengaluru, India06-2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Shri Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College
Bengaluru, India06-2009
II. PUC - Computer Science
Al-Ameen Pre-University College
Bengaluru, India06-2006
High School Diploma -
Al-Ameen High School
Bengaluru, India06-2004
Skills
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Budgeting and cost management
- Forecasting and financial modeling
- Data-driven decision making
- Regulatory compliance
- Analytical skills
- Effective communication
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder engagement
Affiliations
- Food blogging: passionate about exploring culinary delights and sharing experiences through food blogging, with a focus on discovering unique flavors and cultural cuisines
- Traveling: an enthusiastic traveler who enjoys exploring new destinations, immersing in diverse cultures, and seeking authentic experiences while capturing memorable moments through photography
- Trip planning: experienced in meticulously planning and organizing travel itineraries, ensuring seamless and enjoyable journeys by researching destinations, accommodations, and activities
- Trip planning: experienced in meticulously planning and organizing travel itineraries, ensuring seamless and enjoyable journeys by researching destinations, accommodations, and activities
- Trekking: Outdoor enthusiast with a love for trekking and hiking adventures, seeking exhilarating challenges, and breathtaking vistas in nature's playground
- Personal finance keeping: dedicated to managing personal finances effectively, with a keen interest in budgeting, investing, and financial planning to achieve long-term financial goals and stability
Certification
- Microsoft Office Excel 2007 certification from Microsoft
- Levy 1.0 program in international taxation from Ernst and Young
- General insurance certification from IRDA
- Finance, Marketing, and Management Process certification from Shri Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College
Languages
English
First Language
Urdu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Senior Manager - Finance Business Partner, Corp IT
Fluence BESS India Pvt Ltd
10.2024 - Current
Manager Corp FP&A
DMI Innovations Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - 10.2024
Associate Finance Manager
Indegene Ltd
12.2016 - 08.2022
Business Analyst
Kentree Business Advisory
12.2015 - 12.2016
Business Analyst
Nitesh Estates Limited
07.2015 - 11.2015
Associate Manager
Expat Projects and Development Pvt Ltd
06.2012 - 07.2015
Term Order Processing Associate
Dell International Pvt Ltd
02.2010 - 09.2010
MBA - Finance And Marketing
Jain School of Business
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Shri Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College
II. PUC - Computer Science
Al-Ameen Pre-University College
High School Diploma -
Al-Ameen High School