NATARAJ VALLI KANTHAN
BANGALORE
Summary
Competitive professional with 25 + years of extensive experience in Business Operations / Senior Financial Analyst/ Vendor Transaction -Reconciliations / Sales Planning/ Intercompany Billing / Presently working with Hewlett Packard, Bangalore as Business Operations Manager –Finance Operations Proven track record of contributing towards the growth of team performance & process updates. Keen customer centric orientation and ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Operations & Finance Planning & Analysis
Hewlett Packard
Bangalore
01.2008 - Current
- Led intercompany cross-charge processes for R&D across 74 programs and multiple GBU stakeholders, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and seamless financial operations.
- Directed workforce cost planning and headcount strategy, optimizing resource allocation and driving cost efficiency.
- Delivered detailed variance analysis and financial insights, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to support strategic decision-making.
- Owned budgeting, forecasting, and flash reporting cycles, ensuring alignment with business objectives and financial targets.
- Spearheaded financial planning cycles (e.g., Aspire) for Bangalore operations, aligning operational strategies with financial goals.
- Developed data-driven budgets using historical trends and forward-looking forecasts to maintain financial stability.
- Managed vendor relationships and pricing models, negotiating contracts and achieving annual cost savings exceeding $200K.
- Ensured compliance with SEZ regulations through accurate vendor invoice management and financial reporting.
- Strengthened audit and controllership processes, supporting internal and external audits with high data accuracy.
- Oversaw accrual accounting for revenue and expenses, ensuring timely and accurate monthly financial close.
- Streamlined invoice and purchase order processes for R&D, improving turnaround time and vendor satisfaction.
- Led procurement and inventory oversight for cross-charge operations, ensuring alignment with budgetary controls.
- Automated financial processes through web-based tools, significantly improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Sales, Delivery) to drive integrated planning and execution.
- Acted as a key escalation point for stakeholders, resolving commercial and service-related concerns effectively.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing process efficiency, governance, and productivity.
Senior Financial Analyst
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
11.2004 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: It’s a 30 Billion US Company which is a no.1 Database Technology. Oracle is in the business of Database technologies, ERP Technologies, Application Technologies and Data warehousing.
- Reported to VP of Financial Planning & Analysis, providing critical financial insights for informed decision-making.
- Led business operating cadence in partnership with Business Units to plan, manage, and drive business performance as well as define and implement operational discipline.
- Established relevant KPI's for the business and managed to exceed stated goals, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Participated in the annual services planning process, establishing budgets, headcount, and business plans for the upcoming year.
- Managed reporting & publishing of monthly expenses, forecasts, and accruals, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
- Conducted regular reviews with Business Units and provided feedback to the respective organization on required improvement initiatives, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
- Directed, managed, developed, and oversaw budgets; ensured activities were appropriately funded, coordinated, and managed according to guidelines/constraints of resource allocations. Balanced cost-saving measures with departmental needs.
- Fostered partner engagement and ensured that business and operational goals were effectively communicated to partners. Acted as a SPOC and ensured compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Forecasted Revenue and Expenses for education line of business, enabling accurate budgeting and resource allocation.
- Conducted Variance Analysis on financial metrics, identifying performance gaps and recommending corrective actions.
- Managed cost Center expenses and identified cost reduction opportunities, optimizing operational efficiency.
- Key contributor to Monthly Accounts Close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Oversaw Cross-Border Transactions and Internal Relief, ensuring accurate financial recording and compliance.
- Coordinated GIFTS (Funds Transfer) between entities, optimizing financial flows and reducing operational friction.
- It’s a 30 Billion US Company which is a no.1 Database Technology. Oracle is in the business of Database technologies, ERP Technologies, Application Technologies and Data warehousing.
Finance - Export Department
IBM Global Services India Pvt Ltd
- 11.2004
- Managed monthly billing per intercompany agreements.
- Reconciled ledgers and Intercompany notes.
- Provided reports on monthly billing & revenue to managers.
- Generated MIS reports for different departments.
Finance - Sales Planning
IBM India Ltd
04.2003 - 04.2004
- Handled Manual Claims processing for non-measurable revenue.
- Managed PCO3 system for Sales Plan adherence.
- Addressed queries related to Representative Incentives.
Team Leader
S & S Business Solution Pvt Ltd.
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: Internal Auditors of ICICI PFS Ltd.
- Led Credit Appraisal Team for Consumer Loan Section.
- Assessed credit limits and recommended cases to Credit Manager.
- Prepared MIS reports for ICICI analysis.
- Internal Auditors of ICICI PFS Ltd.
Education
BCom -
SJR College
Bangalore01.1999
PG - computer Application
KV ASC CENTER (SOUTH)
01.1996
Skills
- Operations
- Finance
- Banking
- MIS
Custom Section
- MS Office
- Oracle Financial Analyzer
- SAP Functional Experience
- MS-Access (Intermediate)
- SQL (Basic)
Personal Information
- Operations
- Finance
- Banking
- MIS
- Date of birth: 1978-03-15
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Business Operations & Finance Planning & Analysis
Hewlett Packard
01.2008 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd
11.2004 - 01.2008
Finance - Sales Planning
IBM India Ltd
04.2003 - 04.2004
Team Leader
S & S Business Solution Pvt Ltd.
01.1999 - 01.2003
Finance - Export Department
IBM Global Services India Pvt Ltd
- 11.2004
BCom -
SJR College
PG - computer Application
KV ASC CENTER (SOUTH)