Neha Joshi
Mumbai
Summary
- Results-driven Assistant Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis with over 11 years of diverse finance experience across global and Indian corporations.
- Skilled in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and executive reporting, with deep expertise in tools like SAP, Oracle, Power BI, and Excel.
- Adept at aligning finance strategies with business objectives, optimizing costs, and enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Proven success in stakeholder management, process improvement, and driving performance metrics
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst Manager Financial Planning & Analysis
Times Network
Mumbai
09.2023 - Current
- Lead preparation of Annual operating Plan, Long range plans, Forecasts while liaising with various departments.
- Assisting with financial reporting and analysis, Monthly/Quarterly reviews and other business reporting requirement (including adhoc) across the network.
- Analysis of financial and operational results, develop key performance metrics, and benchmark performance with the industry.
- Prepare various monthly and quarterly reports & decks that provide insightful analysis for management review (MIS report, Flash report, MD Deck, Competition analysis deck, Volume Deck).
- Responsible for building a repository of the network’s historical and current financial information by business verticals/brands to be readily available for decision support to management.
- Responsible for approval of network spends, tracking vs budget and other cost rationalization measures.
- Understand business requirements and apprise management of any future cost risks/upsides.
- Use business analytic tools such as Power BI to automate existing reporting and create dashboards for management review.
- Cultivate strong partnerships across functions to enhance data accuracy and insight quality.
Senior Finance Analyst
The Walt Disney Company
Mumbai
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Transitioned R2R and Intercompany processes from Shanghai for APAC, EMEA, ANZ & SEA.
- Managed period-end closings, accruals, amortizations, and quarterly P&L reviews.
- Handled SG&A, technical & marketing cost analysis, prepared controllership schedules and trial balance reports.
- Prepare Monthly MIS & Analyzing and reviewing of P&L & Cost centers accounting every quarter to scrutinize the cost variance between each quarter.
- Filed WHT returns for New Zealand and Singapore entities.
- Supported statutory and internal audits, ensuring timely closure of audit requirements.
Sr. Accounts & Finance Executive
Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (Times Group)
Mumbai
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversaw vendor payments, revenue bookings, and cash flow.
- Created MIS reports and project budgets; handled full-cycle P&L for major initiatives.
- Preparing Trail Balance followed with various annexures, Profit and Loss Statement and Balance sheet for half yearly books closure with complete accuracy.
- Co-ordinated tax and statutory audits; maintained accurate records per audit guidelines.
Accounts Executive
Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Handled accounts for large-scale events (e.g., Coldplay, IIFA 2017/18).
- Managed vendor payments, statutory tax workings, and P&L for events.
- Preparing Debtors & Creditors Ageing on Monthly Basis & Scrutinizing the general Ledgers and cost centers placement in statement of accounts.
- Prepared MIS reports, reconciliations, and supported tax filings and audits.
Accounts Executive
Shachihata India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Managed invoice booking (PO/NPO, imports/local), bank/vendor payments, and tax compliance (TDS, VAT, Service Tax).
- Generated various financial statements and monthly expense provisions.
- Oversaw fund flow and vendor outstanding reports.
Accounts Executive
Ashte Logistics Pvt. Ltd. (CFS)
Mumbai
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Managed purchase and sales accounting, bank receipts/payments, and reconciliation statements.
- Maintained cash flow and monthly rebate/commission tracking.
- Preparing monthly provisional statement of expenses & ensuring timely book closure.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Mumbai
Mumbai03-2012
Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Management & MIS Reporting
- Variance Analysis & Cost Optimization
- Executive Dashboards & KPIs
- Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
- Financial Planning & Analysis – Udemy
- Power BI for Business Analytics – Udemy
- Advanced Excel Skills – Udemy
Technical Skills
- Accounting Platforms: SAP, Oracle, Tally
- Analytics Tools: Power BI, MS Excel (Advanced)
- Productivity: Word, PowerPoint
Timeline
Asst Manager Financial Planning & Analysis
Times Network
09.2023 - Current
Senior Finance Analyst
The Walt Disney Company
02.2020 - 08.2023
Sr. Accounts & Finance Executive
Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (Times Group)
08.2018 - 01.2020
Accounts Executive
Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
12.2016 - 08.2018
Accounts Executive
Shachihata India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2014 - 12.2016
Accounts Executive
Ashte Logistics Pvt. Ltd. (CFS)
08.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Mumbai
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