Nidhi Sethi
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Reliance Industries Ltd., excelling in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. Proven track record in automating reporting processes and enhancing data accuracy. Strong analytical skills and effective communication foster collaboration across teams, driving strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager - Finance Planning and Analysis
Reliance Industries Ltd.
05.2020 - 04.2024
- Analyzed and reported exports overdue, debtors, and stock aging to management.
- Reviewed annual operating plan and distributed final AOP/budget to teams.
- Monitored actuals against final AOP to ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Developed and maintained various Power BI and Tableau reports for stakeholders.
- Ensured compliance with business regulations including GTA, GST, and outbound insurance monthly.
- Monitored stock levels at depots under insurance policy to prevent premium loss.
- Managed internal audit issues across Petchem, ensuring timely resolutions.
- Oversaw DCA/dealer exposure, appointments, terminations, and settlements with necessary approvals.
Manufacturing FC&A
Reliance Industries Ltd.
10.2016 - 04.2020
- Served as liaison between top management and finance team across six manufacturing sites.
- Provided daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports to senior leadership.
- Automated key reporting processes to enhance data accuracy and productivity.
- Monitored and reviewed Capital Expenditure and Profit Improvement Opportunities.
- Conducted monthly trial balance scrutiny to address abnormal or aged entries.
- Tracked fixed expenses to implement effective cost optimization strategies.
- Evaluated monthly inventory status for timely management of surplus and obsolete items.
- Assessed insurance adequacy monthly to ensure comprehensive coverage of assets.
Associate
Shridhar & Associates
11.2015 - 09.2016
- Calculated monthly revenue post-Billing Cycle closure and maintained records in SAP.
- Generated various MIS reports detailing actual revenue by entity and customer, along with accruals and deferred revenue reconciliation.
- Analyzed historical revenue to identify variances and trends, providing insights on regional, product, and entity levels to executive management.
- Tracked daily collections from customers, updating Collection report for timely submission to management.
- Compiled Region-wise Collection Shortfall Reports against targets weekly for management review.
Abhay k Shah & Associates, Udaipur
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Conducted internal audits for co-operative society to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Prepared and e-filed income tax returns and TDS returns within deadlines.
- Finalized financial statements, including balance sheets and profit & loss accounts.
Education
CA -
ICAI
05.2013
CS (1st, 2nd & 3rd Module) -
ICSI
12.2012
CS (4th Module) -
ICSI
06.2013
B.COM -
MDS University
Ajmer01.2012
Skills
- Manufacturing operations management
- Reporting and MIS
- Cost control and management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Analytical skills
- MS Office proficiency
- SAP finance module
- Report automation
- Data visualization with Tableau
- Business intelligence with Power BI
Knowledge Purview
- Manufacturing Operations
- Reporting / MIS
- Cost Control & Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
Accomplishments
- Gargi reward in HSC & SSC
- In CA examination got: 67% in Advanced Management Accounting, 62% in Direct Tax Laws, 60% in Information System Control & Audit
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/07/91
Married
Timeline
Senior Manager - Finance Planning and Analysis
Reliance Industries Ltd.
05.2020 - 04.2024
Manufacturing FC&A
Reliance Industries Ltd.
10.2016 - 04.2020
Associate
Shridhar & Associates
11.2015 - 09.2016
Abhay k Shah & Associates, Udaipur
11.2013 - 05.2014
CA -
ICAI
CS (1st, 2nd & 3rd Module) -
ICSI
CS (4th Module) -
ICSI
B.COM -
MDS University