Nishant Kaushal
New Delhi
Summary
Financial Planning professional with 10+ years of proven ability to deliver strategic financial insights and drive organizational success. Expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting and risk management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Program Manager
R1 Rcm
05.2024 - Current
- Established overall company headcount reporting at department/ Process/ Band/ Client level.
- Keep a track of HC Band Mix and closely monitoring risks, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with various departments to ensure seamless integration of new initiatives into existing organizational structures and processes.
- Develop and maintain consolidated reporting package along with detailed insights around KPIs.
- Led cross-functional teams in the planning, execution and monitoring of complex projects ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints.
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively without compromising the quality or timeliness of deliverables; achieved optimal utilization of resources across all projects under purview.
- Increased client satisfaction with regular progress updates and timely delivery of projects.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders through transparent communication and proactive issue resolution.
COE Finance Specialist
Haleon
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Monthly preparation of Management reporting packs for regional directors to assist them in commercial and operational decisions.
- Developed comprehensive budgets for multiple departments to maintain fiscal responsibility throughout the organization.
- Provided accurate financial forecasts for management, aiding in strategic decision making.
- Improved financial performance by streamlining budgeting processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Variance Analysis & Trend Analysis of Actuals Vs Past & Actuals Vs Budgeted with commentary.
- Detailed Analysis of major cost heads such as Payroll, Commission, Travel, Advertisement etc.
- P&L Finalization, identifying & posting journals for accruals, prepayments, relocation, offset etc.
Assistant Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Annual Budgeting, collecting departmental inputs, documenting assumptions, adjusting cut-offs etc.
- Quarterly Forecasting, Monitoring Performance Indicators, considering impact of unforeseen circumstances.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Accrual management for Regular Incurring cost items and assist in validating and processing of journals as required in an accurate and timely manner to achieve month end close
Assistant Manager
Genpact
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Fixed Asset Accounting, recording additions/disposals /changes, preparing Depreciation Run.
- Monthly and quarterly financial close.
- Monthly production of reconciliations, such as Bank Reconciliations, Inter-company Reconciliation, Vendor Reconciliations, and fixed asset reconciliations.
- Accrual Management, for regular incurring cost items such as Telephone, Rent & Rates etc.
- Part of Business Excellence team responsible for driving constant improvements in process and preparing presentations that showcase health of process.
- Working in close Co-ordination with Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Payroll Teams.
- Overall Accounting, Finance & Reporting Environment experience covering P2P, O2C, R2R & FP&A
Financial Analyst
Sage Publications
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Implemented effective internal controls to mitigate risks associated with financial misstatements or fraud incidents.
- Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Provided vital insights for business development initiatives through diligent market research and competitive analysis.
- Annual Budgeting, collecting departmental inputs, documenting assumptions, adjusting cut-offs etc.
- Quarterly Forecasting, Monitoring Performance Indicators, considering impact of unforeseen circumstances.
- Analyze actual financial results on periodic basis, compared to prior month and prior year vs actual results and review regular management reports before delivered to senior management.
Senior Analyst
Hays
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Monthly preparation of Management reporting packs for regional directors to assist them in commercial and operational decisions.
- Analyze P&Ls on a Periodic basis, compare the actual results V/S prior year/period and identify the impact on profit margins to recommend the area of change.
- Preparation of Monthly rolling forecast for key heads Monthly Payroll , Headcount analysis of Consultants.
- Setting up accruals for bonuses and expenses and adjusting them quarterly.
- Understand and explain data, trends, and variances to Commercial Finance Managers 2017-12 - 2021-08.
- Consultant-wise Salary component breakdown and Analysis of Payroll in comparison with Headcount for respective UK regions and correcting any deviation.
- To assist in validation and processing of journals as required, in accurate and timely manner to achieve month end close.
Accounts Executive
EduPristine
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Conducted thorough account reconciliations, promptly resolving any discrepancies or irregularities identified during the process.
- Accrual Management, for regular incurring cost items such as Telephone, Rent & Rates etc.
- Fixed Asset Accounting, recording additions/disposals/changes, preparing Depreciation Run, commentary.
- Responsible for book keeping. file & document maintenance, maintenance of accounts.
- Analyze draft financial statements including notes to accounts.
- Carry out Physical Verification of Fixed Assets and Closing Stock.
Education
MBA - Finance
Bharati Vidyapeeth University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Delhi University
04.2001 -
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Budgeting and resource management
- Variance Analysis
- P&L management
- Excel Dashboards
- Interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
- Green Belt Trained, Tested & Certified.
- Onsite transition to Poland for two months at client site in April 2019.
- Rewarded with Cheers and STAR (Spirit Teamwork Achievement Recognition) Award regarding
performance. - Lean Trained, Tested & Certified.
- Awarded as excellence award for my boundary less behavior and helping out other team in crunch time.
Timeline
Associate Program Manager
R1 Rcm
05.2024 - Current
COE Finance Specialist
Haleon
03.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager
Genpact
02.2019 - 05.2022
Financial Analyst
Sage Publications
05.2018 - 02.2019
Senior Analyst
Hays
12.2016 - 05.2018
Accounts Executive
EduPristine
07.2014 - 12.2016
MBA - Finance
Bharati Vidyapeeth University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Delhi University
04.2001 -
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