Nitesh Sharda
Ahmedabad
Summary
Seasoned finance professional with a proven track record at Dentsu US CCOE and Tata Communications, specializing in financial planning and analysis, variance analysis, and internal audits. Excelled in enhancing financial processes and governance, leveraging expertise in ERP applications and data analysis. Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and delivering strategic insights to optimize financial performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Conultant
Dentsu US CCOE
Ahmedabad
05.2023 - Current
- Working on the monthly variance analysis (MoM, QoQ, YoY, etc.) of the Balance Sheet GLs of the Merkle Entity (one of the Dentsu entity)
- Clearing the backlog entries of the Balance sheet by analysing the entries with the back up & sharing recommendations on those entries
- Understanding the process of monthly closing activity & reconciliations
- Sharing recommendations for any gaps identified & preparation of the SOPs for the same
Founder
Nitesh Sharda & Associates
04.2022 - Current
- Working on the different clients for Internal Audit and Internal Financial Controls. Clients such as Adani Ports, Gokul Refoils, Arvind Limited, etc.
- Providing consulting to US MNC such as Dentsu for Finance process improvement & clearing the backlog entries.
Financial Planning & Analysis, Consulting Business
E&Y Private Limited
Mumbai
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Leading the team of five subordinates for the annual cost analysis of Rs. 2,600 crores (approx) for 200 partners. The analysis includes reasons for variance in cost on a monthly basis, year-over-year, quarter-over-quarter, etc.
- Preparing the weekly dashboard for Gross Profit as of the date and providing commentary on the actual P&L versus the forecasted P&L to maintain the forecasted Gross Profit.
- Supporting the COO on a weekly basis for hiring resources by providing the forecasted P&L for the respective line of business.
Financial Planning & Analysis
Tata Communications Ltd.
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Leading the team of three subordinates for monthly cost analysis of $7 million (per month) for three lines of business (LoBs). The analysis includes reasons for variance in cost on a monthly basis, year-over-year, quarter-over-quarter, etc.
- Preparation of an outlook on a monthly basis for direct costs for three lines of business.
- This includes the preparation of estimated direct costs for the remaining period based on revenue estimates, actual expenses, and input from the business team.
- Preparation of AOP for direct costs for three LoBs, and assist the reporting team by providing input for direct costs.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Tata Communications Ltd.
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Risk-based Process Audit and IFC testing: Responsible for six in-house (individual audit) and two co-sourced internal audit projects in TCL.
- It includes Tata Communications Lanka Limited (a Sri Lankan entity), an end-to-end process in-house internal audit project.
Governance Risk & Compliance Services
KPMG India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Internal Audit & Internal Financial Control (IFC)/SOX compliance - The role includes leading a team for risk-based internal audits of business processes and the preparation of the IFC/SOX framework, which includes different types of processes and a review of the monthly MIS and business processes for the entity.
Education
C.A. Final -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Jodhpur07-2013
B.COM - Major in Accounts & Finance
Indira Gandhi National Open University
06-2012
12th Standard - Commerce
CBSE
Jodhpur05-2009
10th Standard -
CBSE
Jodhpur05-2007
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Budget management
- MS Office - Visio
- ERP application – SAP (FICO, MM module)
- ERP application – SFDC
- ERP application – D365
- Forecasting and reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Data analysis
- Internal Audit
- Internal Financial Controls
- Power BI End User
Timeline
Conultant
Dentsu US CCOE
05.2023 - Current
Founder
Nitesh Sharda & Associates
04.2022 - Current
Financial Planning & Analysis, Consulting Business
E&Y Private Limited
09.2021 - 03.2022
Financial Planning & Analysis
Tata Communications Ltd.
04.2019 - 09.2021
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Tata Communications Ltd.
05.2016 - 04.2019
Governance Risk & Compliance Services
KPMG India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2013 - 04.2016
C.A. Final -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.COM - Major in Accounts & Finance
Indira Gandhi National Open University
12th Standard - Commerce
CBSE
10th Standard -
CBSE
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