Praveen Bhol
Noida
Summary
An agile learner, solution-oriented, and having a data-driven mindset. Professionally, I am a Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6 years of experience in financial planning, management reporting, and corporate strategy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
EXL Services
Noida
05.2023 - Current
- Directed the Quarterly Guidance process for releasing Revenue & Adjusted EPS estimates to the stakeholders during earnings call.
- Managed Budgeting exercise, including top-down & bottoms-up reviews and finalization for Board approval.
- Oversaw Earnings Call preparations, reviewing CEO and CFO scripts along with FAQs and supporting reports.
- Led the annual three-year business strategy development, aligning organizational goals with market trends.
- Spearheaded Sales and Marketing cost rationalization, generating actionable insights for improved efficiency.
- Assessed Goodwill impairment by applying the Discounted Cash Flow model
Senior Manager
Interglobe Technologies
Gurgaon
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed G&A cost dashboard to provide detailed insights and drive cost optimization.
- Collaborated with Controllership team to review monthly financial statements for accuracy.
Manager
Udaan
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed entire P&L for Food FMCG business, overseeing budgeting, reporting, and RCA.
- Ensured timely month-end closure across all P&L lines with high accuracy.
- Resolved margin gaps exceeding Rs 60 crore in MIS reporting versus accounting records.
- Developed city-level P&L model to identify EBITDA-enhancing actions specific to regions.
- Prepared Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and AOPs for presentation to Board and Founders.
- Forecasted and reported working capital and cash flow statements for informed decision-making.
- Created clear visibility of total P&L for business and regional finance teams.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive cost-reduction initiatives, boosting EBITDA by 60%.
- Led the inventory reviews with business teams to optimize working capital, inventory days, and avoid high aging inventory accumulation (reduced inventory DOH by 53% and aging inventory by 43%).
- Streamlined and executed the entire off-app liquidation process of high-aged and slow-moving stocks while ensuring an average yield of 76%.
Assistant Manager
Oyo Rooms
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed FP&A division for self-operated hotel chain across India.
- Assisted in preparation of annual operating plan and monthly financial projections.
- Identified non-profitable properties and executed restructuring initiatives.
Articleship
Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Conducted Price Protection audit for Apple India, detecting fictitious transactions worth INR 1.83 Mn through analysis of sell-in and sell-through reports.
- Performed ad hoc compliance reviews on marketing policies, identifying INR 6.65 Mn in illegitimate claims by distributors.
- Led Statutory Audit for Dorling Kindersley Publishing Pvt Ltd, overseeing all financial statement components including taxation and litigation.
- Managed Group Reporting and Limited Review for Orient Refractories Ltd, verifying revenue, PPE, debtors, creditors, and journal entries.
- Executed variance analyses on revenue, debtors, PPE, and operating expenses to identify discrepancies.
- Audited purchases, operating expenses, revenue, and payroll as part of Subros Ltd's comprehensive audit program.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01-2019
Bachelor of Commerce -
Delhi University
XII -
General Raj's Shankaran Memorial School
X -
General Raj's Shankaran Memorial School
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budget management
- Strategic planning
- Financial reporting
- Effective Communicator
- Interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
• Star Performer Award - Thrice in EXL
• Game Changer Award - Twice in Udaan
• Client Appreciation Award - PwC
• Dazzling Debut Award - PwC
• Game Changer Award - Twice in Udaan
• Client Appreciation Award - PwC
• Dazzling Debut Award - PwC
Timeline
Senior Manager
EXL Services
05.2023 - Current
Senior Manager
Interglobe Technologies
12.2022 - 04.2023
Manager
Udaan
04.2021 - 12.2022
Assistant Manager
Oyo Rooms
11.2019 - 06.2020
Articleship
Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants
04.2016 - 09.2019
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
Delhi University
XII -
General Raj's Shankaran Memorial School
X -
General Raj's Shankaran Memorial School