Priya Mehrotra
Ghaziabad
Summary
Chartered accountant specializing in financial planning, analysis, and advisory services. Proven ability to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes. Successfully partnered with stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights that improve financial operations and support strategic decision-making.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist
IHG Hotels & Resorts
05.2024 - Current
- Acted as a strategic finance partner, advising on budgeting, forecasting, and performance optimization to drive data-driven decisions and improved business outcomes.
- Led Financial Planning & Analysis and financial modeling, delivering data-driven insights on core business drivers, risks, and growth opportunities.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing automated reporting frameworks and dashboards, reducing manual effort by ~90–95% and improving turnaround time.
- Delivered variance, trend, and scenario analysis, enabling proactive planning, risk mitigation, and alignment with long-term strategy.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align financial insights with business goals, driving cost optimization, better resource allocation, and enhanced profitability.
Finance Manager
Admitkard
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Led annual budgeting and rolling forecasts, aligning financial plans with business strategy and enabling informed decision-making.
- Prepared MIS reports, enhancing financial visibility and enabling faster decision-making for leadership”
- Managed cash flow and working capital, improving collection cycles and enhancing liquidity visibility.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to drive cost optimization initiatives and strengthen financial controls, while ensuring regulatory compliance (GST, TDS).
- Led and mentored team members, driving process efficiency, standardization, and improved reporting effectiveness.
Project Consultant
Ernst & Young (India)
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Contributed to finance-track initiatives under the G20 Summit, supporting senior stakeholders through structured research, analysis, and policy insights.
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to synthesize complex information into executive summaries and reports, enabling effective decision-making at leadership levels.
- Streamlined documentation and communication processes, improving efficiency, clarity, and turnaround in a high-stakes environment.
Research Intern
Ernst & Young (India)
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported Ministry of Finance projects under the G20 Finance Track
- Coordinated with stakeholders and contributed to research and policy documentation
- Prepared executive summaries, reports, and MoMs for senior officials and delegates
Transaction Processing Associate
Accenture
Gurugram
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed financial processes and reconciliations using BlackLine, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and reliable reporting, while supporting month-end close with timely insights for decision-making.
- Led backlog optimization by analyzing and clearing 200+ AP/AR items and 490+ GL entries within 20 days, significantly improving financial visibility and control.
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and process effectiveness.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01-2022
M.Com -
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University
01-2015
B.Com -
Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow University
01-2013
Higher Secondary Certificate - Commerce
ISC
01-2010
Senior Secondary Certificate -
ICSE
01-2008
Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Variance Analysis & P&L Review
- Revenue & Cost Analysis
- Business Partnering
- Process Automation (Excel Macros)
- ERP: SAP
- ERP: PeopleSoft
- ERP: Tally
- MIS & Leadership Reporting
- Client engagement
Accomplishments
- Automated reporting using Excel macros →→~90-95% reduction in manual effort
- Delivered high-quality MIS reports for leadership and investor decision-making
- Recognized with Bravo Award at IHG and performance awards at Accenture
- Consistently appreciated for analytical skills and process improvements
Timeline
Specialist
IHG Hotels & Resorts
05.2024 - Current
Finance Manager
Admitkard
03.2023 - 03.2024
Project Consultant
Ernst & Young (India)
12.2022 - 03.2023
Research Intern
Ernst & Young (India)
10.2022 - 12.2022
Transaction Processing Associate
Accenture
01.2018 - 01.2020
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
M.Com -
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University
B.Com -
Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow University
Higher Secondary Certificate - Commerce
ISC
Senior Secondary Certificate -
ICSE