PRIYANKA NAYAK
Bengaluru
Summary
Accomplished FP&A professional with 11 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Expertise in delivering executive dashboards, conducting variance analysis, and driving strategic decisions through effective business partnerships. Skilled in process standardization, automation initiatives, and KPI reporting, with proficiency in SAP BI, Hyperion Planning/Essbase, Power BI, and Advanced Excel.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead / CFM Specialist
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Led a team of 5 finance professionals, including 2 direct reports, overseeing work allocation, quality reviews, and performance mentoring to ensure timely and accurate delivery of FP&A deliverables.
- Managed financial governance for complex client engagements, implementing margin optimization strategies and providing loss-prevention guidance to senior leadership.
- Led QA reviews across client portfolio, validating forecasts and ensuring contract pricing accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity.
- Performed detailed forecast vs. actual, cost variance, and KPI-based variance analysis; advised stakeholders on corrective actions and tracked overdue invoices to reduce DSO.
- Conducted cost centre analysis across Business Development, R&D, and Transition cost categories, ensuring accurate resource tagging and hub-wise cost allocation.
- Developed resource-level financial models and conducted ad hoc analysis using Advanced Excel to support senior leadership strategy calls and planning decisions.
Finance Consultant
Juniper Networks
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Prepared monthly freight accrual workings and quarterly Opex forecast reports for management review.
- Validated invoice billing information against supporting documents, resolved discrepancies, and ensured billing accuracy across partner ecosystem to facilitate timely payments.
- Generated sales achievement, incentive, and shipment reports to provide actionable insights for management decision-making.
- Prepared purchase orders and coordinated transactions with external partners and end users to streamline procurement processes.
- Payroll: Adecco India Pvt Ltd
Advanced Analyst – Transfer Pricing
EY Global Delivery Services India LLP
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Developed transfer pricing documentation and benchmarking studies for MENA-region clients, ensuring compliance with OECD guidelines to support effective tax strategies.
- Conducted industry and financial analysis using economic and finance principles to enhance comparable company searches across multiple TP methods.
- Compiled analytical write-ups from annual reports, financial statements, and market data to inform strategic decisions.
Finance Analyst – FP&A
Oracle India Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Conducted variance analysis and financial comparisons of actuals vs. forecasts, enhancing insights for FP&A team across business units.
- Developed financial models and templates for budgeting and forecasting, streamlining management reporting processes.
- Validated data accuracy of EPM applications and supported annual planning and budgeting processes.
- Coordinated with technical teams to resolve data integrity issues within Hyperion Essbase and Hyperion Planning applications, supporting accurate Oracle financial reporting.
Finance Analyst
Adecco India Pvt Ltd
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Prepared monthly P&L statements detailing revenue workings, cost allocations, and provisions to support financial oversight.
- Prepared Quarterly Business Review (QBR) and operations review reports for senior management.
- Executed ad hoc MIS requests and conducted client portfolio financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Analyzed accounts receivable aging reports and supported collections activities to reduce overdue balances.
Finance Expert
State Government of Odisha
08.2014 - 02.2017
- Oversaw district-level budgeting, fund management, and financial reporting for government programs to ensure fiscal accountability.
- Analyzed budget proposals and prepared financial reports for decision-making.
- Developed bills, annual plans, and account reconciliations; managed income tax matters and maintained asset records for compliance.
- Managed financial records for state government projects and initiatives.
- Collaborated with department heads to optimize resource allocation and budgeting.
Education
MBA - Finance & Control
Utkal University
01-2013
B. Com -
Utkal University
01-2011
Skills
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Month-end close processes
- Financial modeling and reporting
- Management dashboards
- Variance analysis
- EPM and Hyperion Essbase
- SAP BI and Power BI
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder management
Certification
- EY Badge – Finance (Learning)
- Introduction to Corporate Finance (Mergers & Acquisitions) – Udemy
- Corporate Finance Fundamentals – Udemy
- Finance for Non-Finance – Udemy
- AI Agent Bot Development – Accenture Internal Training Program
Timeline
Team Lead / CFM Specialist
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - 05.2026
Finance Consultant
Juniper Networks
09.2021 - 08.2023
Advanced Analyst – Transfer Pricing
EY Global Delivery Services India LLP
01.2020 - 09.2021
Finance Analyst – FP&A
Oracle India Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 07.2019
Finance Analyst
Adecco India Pvt Ltd
03.2017 - 03.2018
Finance Expert
State Government of Odisha
08.2014 - 02.2017
MBA - Finance & Control
Utkal University
B. Com -
Utkal University