Puja Patankar
Assistant Manager - Finance
Ahmedabad,GJ
Summary
Advisory and finance professional with 10+ years of experience across consulting, engineering, and financial services. Strong in structuring unstructured problems, financial analysis, stakeholder management, and quality review. Proven ability to coach teams, delegate effectively, apply professional judgement, and uphold ethical standards while supporting business issues from strategy to execution.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager - Finance | Senior Associate
Walter P Moore Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2017 - Current
- Support leadership in solving complex financial and operational issues by organizing data, identifying root causes, and recommending actions.
- Lead and coach finance teams, delegating responsibilities to build capability while ensuring timely, accurate outcomes.
- Review financial outputs and team deliverables for accuracy, relevance, and compliance, significantly reducing discrepancies.
- Improved cash position by 50%+ through working capital analysis and process enhancements.
- Supported the transition of the accounting system, selected appropriate tools, and guided teams through adoption.
- Build trusted stakeholder relationships through clear, structured communication, and situational awareness.
- Consistently uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and internal controls.
Senior Associate
Nexdigm (Formerly SKP Business Consulting LLP)
03.2014 - 11.2017
- Worked as part of advisory teams to analyze and address client business challenges, from planning through execution.
- Applied critical thinking to translate stakeholder needs into structured work plans and actionable insights.
- Reviewed own and peer deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and client relevance.
- Developed and delivered training programs, coaching new hires to achieve performance expectations.
- Built strong client relationships by adapting communication style, and responding effectively to changing situations.
Operations Associate
John Deere Financial India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2013 - 02.2014
- Analyzed transactional data to identify banking discrepancies, risks, and process gaps.
- Ensured accurate documentation and reporting under strict compliance standards.
Education
MBA - Finance
Savitribai Phule Pune University (Formerly Pune University)
Pune 07.2010 - 05.2012
Masters - Commerce (Cost & Works Accounting)
Savitribai Phule Pune University (Formerly Pune University)
Pune 06.2008 - 07.2010
Diploma - Taxation Laws
Savitribai Phule Pune University (Formerly Pune University)
Pune 06.2009 - 06.2010
Skills
Advisory Support
Certification
2017
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Finance | Senior Associate
Walter P Moore Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2017 - Current
Senior Associate
Nexdigm (Formerly SKP Business Consulting LLP)
03.2014 - 11.2017
Operations Associate
John Deere Financial India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2013 - 02.2014
MBA - Finance
Savitribai Phule Pune University (Formerly Pune University)
07.2010 - 05.2012
Diploma - Taxation Laws
Savitribai Phule Pune University (Formerly Pune University)
06.2009 - 06.2010
Masters - Commerce (Cost & Works Accounting)
Savitribai Phule Pune University (Formerly Pune University)
06.2008 - 07.2010