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Ram Balasubramanian

Chartered Accountant
Bengaluru

Summary

Self-directed and resourceful Corporate Finance or professional coupled with strong Financial Planning & Analysis skills with more than 10 years of experience successfully organizing, managing and delivering cross-functional projects. Influences and guides at executive-level while structuring and executing financial complex analyses to support strategy in fast-paced and evolving environment. Excellent influencer and relationship builder with growth mindset and strong communications skills to summarize and present topics effectively to wide audience.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Head Financial Planning & Analysis

Quesscorp Limited
Bengaluru
06.2022 - Current
  • Development and analysis of annual budget reporting ~ 35 legal entities over $2 Billion.
  • Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual closing and audit processes, preparation of monthly P&L reporting packages and leading budget vs. actual reviews with department heads
  • Completed variance analysis and quarterly forecast reporting to maintain data integrity and accuracy.
  • Provided timely business and financial support for key business decisions that increased corporate growth and improved client engagement.
  • Monitored KPI to identify cause of unexpected variances. Posting the right set of queries through KPI aided in savings cost to the extent of US$ 1 mn in first 6 months
  • Preparing investor and board decks for press release and liaison with investors in providing information and outlook on the sector
  • Collaborated with over 20 team members to achieve target of timely obtaining information and reporting to leadership team
  • Closely working with Founder members, CEO and Management in spear heading projects with BCG and other consultants. Helped management derive business unit with ROE and ROCE model for Board of Director review purposes

Chief of Staff

Rainshine Entertainment
Mumbai
04.2020 - 04.2022
  • Managed business operations while overseeing contractors and consultants to verify on-time completion of key deliverables.
  • Managed various projects of the Founders office which includes preparing pitch-deck for Funds Raise for~$50 million, reviewing and negotiating Terms Sheet for M&A Transactions of more than$10 Million.
  • Developed analytical frameworks, data models and relevant insights to support prioritization, scoping and effective decision-making throughout organization.
  • Encouraged coordination and cooperation among departments and continuous review of interdepartmental processes to support quality control and improvement.
  • Performed financial and managerial analyses to evaluate data and make recommendations, prepare financial reports and projections and conduct presentations.
  • Attended meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Disney India Private Limited
Mumbai
09.2015 - 04.2020
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports for approx US$ 2 Billion company.
  • Managed Eastern and West regional markets and bought about Operational financial improvement by more than 2x in span of 18 months.
  • Prepared monthly performance dashboard for management vis-a-vis competition.
  • SPOC for company's investments, joint-ventures and associate companies.
  • Involved in Merger & Acquisition transactions & identifying new investment/target opportunities

Fraud Investigator

KPMG India
Mumbai
07.2013 - 08.2015
  • Conducted more than 18 prompt and thorough investigations on referred files to extent of more than US$ 300 Million
  • Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
  • Gathered evidence, which included recorded and written statements, financial documentation and audio materials for examination.
  • Summarized all key information regarding investigation into detailed report for delivery to client.
  • Interviewed witnesses thoroughly, asking appropriate questions to ascertain critical details about each case.
  • Provided exemplary level of customer service to clients and company personnel.
  • Awarded more than twice for achieving higher targets and goals as set out by company and clients.

Compliance Assistant Manager

Siemens Limited
Mumbai
10.2011 - 05.2013
  • Conducted prompt and thorough investigations on referred files.
  • Summarized all key information regarding investigation into detailed report for delivery to management.
  • Received award from Senior Management for successful execution of Investigation and stoppage of leakages.
  • Part of Commerical Trainee-I Batch 2005/2006 at Siemens. Worked in I&S Division, Corporate Treasury and Siemens Nashik Plant

Education

Similar To Masters - Accounting And Financial Management

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Delhi
06.2006 - 03.2011

No Degree - Strategy Planning

IIM _ Lucknow
Lucknow
04.2001 -

Skills

    Strategic planning

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Software

SAP

MSOFFICE

ORACLE

HYPERION

POWERBI

Certification

Strategic Planning

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