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Roshan Ramesh

Bengaluru

Summary

Seasoned Finance Professional with close to 18 years of diverse experience encompassing Product Finance for Tech Portfolio, Location Strategy, Home Lending products in banking, Cloud Reporting, Revenue Recognition, OPEX analysis for software, and Payroll Finance, Operations Finance, Network Development, and Distribution Finance in retail.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Vice President, PXT Finance & Business Management

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Bengaluru
10.2022 - Current
  • Conducted expense analysis and strategic planning for Architecture & Engineering products to optimize cost efficiency.
  • Collaborated with Real Estate functions to formulate budgets and forecasts for seat allocation.
  • Presented financial data and performed cost-benefit analysis, clarifying technology expenses for CFOs and Product Owners.
  • Contributed to cost reduction initiatives in consumables, achieving significant savings.
  • Analyzed gearing ratios to determine optimal headcount mix, maximizing operational efficiency.
  • Developed expense models and dashboards, delivering concise insights to stakeholders.
  • Partnered with Finance and Business Management teams to identify drivers of data expenses for effective cost management.

Associate, Financial Analysis

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Bengaluru
07.2018 - 09.2022
  • Conducted in-depth expense analysis and strategic planning for Home Lending products, optimizing cost efficiency.
  • Presented financials and performed cost-benefit analysis, clarifying technology expenses for CFOs and product owners.
  • Managed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), budgeting, and forecasting for Home Lending products to ensure financial stability.
  • Prepared comprehensive business cases with benefit assumptions for Servicing products, facilitating informed decisions.
  • Developed expense models and visual dashboards to deliver clear insights to stakeholders.
  • Analyzed gearing ratios across all products to determine optimal headcount mix, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with Finance, Business Management, Architecture, and Technology teams to implement effective cost management strategies.
  • Played a key role in Home Lending's cost reduction initiatives, achieving substantial savings in consumables.

Lead Analyst - Apps and Cloud Business Finance

Oracle India Private Limited
Bengaluru
01.2016 - 07.2018
  • Transformed Cloud reporting and revenue recognition processes, emphasizing strategic business partnerships.
  • Conducted thorough analysis of subscription models, delivering insights on effective revenue strategies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless annual budgeting for Cloud revenue and OPEX.
  • Performed margin analyses for Cloud and Applications, offering insights on profitability and cost efficiency.
  • Developed revenue recognition methodologies for Cloud subscriptions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
  • Streamlined standard reporting processes, enhancing accuracy and timeliness of financial information.
  • Prepared quarterly financial review packs for Sales VP and CEO, utilizing data visualization tools for clarity.
  • Created regional decks with data visualization tools, presenting comprehensive financial insights for decision-making.

Team Lead - Payroll Reporting, Operations Finance

Tesco Bengaluru
Bengaluru
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Steered a three-member team in UK Payroll Finance to manage £3.8 billion Operations Finance line reports.
  • Ensured data integrity in budgeting for UK retail, enhancing accuracy in financial comparisons.
  • Analyzed Payroll & Productivity metrics across store formats, delivering precise insights for business decisions.
  • Compiled and presented monthly MIS reports with variance analysis to aid informed management decisions.
  • Consistently met SLAs by delivering high-quality KPI reports, aligning with stakeholder expectations.
  • Produced bespoke reports on demand, providing strategic insights into business positions.
  • Cultivated strong stakeholder relationships through governance calls and effective communication strategies.
  • Facilitated audit readiness by leading discussions with internal and external auditors on sub-processes.

Process Lead - Network Development, Distribution Finance

Tesco Bengaluru
Bengaluru
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Led budget management for new depot openings, reducing store distribution costs and supporting future sales growth.
  • Analyzed diverse data sets, delivering critical insights for decision-making on depot closures and openings.
  • Tracked one-off and operational costs, ensuring precise financial monitoring and control across projects.
  • Prepared sales versus cost reports for UK Tesco depots, facilitating effective performance evaluation and strategic planning.
  • Developed capital management accounts, providing comprehensive information on distribution business area.
  • Generated weekly and periodic capital cash forecasts, enhancing financial planning and resource allocation.
  • Created long-term budgets for property profits segment and revenue budgets for net development cost centers, ensuring financial stability.
  • Managed purchase orders by addressing aged capital and revenue orders and initiating new ones as required.

Accounts/Senior Accounts Executive - Payroll, Operations Finance

Tesco Bengaluru
Bengaluru
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Managed payroll processes for UK retail stores, ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Conducted periodic budget vs. actuals analysis, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Prepared and submitted management reports, weekly books, and payroll performance reports within established SLAs.
  • Maintained accuracy of balance sheet accounts and P&L lines to ensure financial integrity.
  • Analyzed standard and ad hoc reports for customers, ensuring relevance and precision.
  • Generated new reports on demand to support decision-making processes.
  • Facilitated governance calls with business partners to strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Education

Bachelors in Commerce -

Seshadripuram College
Bangalore
01.2007

Skills

  • SAP, Essbase, ThoughtSpot, Tableau & Alteryx
  • ERP: Oracle Financials 11i, Oracle Financial Analyzer, Oracle Discoverer, Data Visualization, Core Financials, Sales Intelligence, Business Objects and MSOffice

Accomplishments

  • Received multiple iCore awards and peer-to-peer awards for collaboration and ownership for consistent efforts on the budgeting process in PXT finance and business management
  • Leading the Knowledge Hub Core team initiatives and employee engagement initiatives consistently and successfully
  • Partnering with the GF&BM sports committee to organize events across the finance teams
  • Volunteering for the Women in Finance Conclave and playing an active role in the collaboration of finance folks from other corporate
  • Recognized with a SPOT award twice at Oracle for good performance during quarter-end
  • Received SPOT and various VALUE awards as a part of the R&R program for both the Payroll and Network development teams in Tesco

Others

  • Representing the company for the cricket team and won tournaments in the corporate circuit
  • Avid biker traveled across India, community lead of a biking community called BrosOnWheelsOffici
  • Various initiatives were developed and executed under this club
  • Volunteer at the Samiksha Cancer Foundation
  • Campaign member at Karunashraya Cancer Care Center

Timeline

Associate Vice President, PXT Finance & Business Management

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
10.2022 - Current

Associate, Financial Analysis

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
07.2018 - 09.2022

Lead Analyst - Apps and Cloud Business Finance

Oracle India Private Limited
01.2016 - 07.2018

Team Lead - Payroll Reporting, Operations Finance

Tesco Bengaluru
01.2013 - 01.2016

Process Lead - Network Development, Distribution Finance

Tesco Bengaluru
01.2011 - 01.2013

Accounts/Senior Accounts Executive - Payroll, Operations Finance

Tesco Bengaluru
01.2007 - 01.2011

Bachelors in Commerce -

Seshadripuram College
Roshan Ramesh