RUCHI SHARMA
New Delhi
Summary
Results-driven Chartered Accountant (CA) with over 11 years of post-qualification experience specializing in Financial Planning and Analysis, Business Valuations, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Budgeting and Forecasting. Demonstrated expertise in providing strategic financial insights to drive business growth and optimize operational performance. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, executing complex financial analyses, and advising senior management on key decision-making processes. Committed to excellence, continuous learning, and delivering tangible results in dynamic and challenging environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager (Business Valuations)
Ernst & Young LLP (GDS)
11.2021 - Current
- Leading comprehensive equity and credit research initiatives across diverse sectors to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Directing and executing valuation analyses, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis (CCA), and precedent transactions analysis (PTA), to assess the financial health and market position of companies using various profit allocation methods including PWERM, OPM, CSE
- Managing a team of analysts to conduct thorough due diligence, ensuring accuracy and reliability of financial models and reports.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify investment opportunities and risks, facilitating informed investment strategies.
- Advising senior management and key stakeholders on valuation methodologies, market trends, and investment implications to optimize portfolio performance.
- Cultivating relationships with clients and stakeholders, providing expert guidance and support in navigating complex financial landscapes.
- Contributing to the development and enhancement of valuation frameworks, methodologies, and tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
MANAGER, Financial Planning & Analysis
Genpact (Client - Mondelez International)
Noida
11.2016 - 09.2021
- Managed the annual planning and budgeting process for the Chocolate and Gum & Candy business categories across three countries (France, Belgium, and Netherlands).
- Managed Trade Deals for the Global Airport and high seas market across all business segments, while leading a team of analysts known for consistently receiving excellent client feedback.
- Provided senior management with meaningful, concise, and clear analysis, including variance analysis on financial issues and performance (actual versus budget/forecast/prior quarter/prior year, etc.).
- Facilitated Solution identification, Knowledge transfer documentation, team training, query resolution, and stabilization of teams post-transition.
- Developed internal controls and presented monthly financial reports for all profit centers.
- Conducted financial evaluations across all areas of the business and actively participated in monthly sales, marketing, and demand planning meetings, while managing process-level SLAs.
- Recognized as an annual award winner for 4 consecutive years.
SENIOR ANALYST, Transaction Advisory Services
Ernst & Young LLP
Gurgaon
11.2014 - 11.2016
Mondelez
- Led projects on day to day basis with different teams, writing reports, preparing pitches and Q&A list as part of discussion with the clients
- Conducted training sessions/knowledge sharing sessions for teams on technical subject matters (Du Pont Analysis, exposure to multiple M&A deals)
- Conducted training sessions/knowledge sharing sessions for teams on technical subject matters (Du Pont Analysis, Vol-mix analysis, EVA analysis, etc.) and some best practices to be followed specific to industry(ies),
- Various SPOT Awards and monthly RAVE (Random Acts of Values and Excellence).
TEAM LEAD - MIS Reporting (Finance)
Olam International
Chennai
11.2012 - 07.2014
- Embarked on my journey as a consultant and swiftly advanced to the role of Team Lead within 6 months, overseeing a team of 6 individuals responsible for managing the MIS function of finance.
- Led major aspects of financial reporting, including analysis and planning on a monthly basis, overseeing a portfolio of 6 products and approximately 15 major profit centers worldwide.
- Conducted Due Diligence, Business Case Modeling, What-if Analysis, External Benchmarking, and Forensic Analysis.
- Monitored and reported on performance targets, successfully reconciling previously neglected accounts through extensive research and collaboration with various departments.
- Achieved cost savings by streamlining operations, downsizing the team, implementing automation, and standardizing several processes.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Chennai Chapter
05.2012
Bachelor of Commerce -
Madras Christian College, University of Madras
01.2009
Skills
- Business performance improvement
- Deadline-oriented
- Workflow Management
- Relationship Building
- Calibration expertise
- Analytical Thinking
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Investigative research
- Data Analysis
- Legal Compliance
- Budget Adherence
- Safety Audit Support
Languages
- English, Native
- Hindi, Native
- German, Elementary
- French, Elementary
Timeline
Manager (Business Valuations)
Ernst & Young LLP (GDS)
11.2021 - Current
MANAGER, Financial Planning & Analysis
Genpact (Client - Mondelez International)
11.2016 - 09.2021
SENIOR ANALYST, Transaction Advisory Services
Ernst & Young LLP
11.2014 - 11.2016
TEAM LEAD - MIS Reporting (Finance)
Olam International
11.2012 - 07.2014
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Chennai Chapter
Bachelor of Commerce -
Madras Christian College, University of Madras
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