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Seetharaman Thopa

Seetharaman Thopa

FPNA Analyst
Bangalore

Summary

Experienced FP&A analyst with over 10 years of expertise in planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and MIS reporting. Proven track record of delivering accurate financial insights and recommendations to drive strategic decision-making. Skilled in identifying trends, analyzing data, and providing actionable recommendations to optimize financial performance. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Demonstrates strong attention to detail and effectively communicates complex financial information to stakeholders at all levels.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Deputy Manager

Ernst & Young
Bengaluru
06.2020 - Current
  • FTE reporting on a monthly basis to track the New hires, Transfer in and Transfer out details and updating the forecast based on actuals on monthly basis in Rolling Forecast tool
  • Review of costs and managing monthly accruals
  • Preparation of Balance sheet tracker and make sure all the accruals are released pertaining to prior year and keeping the books up to date with solid business reasons
  • Coordinating with AP, GL and AR teams for accurate month end close process
  • Drive monthly calls with Operational leadership to check on the renewal of contracts and include the same in Month end close process
  • As a Financial Review Officer Support provide regular recurring reports, analysis and insights to Global functional group heads in Decision making process
  • Function specific reports with variance analysis and commentary is provided to FRO (Financial Review Officer) in decision making process
  • Preparation of input templates and sharing the same to Operational leadership as part of Planning and forecasting process
  • Also discussing the strategical thoughts of Operations team and converting the same to Financial Planning process
  • Preparation of cost rates that helps in Payroll planning process
  • Preparation of Consolidated Power BI Dashboards which help both Operations and Global functional leaders in decision making process on monthly and quarterly basis
  • Creation of New Engagements and Renaming of Engagements have been provided to Operation leaders by coordinating with Billings team
  • Liaising with GL team on a monthly to make sure that all the prepaid amortization schedules are updated properly

Financial Analyst

Nuance Communications
Bengaluru
10.2017 - 05.2020
  • Headcount reporting on monthly basis to reconcile Oracle Hyperion employee data with HRIS data and track employee details each month
  • Manage month end close and accrual processes by working with G&A team and business owners
  • Creating Opex workbooks for all COGS Business owners of Healthcare Finance Team
  • Performs variance analysis and investigates expense fluctuations on monthly & Quarterly and reports to higher management if there is any odd trending
  • Update and maintain Dashboards and track Division key Performance Indicators
  • Schedules NTS Quarterly Finance review call with top management
  • Assist with quarterly forecasting and annual planning in Excel models, and Oracle EPM/Hyperion
  • Preparing the monthly M&A costs reports and track the actuals costs to match to the M&A Plan
  • Updates TBH (To Be Hired) for the Terminated employees in Forecast cycles by checking with the HR of corresponding departments

Senior Financial Analyst

Oracle India Private Ltd
Bengaluru
05.2014 - 09.2017
  • Headcount Actuals Reporting based on inputs from the HR Team and do forecasting for the Headcount by Cost Centre and by LOB
  • It also includes Headcount period movement of tracking the new hires, Transfer in, Transfer out and Termination count details
  • Budgeting and forecasting for operating expenses based on the inputs from Business and present to the Finance controller for their review using Hyperion Forecast and Hyperion Budget Application
  • Preparation of Performance Packs, KPI, Business Packs and Top Management Summary Reports
  • Schedules and drive bi-monthly headcount, Detailed income statement and expense forecast calls across all business units/service lines
  • Standardized headcount and Expense Transaction Detail processes and reporting so as to advice the financial controllers across manager’s direct reports
  • Standardized the Forecast input file for all the Lobs by creating a simplified format
  • Preparation of cost center report on monthly basis to track the new cost centers in a LOB
  • Vendor Health Check evaluation to support the Contract negotiations, due diligence and risk management

Education

Master Of Business Administration - Finance

Christ University Institute of Management
Bangalore
06.2012 - 05.2014

Bachelor Of Technology - Electronics And Communication

Narayana Engineering College
Nellore
06.2007 - 04.2011

Skills

Well versed with Oracle R12 Financials,

SAP end user,

Microsoft Applications,

Power BI

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Accomplishments

    Ernst & Young

  • Spot awards in Q4FY23, Q1FY24, Q3FY24 and Q1FY25.
  • Earned 3 Bronze badges in Data visualization through Power BI, Data Integration and Digital Domains.

Timeline

Deputy Manager

Ernst & Young
06.2020 - Current

Financial Analyst

Nuance Communications
10.2017 - 05.2020

Senior Financial Analyst

Oracle India Private Ltd
05.2014 - 09.2017

Master Of Business Administration - Finance

Christ University Institute of Management
06.2012 - 05.2014

Bachelor Of Technology - Electronics And Communication

Narayana Engineering College
06.2007 - 04.2011

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