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Seetharaman Thopa

Bangalore

Summary

Results-driven FP&A Analyst with over 11 years of experience specializing in financial planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and MIS reporting. Proven ability to deliver data-driven insights that enhance financial performance and support strategic decision-making. Expertise in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive cost efficiency and improve reporting accuracy. Proficient in Power BI, Oracle R12, SAP, and Advanced Excel, with a strong emphasis on automation and process improvement to streamline operations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager

Ernst & Young
06.2020 - Current
  • 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
  • Liaising with GL team on a monthly to make sure that all the prepaid amortization schedules are updated properly
  • 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 by making use of VBA automation.
  • Integrating the Plan Data and Actuals data by making use of Power query in providing the variance analysis (Ops statement) which helps higher management in decision making process.
  • Preparation of input excel templates applying the Financial Modelling skillset 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
  • 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.
  • Preparation of cost rates by making use of secondary data that helps in Payroll planning process.
  • Preparation of Consolidated Power BI Dashboards which help both Operations in reviewing the contracts and Global functional leaders to see Variance analysis of Actuals vs Budget along with Annualized over or under spend details.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Financial Analyst

Nuance Communications
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
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
05.2014

Bachelor Of Technology - Electronics And Communication

Narayana Engineering College
04.2011

Skills

  • Financial Planning & Analysis – Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost Analysis, Variance Analysis
  • Technical Expertise – Power BI, Microsoft Power Query, Power Pivot, Advanced Excel
  • ERP & Financial Systems – Oracle R12 Financials, SAP (End User), Oracle EPM/Hyperion
  • Process Automation – Dashboarding, Data Integration, Digital Finance, EYQAI for automating the recurring tasks
  • Management Skills – Task Delegation, Team Collaboration, Time Management

Accomplishments

  • Ernst & Young
  • Spot Awards – Q4 FY23, Q1 FY24, Q3 FY24, Q1 FY25, Q2 FY25, Q4FY25 at EY
  • Recognized for single-handedly managing a critical process without additional FTE for nine months, ensuring seamless operations and efficiency.
  • Bronze Badges – Data Visualization (Power BI), Data Integration, 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

Bachelor Of Technology - Electronics And Communication

Narayana Engineering College

Master Of Business Administration - Finance

Christ University Institute of Management

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