Diligent and Self driven FP&A lead with 8+ year of experience in Tesco Bengaluru and 2 years in Hewlett Packard Enterprise, excelled in financial statement analysis and fostering stakeholder communication. Current tenure is marked by streamlining financial processes, leading to significant cost savings, and mentoring teams towards operational excellence, demonstrating a blend of analytical prowess and collaborative leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Lead FP&A
Tesco Bengaluru Private Limited
08.2023 - Current
Budgeting and forecasting the store expenses, property costs, investment income and depreciation.
Oversaw the annual budgeting process from start to finish, collaborating closely with department heads to align resources with strategic priorities.
Developed and executed strategic plans for process improvement, driving operational excellence across the organization.
Analyzed existing processes to identify opportunities for optimization, recommending changes that led to significant cost savings and improved performance.
Identified root causes of recurring issues through rigorous problem-solving techniques, developing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
Streamlined financial reporting processes by implementing automated systems, leading to improved efficiency and accuracy.
Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
Senior Associate
Tesco Bengaluru Private Limited
03.2018 - 07.2023
Worked across various teams in FP&A, was responsible for reporting and planning works.
Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns.
Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
Led cross-functional teams in continuous improvement projects, resulting in enhanced productivity and reduced costs.
Made recommendations to reduce waste, increase utilization and reduce costs via enhancements to procedures, business practices, and systems.
Reviewed work of junior associates, identified knowledge gaps, corrected mistakes and recommended changes to prevent future mistakes and improve performance.
Associate
Tesco Bengaluru Private Limited
10.2015 - 02.2017
Performed various reports on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
Was an Individual contributor, took ownership of entire process and was the single point of contact.
Worked varied hours to meet ad hoc requests and business needs.
Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
Simplified 3 reports which saves 624 hours annually.
Associate
Tesco Bengaluru Private Limited
10.2013 - 10.2015
Performed various reports on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
Was an Individual contributor, took ownership of entire process and was the single point of contact.
Worked varied hours to meet ad hoc requests and business needs.
Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
Simplified 3 reports which saves 624 hours annually.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Sri Sai Sathyanarayana College
Bengaluru
04.2001 -
Skills
Financial statement analysis
Report Preparation
Budgeting and Forecasting
Data Analysis
Stakeholder Communication
Variance Analysis
Financial statement analysis
Hobbies
Drawing and Painting
Cooking
Gardening
Cycling
Nature photography
Timeline
Lead FP&A
Tesco Bengaluru Private Limited
08.2023 - Current
Senior Associate
Tesco Bengaluru Private Limited
03.2018 - 07.2023
Associate
Tesco Bengaluru Private Limited
10.2015 - 02.2017
Associate
Tesco Bengaluru Private Limited
10.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Sri Sai Sathyanarayana College
04.2001 -
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