Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist with experience in developing accurate forecasts, optimizing cost strategies, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. Proven ability to deliver data-driven insights and enhance financial reporting processes. Eager to leverage expertise in financial planning and analysis to drive strategic initiatives and support business growth.
Supported annual budget preparation and consolidation for global business units in HFM, delivering accurate P&L, KPI, and headcount forecasts.
Refreshed predictive financial forecasts and performed P&L variance analysis of actuals against forecast and budget, identifying the key drivers of deviations.
Prepared monthly actuals decks, Risk and Opportunity reports, Headcount reports, and Bookings reports for management review.
Delivered ad hoc financial reports and analyses on request, turning around urgent queries from stakeholders and leadership.
Prepared profitability and performance reports with data-driven recommendations to support business decisions.
Standardized budgeting and forecasting SOPs, improving forecast accuracy and shortening the close cycle.
Maintained THOR Booking Reports with full reconciliation and validation, ensuring data accuracy for collections and procurement reporting.
Supported period-end close and project-level financial tracking, producing accurate and insightful reports.
Prepared profitability and performance reports with data-driven recommendations to support business decisions.
Standardized budgeting and forecasting SOPs, improving forecast accuracy and shortening the close cycle.
Article Assistant, Tax & Compliance
2 Years 2 Months
KPNB and Associates | 01.2019 - 03.2021
Completed GST Annual Returns (GSTR-9) and Reconciliation Statements (GSTR-9B) for multinational corporations, ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations.
Coordinated GST filing processes and managed GST refund documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy.
Prepared quarterly TDS returns and income tax filings for multiple entities, achieving timely submissions and adherence to regulations.
Article Assistant, Audit & Financial Accounting
2 Years 3 Months
Mahashabde Thite and Associates | 02.2017 - 05.2019
Conducted bank audits covering ratio analysis, NPA provisioning, and advance verification, developing analytical skills applicable to financial planning.
Prepared and finalized books of accounts for various entities with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing entries.
Managed complex accounting entries including fixed assets, withholding taxes, indirect taxes, and statutory compliance.
Education
MBA
Sinhgad Business School | 06-2024
CA Intermediate
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) | 05-2019
B.Com
Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce | 04-2018
Skills
Forecasting
Budgeting
Variance Analysis
Financial Modelling
Strategic Planning
KPI Development
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Advanced Excel
Power BI
Hyperion Financial Management
SAP Business Objects
IFRS & IND AS
Accomplishments
Recognized with the XTRAMILE Award for outstanding performance in financial planning and analysis.