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Suman Sarkar

Pune

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A)Team Lead FP&AManager FP&AFinance Business Partner

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Hybrid
Location: Pune, India
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

138000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home option

Summary

Experienced FP&A professional with 14 years in multinational environments, specializing in financial consolidation, forecasting, and business partnering. Drives financial accuracy and optimizes planning processes while delivering data-driven insights to senior leadership. Collaborates with stakeholders to automate processes and analyze performance, supporting strategic decision-making.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Cytel
10.2022 - Current
  • Led forecasting and budgeting cycles (~USD 167M), improving planning accuracy
  • Delivered timely, accurate financial reports, KPI dashboards, and variance analysis that supported FP&A leadership decision-making
  • Provided detailed commentaries and actionable insights on financial variances, enhancing understanding of performance drivers
  • Developed and automated dashboards using Power BI for streamlined reporting and enhanced data visibility
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business goals, strengthening collaboration and strategic alignment
  • Aggregate and consolidate financial data of all business units for comprehensive reporting
  • Conducted ad-hoc analysis to facilitate strategic decision-making

Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Syngenta / Manpower Group
05.2019 - 10.2022
  • Managed multi-market reporting and analysis for USD 1.7B APAC portfolio, providing insights that informed cross-market decision-making
  • Led budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for regional operations, ensuring alignment with strategic financial objectives
  • Built dashboards for working capital, revenue, and profitability tracking, facilitating real-time performance insights
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across functions and geographies to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy

Financial Analyst

Syngenta India
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Provided financial insights on sales performance for USD 350M business to inform strategic decisions
  • Analyzed financial data to facilitate operational decision-making processes
  • Developed financial models for budgeting and forecasting scenarios.
  • Created business review decks and strategic recommendations that informed management discussions
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve accuracy of financial reporting

Senior Consultant

Enablerrz Consulting
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Enhanced credit and collections processes, improving operational effectiveness
  • Streamlined receivables management, reducing DSO
  • Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to enhance collaboration and communication.

Deputy Manager Financce

Railroad Logistics India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
12.2010 - 01.2016
  • Directed a team of 3 direct reports and 12 branch accountants.
  • Prepared financial reports, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Managed debtor and bank reconciliations while coordinating with banks for loans and limits.
  • Streamlined billing process, reducing outstanding collections from 120 days to 53 days.

Education

MBA - Finance

Pune University
Pune

Skills

  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Variance analysis
  • Financial reporting
  • Financial analysis
  • Margin analysis
  • Risk and compliance monitoring
  • BI and ERP expertise
  • ERP systems proficiency
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Process optimization
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Stakeholder management

Websites

Timeline

Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Cytel
10.2022 - Current

Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Syngenta / Manpower Group
05.2019 - 10.2022

Financial Analyst

Syngenta India
01.2018 - 05.2019

Senior Consultant

Enablerrz Consulting
01.2016 - 12.2017

Deputy Manager Financce

Railroad Logistics India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2010 - 01.2016

MBA - Finance

Pune University

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