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Suryakant Das

Suryakant Das

Manager - Finance Operations
Bengaluru

Summary

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY


Strategic and results-oriented Finance professional with 12 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. Adept at driving business performance through data-driven insights, forecasting, and budgeting. Proven track record in collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement financial strategies that enhance profitability and operational efficiency. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager - Finance Operations

HSBC
09.2021 - Current
  • Working closely with European leadership stakeholders and responsible for Month-end close, Forecasting & Budgeting process to facilitate decision making and support for future business strategies.
  • Performing revenue analysis for business units and product level on a monthly and quarterly basis management reports and make recommendations on a timely manner.
  • Analyzing actual financial performance with budgets and forecasts using financial analysis, including variance analysis, to pinpoint key drivers and offer suggestions for improvement and corrective actions.
  • Prepare and present financial reports and decks to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators and insights.
  • Collaborate closely with accounting, business finance and upstream systems teams to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
  • Work closely with Business partners on annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial targets.
  • Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support business planning and decision-making.
  • Deliver ad hoc reporting as required to support the various business initiatives and project overall.
  • Work with cross-functional teams and provided Monthly and quarterly financial reviews, assisted the management in analyzing revenue forecasts and identify areas for cost optimization
  • Participate and support seniors in FP&A projects and drive standardization and improvement
  • Enhance customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Exposure to work with Cognos (TM1), Oracle-HFM, Power BI, Anaplan and other financial reporting systems.

FP&A Specialist

Finastra
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Responsible for Monthly book closure accurately and preparation of financial reports like Bookings, Flash Report, Revenue by LOB, EBITA, P&L, Backlog & Pipeline as per the global closing periods.
  • Conduct variance analysis between Actuals vs Budgets & Forecasts along with the reasons for the key variances with commentaries to take corrective action and minimize variance.
  • Assisted in the development of financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term financial plans.
  • Analyzed financial statements and performance metrics to support strategic decision-making.
  • Performed ad hoc financial analyses to support various business initiatives and projects.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.

Senior Financial Analyst

DXC Technology
11.2017 - 09.2019
  • Contribute to monthly processes, including long range planning, monthly budget and forecasting.
  • Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations.
  • Improved budget forecasting through meticulous monitoring of expenses and revenue streams.
  • Prepare accurate, timely and insightful monthly variance reporting to partner departments Forge meaningful relationships with departmental beads and become a trusted FP&A partner.
  • Increased financial accuracy by conducting in-depth analyses of financial data and trends.
  • Conducted thorough market analysis, informing executive leadership on industry trends and competitor performance.
  • Excellence in working with senior management in the preparation of annual budget, monthly forecasts, and strategic plans.
  • Review and sign off process checklist / operating procedures including updates
  • Participate in Departmental / Global Projects; Lead simple projects under regular reviews and guidance; Propose proactive course corrections
  • Conducting root cause analysis on key issues and provide solutions for the same.
  • Draw conclusions regarding financial performance and recommend ways to sustain and improve performance and follow up on recommendation to verify implementation

Assistant Manager

Atos Global IT Solutions
10.2015 - 11.2017
  • Worked with Business Partners & regional CFO responsible for Month end Actuals, Forecasts & Annual Budgets process.
  • Performing Revenue Analysis & Cost Analysis by transaction & customer levels to finalize the figures by passing accrual, deferral, prepayment & outstanding entries in financial system.
  • Doing Profitability Analysis for Operating Profit & EBITDA by business units & service line level & preparing presentation on KPIs, I.e. External Revenue, Standalone Revenue, Operating Profit, EBITDA & Capex.
  • Preparing monthly Revenue Forecasts by analyzing Revenue Backlog, Pipeline & order entry Information discussing with business partners & uploading the forecast into HFM.
  • Analyzing the RUN rate consistencies on Revenue, operating Profit & Operating Expenses.
  • Making analysis on Balance sheet & Cash flow& analyzing the key movements.
  • Assisting in preparation of Annual Budget process & allocating the budget to different business drivers and fixing their target & loading of the figures in to the HFM.
  • Consolidating of various management reports for group reporting & preparing presentation.
  • Doing process automation & preparing templates by using advanced excel formulas to improvement deliverables.
  • Preparing business Action Plan Report to analyze the risk & opportunities about the business.

Senior Financial Analyst

S&P Global
10.2009 - 01.2015
  • Analyzing on company's Financial Statements i.e. Income Statements, Balance Sheets & Cash Flow statements to know about financial Standing & Industry Bench marking of the company.
  • Analysing & reporting the Month End & Quarter End Financials for Revenue, Operating expenses, Operating Margin & analysing the trend on business line, Market & customer wise.
  • Performing Revenue, Expenses & Profitability Analysis at Business Unit level.
  • Perform Trend analysis and variance analysis to identify variance between actual, forecast and budget.
  • Assisting in preparation of annual budget process & allocating the budget to different business drivers and fixing their target & loading of the figures into the financial system.
  • Review and analyse balance sheet reports to verify financial integrity of assets and liabilities
  • Deliver ad hoc reporting as required to support the function overall.
  • Increased financial accuracy by conducting in-depth analyses of financial data and trends.
  • Conducted thorough market analysis, informing executive leadership on industry trends and competitor performance.
  • Delivered accurate projections by designing robust forecasting techniques tailored to specific business segments.

Education

MBA - Master of Finance & Control

Utkal University
06.2007 - 06.2009

Skills

  • Financial planning & Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Financial Controlling , Financial Reporting

  • Management Reporting, Stakeholders Management, Team Leadership

Accomplishments

    Travel European countries (France, Germany & Belgium) and successfully transitioned the finance process from Corporate office to India Shared Services within the stipulated periods to establish Finance Controlling processes seamlessly.

Additional Information

  • Awarded as Rising Star Award for process automation in HSBC in 2023
  • Awarded as FINSTRA EXCEL Award for successful implementation of Anaplan in FINASTRA in 2020
  • Awarded as Best Employee Award for process automation in DXC Technology in 2018
  • Awarded as Best Performance Award for Cost Control in Atos in 2017.
  • Awarded as Best Performance Award for process automation in Atos in 2016.
  • Stood as a Business Star Award on the floor consistently in S&P Global in 2013 & 2014.
  • Team Management : - Taking care of 5 associates for reporting activities.


Software

Cognos (TM1) , Power BI , Oracle- HFM

Anaplan , Advanced Excel , SQL

Interests

Confident & ability to handle stress full situation

Ability to lead and motivate a team in fast paced environment

Adaptability and flexibility towards situation

Languages

English
Hindi

Timeline

Manager - Finance Operations

HSBC
09.2021 - Current

FP&A Specialist

Finastra
09.2019 - 09.2021

Senior Financial Analyst

DXC Technology
11.2017 - 09.2019

Assistant Manager

Atos Global IT Solutions
10.2015 - 11.2017

Senior Financial Analyst

S&P Global
10.2009 - 01.2015

MBA - Master of Finance & Control

Utkal University
06.2007 - 06.2009

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