SWAPNA WATHARE
Pune
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with extensive experience at Vodafone Intelligent Solutions, excelling in FP&A, budgeting, and management reporting. Proven track record in driving cost optimization and enhancing financial governance. Recognized for innovative automation and effective team leadership, consistently delivering high-impact results and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy General Manager (FP&A and Decision Support)
Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (VOIS)
Pune
04.2016 - Current
- FP&A lead UK entities (Deputy General Manager) – Oct’24 till date
- FP&A lead India center (Sr Manager) - May’21 to Sep’24
- Record to Report (Manager) – May’18 to April’21
- Controlling (Dy Manager) – April’17 to April’18
- Finance Business Partnering - Technology & CARE (Dy Manager) – April’16 to March’17
- Led detailed budgets, quarterly forecasts, LRP, cash flow and balance sheet projections & management reporting for India & UK entities.
- Strong cross-functional exposure across FP&A, Record-to-Report, Controlling, and Finance Business Partnering.
- Known for automation and systems innovation, in monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements (GL level cashflow, balance sheet models & Opex reports) for the management.
- Provides high-impact support to Finance business partners, ensuring alignment with group guidance and organizational changes.
- Effective team lead, focused on team engagement, knowledge sharing, creating backups-based teams, and developing team confidence.
- Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset, simplifying templates and improving planning, reporting, and review processes.
- Awarded 'Vodafone Star': FY 2024–25: Led complex management reporting and forecasting for VSOL entities, successfully delivering the first HFM submission through strong FP&A, FinOps expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.
- FY 2023–24: Served as FP&A SPOC for ZBX initiative, driving zero-based cost optimization, cost-per-unit improvement, and sustainable savings across payroll and non-payroll spends.
- FY 2021–23: Simplified recharges and Opex accounting/review mechanisms for the India center, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and financial governance.
- FY 2019–20: Stepped into critical responsibilities during role transition; closed statutory audit with zero observations, independently managed Goodwill valuation, and led the APA team, ensuring robust SOX controls.
- FY 2018–19: Recognized for process simplification in Opex accounting and reviews, strengthening compliance and standardization.
- Winner of the 'Global Wellbeing Challenge 2018', demonstrating a strong commitment to personal resilience, work-life balance, and sustained performance under pressure.
- Consistently recognized as a high performer, earning Top Talent and Top Performer ratings across four consecutive years (FY2019–FY2023).
Deputy Manager (Costing & MIS reporting)
Burckhardt Compression India Pvt Ltd
Pune
04.2011 - 04.2016
- Delivered forecasting and profitability insights through trend analysis of historical and current financial data.
- Partnered with department heads to drive Opex, CAPEX, sales, and order-intake forecasts.
- Supported product pricing decisions by analyzing cost structures and collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, and sales teams.
- Led project cost analysis for ongoing and completed projects, ensuring accurate margin and performance tracking.
- Managed end-to-end MIS reporting in COGNOS and prepared management reports, including cost center reviews and audit support.
- A Swiss multinational corporation
- Achieved two promotions within a span of three years, recognizing sustained performance and expanded responsibilities.
Sr Officer – Costing & reporting
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd
Kolhapur
09.2008 - 04.2011
- Recognized with the 'Best Performance Award' three times for delivering measurable impact through cost audit automation, ensuring seamless inventory migration during mergers, and building robust MIS reporting frameworks.
Education
ICWA -
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
ICMA Institute01.2011
M.Com -
Shivaji University
Kolhapur, Maharashtra01.2008
B.Com -
Shivaji University
Kolhapur, Maharashtra01.2006
Skills
- FP&A
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- MIS & Dashboards
- Cost & P&L Control
- Business Partnering
- Cash Flow & Balance Sheet Analysis
- Management reporting
- Data analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial modeling
Timeline
Deputy General Manager (FP&A and Decision Support)
Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (VOIS)
04.2016 - Current
Deputy Manager (Costing & MIS reporting)
Burckhardt Compression India Pvt Ltd
04.2011 - 04.2016
Sr Officer – Costing & reporting
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd
09.2008 - 04.2011
ICWA -
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
M.Com -
Shivaji University
B.Com -
Shivaji University