Experienced finance professional skilled in commercial finance analysis, operations, and strategic thinking. Proven track record in enhancing efficiency, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful financial insights while aligning with corporate standards.
Overview
1824
1824
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Commercial Finance Analyst
Cisco Systems (India) Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
06.202 - Current
Review, analyze, and negotiate price and terms and conditions of commercial proposals for global customers.
Analyze customer requirements for optimal agreements, and collaborate with sales to align deals with company goals.
Develop and implement creative pricing proposals through strategic discussions.
Act as liaison among Sales, Legal, and Finance.
Provide pricing recommendations and analyses to management.
Engage stakeholders for cost and price optimization.
Handle pricing for multi-million-dollar projects across key regions.
Present business cases and prepare deal notes for approvals.
Price various deals for valuable customers in Enterprise, Public, SMB, and SP segments.
Managed top customers of multi-million dollars in EMEAR and India regions include LVMH Fashion Group France, Tamil Nadu School Project, L'Oreal, Decathlon, IHG, Metro Cash and Carry, ITC Hotel, Jio Meraki SMB, Grasim Paints, Airtel Africa, Max Healthcare, Istanbul Grand Airport, Boulanger, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Vodafone, and many more.
Specialist Financial Services-Operations
Cisco Systems India Pvt. Ltd
New Delhi
07.2013 - 05.2022
Managed on-book and off-book funding processes, including refunds, Blind Discounts with a TAT of 24hrs of processing.
Prepared and generated weekly MIS reports for senior management.
Managed vendor relations and ensured compliance with corporate standards.
Ensured quality work by adhering to company policies and building strong stakeholder relationships.
Served as the point of contact for funding and discount operations.
Streamlined workflows and maintained global partner profiles.
Conducted training sessions on financial processes.
Implemented process improvements and training programs to enhance team performance.
Business Analyst
Cisco Capital for ABL Financial Services
New Delhi
09.2011 - 06.2013
Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions
Processed daily requests for blind discounts for US, Canada, LATAM, EMEAR, and APJC Theatres within TAT/SLA
Facilitated transition process by clearing significant backlogs for blind discounts
Generated weekly Blind Discount Reports to assist Sales Team in forecasting
Formulated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process manuals, and requirements for blind discounts across global theatres
Education
Master of Science - Finance
ICFAI School of Financial Studies
Kolkata, West Bengal
07.2008 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Calcutta
Kolkata, India
01.2005 - 01.2007
Skills
Deal Pricing and Valuation
Timeline
Specialist Financial Services-Operations
Cisco Systems India Pvt. Ltd
07.2013 - 05.2022
Business Analyst
Cisco Capital for ABL Financial Services
09.2011 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Finance
ICFAI School of Financial Studies
07.2008 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Calcutta
01.2005 - 01.2007
Commercial Finance Analyst
Cisco Systems (India) Pvt Ltd
06.202 - Current
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