Utsab Ghosh
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven financial leader with expertise in portfolio management and stakeholder engagement. Specializes in financial planning and analysis, driving revenue growth and optimizing budgets. Delivers actionable insights to enhance forecast accuracy and operational efficiency while mentoring talent to improve financial outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, GPS Practice
Deloitte
Hyderabad
09.2019 - Current
- · Promoted to Manager (June 2021) for demonstrated leadership in team and portfolio management, expanding scope to Engagement Financial Advisor (EFA) responsibilities focused on budgeting, forecasting, and variance-to-plan management across a multi-portfolio book of work.
- · Led 3 portfolios with 28 team members (including 4 Assistant Managers (AMs) and 1 Delivery Manager (DM)) across Hyderabad and Bengaluru, providing integrated oversight of delivery execution, staffing plans, and engagement financial health.
- · Owned portfolio-level budget planning and baselining: partnered with Lead Client Service Partners (LCSPs) and Partner/Principal/Managing Directors (PPMDs) during annual account planning to translate scope and staffing into budgeted hours/fees, establish financial targets, and document assumptions and key cost/revenue drivers.
- Led quarterly forecasting cycles across portfolios, consolidated team inputs, and refreshed run-rate projections based on actuals and delivery changes.
- · Performed ongoing variance analysis (budget vs. forecast vs. actuals) to identify drivers (e.g., staffing mix changes, unplanned effort, utilization shifts, ramp-up/ramp-down timing), quantify impact to revenue and profit, and recommend corrective actions to protect margin.
- · Conducted regular financial governance sessions with LCSPs and Senior Managers: identified weekly revenue/profit risks, surfaced leading indicators, tracked action items, and adjusted projections based on delivery performance and risk mitigation progress.
- · Partnered with US Sector Leaders to gather portfolio feedback, align strategies, and recommend solutions, using financial insights and variance trends to support prioritization decisions and course-correct delivery plans.
- · Presented team performance insights during Talent Reviews and contributed to key talent decisions, linking hiring/mobility decisions to budget capacity, forecasted demand, and delivery commitments across the portfolios.
- · Facilitated collaboration across teams and sub-teams to enhance knowledge sharing, strengthening forecast inputs and variance root-cause analysis through improved coordination across locations and workstreams.
Senior Consultant, EFA Practice
Deloitte
Hyderabad
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Promoted to Senior Consultant (September 2018) based on consistent performance and leadership, with expanded responsibilities as an Engagement Financial Advisor (EFA) supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance-to-plan management.
- Supported engagement budgeting by translating scope and staffing plans into baseline budgets, validating assumptions, and aligning stakeholders on financial targets.
- Managed recurring forecasting activities by consolidating team inputs, updating projections using actual performance and known risks, and communicating forecast changes with clear drivers and actions.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify root causes of discrepancies between budget, forecast, and actuals, and recommended corrective actions to enhance predictability.
- Delivered accurate project financials, ensuring adherence to client requirements and internal standards while tracking budget vs. actuals and maintaining accrual completeness.
- Coordinated cross-location team of 6 across Hyderabad and Bengaluru, enhancing reporting cadences and ensuring timely delivery of financial planning and performance outputs.
- Assessed performance and readiness to meet delivery outcomes and portfolio needs during Talent Review panels.
Senior Analyst, Global Finance Control
Deloitte
Hyderabad
05.2012 - 09.2015
- Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making by Principals, Partners, and Directors.
- Ensured accurate and timely financial data consolidation to support strategic decision-making.
- Managed end-to-end accounts payable processes, ensuring timely vendor invoice booking, payments, and client billing to maintain financial integrity.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation statements to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Oversaw monthly payroll processing, ensuring compliance with internal control procedures to maintain financial integrity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, improving financial accuracy and streamlining operational efficiency.
Process Developer
Genpact
Kolkata
11.2007 - 02.2012
- Completed end-to-end invoice lifecycle, minimizing payment delays and errors.
- Processed high-volume invoices for global chemical client, ensuring SLA compliance for timely payments.
- Coordinated with vendors to gather missing invoice information and compliance forms, improving invoice accuracy and reducing processing delays.
- Resolved invoice discrepancies by coordinating with purchasers and goods receivers to validate details.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support smooth accounts payable operations.
- Updated and maintained vendor records and master data, supporting efficient invoice processing and accurate reporting.
Admin Executive
Spiro Creative Management Consultants
Kolkata
12.2005 - 10.2007
- Coordinated administrative functions to enhance office efficiency and support daily operations.
- Scheduled corporate meetings, prepared structured agendas, and documented actionable meeting minutes for follow-up.
- Managed employee travel logistics, including flight bookings and accommodation arrangements, ensuring smooth execution.
- Procured essential office supplies in a timely manner, ensuring optimal inventory levels for uninterrupted operations.
- Reconciled petty cash transactions, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation.
Education
B.Com Honors -
South City College
Kolkata08-2001
Std XII -
South Point High School
Kolkata04-1998
Std X -
South Point High School
Kolkata04-1996
Skills
- Portfolio management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Financial planning and analysis
- Talent development
- Accounts payable oversight
- Invoice processing
- Vendor relations
- Workflow management
- Account forecasting
- Revenue analysis
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting strategies
- Profit forecasting
- Process optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Client coordination
- Performance evaluation
- Risk management
- Project financial oversight
- Decision making
- Communication skills
- Research abilities
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Constructive feedback
- dev coaching and development
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Deadline-oriented approach
- Analytical thinking
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling & Exploring
- Cooking
- Traveling
- Photography
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Native
Native
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Manager, GPS Practice
Deloitte
09.2019 - Current
Senior Consultant, EFA Practice
Deloitte
09.2015 - 09.2019
Senior Analyst, Global Finance Control
Deloitte
05.2012 - 09.2015
Process Developer
Genpact
11.2007 - 02.2012
Admin Executive
Spiro Creative Management Consultants
12.2005 - 10.2007
B.Com Honors -
South City College
Std XII -
South Point High School
Std X -
South Point High School