VINUTHA M B
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with 9 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Record-to-Report, and Financial Reporting. Expertise includes financial close, variance analysis, budgeting, and process automation. Collaborated with global stakeholders to support audits and enhance processes using advanced Excel, Power Query, IBM Cognos, and Microsoft Dynamics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
MillerKnoll
Bengaluru
2025.09 - Current
- Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly business performance reports to improve financial visibility and support strategic decision-making.
- Deliver analytical insights on sales performance, commission trends, and revenue drivers to support business strategy.
- Calculated advance sales commissions, prepared accruals, and finalized dealer payments during quarter-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Perform variance analysis and financial reconciliations across Asia region markets to ensure reporting accuracy and consistency.
- Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to investigate financial discrepancies and resolved issues promptly to maintain reporting integrity.
- Improved reporting efficiency by streamlining templates and enhancing validation processes, resulting in more accurate and timely financial reports.
- Maintain documentation supporting internal controls and audit requirements related to commission accounting.
Financial Analyst (R2R)
Accenture Operations
Bengaluru
2025.02 - 2025.08
- Managed comprehensive record-to-report activities, including month-end and year-end financial close procedures.
- Supported preparation of financial statements and management reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance in periodic reporting packages.
- Prepared, reviewed, and posted journal entries in compliance with GAAP/IFRS and company policies.
- Conducted balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and resolving outstanding reconciling items.
- Executed bank reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Processed accruals, prepayments, and journal entries to support precise financial reporting.
- Led transition of finance operations, enhancing R2R process through knowledge transfer initiatives.
- Supported internal and external audits by preparing reconciliations and compliance documentation.
Financial Process & Operations Analyst
Accenture Operations
Bengaluru
2020.03 - 2025.01
- Conducted P&L analysis, variance analysis, and Pareto analysis to identify business performance drivers.
- Consolidated Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) forecasts and prepared YTD vs YTG reports to enhance budgeting and forecasting accuracy.
- Automated recurring financial reports using Excel Power Query, significantly improving reporting efficiency.
- Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports including Sales Reports, Cost Center Reports, MPR, ELT, and CFO reporting.
- Developed executive presentations translating financial data into actionable business insights.
- Monitored overdue accounts and collaborated with collections teams to optimize working capital management.
- Worked closely with business stakeholders to identify process improvements and enhance operational efficiency.
Article Assistant
Dhariwal & Sreenivas
Bengaluru
2016.10 - 2019.10
- Assisted in preparation and filing of Income Tax returns, ensuring compliance for HNIs and partnership firms.
- Maintained accurate accounting records and performed detailed ledger reconciliations to support financial accuracy.
- Prepared Profit & Loss Statements and Balance Sheets.
- Recorded journal entries and contributed to financial statement preparation, enhancing overall reporting quality.
- Responded to tax notices and supported statutory audit activities.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of the West of Scotland
Bengaluru2023-01
Bachelor of Commerce -
Bangalore University
Bangalore2016-05
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- R2R process
- Month-End Close
- General Ledger Accounting
- Journal Entries
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accruals management
- Statement preparation
- Audit Support
- Excel proficiency
- Power Query
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder relations
- Business collaboration
- Cross-functional teamwork
Accomplishments
- Selected for Accenture's Top Talent Program, receiving the Platinum Badge for exceptional performance.
- Recipient of the Encore Award, Star of Business Award, and Client Value Creation Award.
- Recognized by clients and leadership for consistently exceeding delivery expectations.
- Reduced reporting turnaround time through automation using Power Query and Excel.
- Progressed from Associate to Financial Process & Operations Analyst based on consistent performance and expanded leadership responsibilities.
Timeline
Financial Analyst
MillerKnoll
2025.09 - Current
Financial Analyst (R2R)
Accenture Operations
2025.02 - 2025.08
Financial Process & Operations Analyst
Accenture Operations
2020.03 - 2025.01
Article Assistant
Dhariwal & Sreenivas
2016.10 - 2019.10
Master of Business Administration -
University of the West of Scotland
Bachelor of Commerce -
Bangalore University