Vishwanatha N Kodi
Bangalore
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager - FP&A Supply Chain Finance
UPFIELD- FSS
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Led global transformation initiatives by managing a team of 20 FTEs (India & Poland) in optimizing supply chain finance processes, including product costing, TP, MEC, and COPA
- Spearheaded the SAP S/4 HANA integration, automating key costing processes through BOT technology, reducing FTE requirements by 3, and streamlining reporting processes
- Transitioned cash flow reporting from Excel to Power BI, increasing reporting efficiency and accuracy by 25%
- Championed process standardization through SOP documentation, crosstraining, and SLAs, improving operational efficiency across multiple regions
- Delivered actionable financial insights using advanced analytics (Power BI) to identify key cost drivers and enhance decision-making in revenue, COGS, A&P, and SKU profitability
- Developed a high-performance culture by mentoring team members and implementing performance tracking systems to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness
- Reduced operational costs by $1M through the development and implementation of Power BI dashboards for 3PL analytics
- Automated costing processes with RPA technology, resulting in improved data accuracy and process efficiency
Manager Operations- FP&A Eur
AB InBev, GCC
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Led the transformation of financial operations for 7 European breweries, integrating product costing and transfer pricing processes to enhance data consistency and reporting efficiency
- Directed a team of 7 FTEs and introduced key innovations such as the use of Anaplan for budgeting transformation, ensuring alignment with the company's long-term financial goals
- Collaborated across Finance, Technology, and Control teams to create a cohesive technological and operational roadmap that supported global finance strategy
- Implemented an ANAPLAN solution that improved budgeting accuracy by 30%, contributing to better decision-making and forecasting
- Designed and launched analytics dashboards using Power BI, driving a $1M USD savings through data-driven insights into 3PL operations
Manager Operations- FP&A Reporting
NAZ
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed and led the transition of costing, TP, and budgeting processes from regional units to the global service center
- Provided insights and strategic support for budgeting, product costing, and variance analysis for 12 plants in the US and Canada, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
- Played a key role in transformation of financial reporting process by integrating advanced tools like SAP S4 HANA and power BI
Manager - Financial reporting
Accenture Services
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Led the design and implementation of financial reporting processes to streamline operations and improve reporting accuracy for global teams
Asst Manager - Financial reporting
Accenture Services
02.2013 - 01.2016
- Delivered process optimization for global financial operations through agile methodology and transformation of reporting systems
Consultant- Cost Recovery
Accenture Services
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Successfully managed the cost recovery project, leveraging advanced analysis to deliver significant financial savings for the client, Block 18 and Block31
Team Lead - Treasury
Accenture Services
02.2006 - 12.2009
Analyst - PTP/Treasury
Accenture Services
05.2004 - 01.2006
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with over 18 years of expertise in financial operations, cost management, and process optimization within manufacturing environments. Proficient in leading FP&A functions, overseeing cost accounting processes, and providing strategic financial insights to drive business growth. Proven ability to streamline financial reporting processes, utilizing advanced data analytics tools such as SAP, Power BI, and Tableau. Strong focus on team development, driving efficiency, and fostering global collaboration across business units. Adept at managing financial operations, enhancing profitability, and aligning financial strategies with organizational goals.
Education
MBA - Finance
Symbiosys Pune
Pune 04.2006 - 04.2008
B COM - Bachelor Or Commerce
Mangalore University
Mangalore 04.1997 - 04.1999
Strategic Operation Management And Supply Chain Analytics - Analytics
IIM Lucknow
Lucknow 04.2022 - 04.2023
Certification
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Timeline
Manager - FP&A Supply Chain Finance
UPFIELD- FSS
10.2022 - 09.2024
Strategic Operation Management And Supply Chain Analytics - Analytics
IIM Lucknow
04.2022 - 04.2023
Manager Operations- FP&A Eur
AB InBev, GCC
01.2021 - 09.2022
Manager Operations- FP&A Reporting
NAZ
03.2018 - 12.2020
Manager - Financial reporting
Accenture Services
02.2016 - 03.2018
Asst Manager - Financial reporting
Accenture Services
02.2013 - 01.2016
Consultant- Cost Recovery
Accenture Services
01.2010 - 12.2012
MBA - Finance
Symbiosys Pune
04.2006 - 04.2008
Team Lead - Treasury
Accenture Services
02.2006 - 12.2009
Analyst - PTP/Treasury
Accenture Services
05.2004 - 01.2006
B COM - Bachelor Or Commerce
Mangalore University
04.1997 - 04.1999
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