Summary
Experienced finance leader with 14+ years of expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and cost management. Specialized in driving revenue growth and optimizing expenses with a strategic approach to achieving short- and long-term financial objectives. Consistently delivered results through comprehensive advisory and planning services. Skilled in utilizing advanced financial tools including Oracle Hyperion, EPM Cloud, and RPA technologies to streamline processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support business decision-making.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Finance
Fliqa Reality Private Limited
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and executed financial strategies to align with the company’s growth objectives, ensuring efficient resource allocation to achieve profitability and scalability.
- Led long-term strategic planning initiatives, partnering with leadership to support objectives like product development, geographic expansion, and technology investments.
- Prepared detailed financial reports and presentations for investors, board members, and key stakeholders, translating complex financial data into actionable insights.
- Performed market analysis to identify revenue streams, assess competitive positioning, and drive decisions on subscription pricing and market entry.
- Oversaw payroll processing and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with labour laws and tax regulations while maintaining accuracy in salary disbursements.
- Supported recruitment efforts by working with HR and department heads to plan hiring budgets and develop financial projections for headcount growth.
- Developed incentive programs to attract and retain top talent, focusing on both short-term impact and long-term strategic benefits, mostly focusing on marketing executives.
- Allocation of marketing budgets for spending across branding, Promotions, and digital campaigns to maximize product reach and market coverage.
- Collaborated with marketing teams on cost-effective strategies to build brand equity and drive customer acquisition while ensuring alignment with financial goals.
- Implemented internal controls and risk management processes to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risks to the business.
- Led process optimization initiatives, automating payroll, accounting, and HR tasks using third-party integrations, increasing efficiency and enabling focus on strategic initiatives.
Deputy Finance Manager
Oracle India Pvt Ltd.
12.2015 - 09.2023
- Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for a $20bn+ Line of Business, serving as the primary liaison between HQ and a 50-member team for financial analysis.
- Provided financial insights to senior management, ensuring adherence to corporate deadlines by delivering timely inputs across quarterly activities.
- Developed comprehensive financial models and forecasts, enabling data-driven decisions that improved revenue tracking and optimized expense management.
- Delivered detailed financial reports and presentations to senior management, translating complex data into actionable insights that influenced strategic initiatives and improved profitability.
- Drove scenario-based financial planning, identifying potential risks and opportunities, which informed business decisions and contributed to cost reductions.
- Conducted financial analyses (variance, forecast comparisons) and managed budgets, forecasts, and headcount, enhancing financial performance tracking.
- Developed weekly P&L reports for the EVP, highlighting forecast changes and summarizing quarterly outlooks for executive decision-making.
- Managed internal financial structures such as Manager Hierarchy, Chart of Accounts, and Business Management Definitions for the entire LoB.
- Led quarterly tax forecasting, ensuring accurate advance tax payments at the country level.
- Owned the Daily Revenue Tracker (DRT) report, ensuring detailed revenue tracking during quarter-end, improving visibility at both business and regional levels.
- Automated processes using Hyperion EPM, Oracle Data Visualization, and Excel Macros, significantly increasing operational efficiency.
- Managed BI dashboards, providing real-time insights and contributing to Oracle Business Intelligence system enhancements.
Senior Associate in Assurance
ERNST & YOUNG (EY)
02.2011 - 12.2015
- Perform sales and pipeline analysis at the country level
- Identifying idle funds generated due to variance between Budgeted and Actual
- Prepare various financial reports to present to the senior management.
Relationship Manager
AXIS BANK
06.2009 - 08.2010
- Acquired corporate clients and marketed various products
- Ensured 100% retention of customers by providing effective customer service
- Periodically reviewed the portfolio to formulate strategies for increasing the mind share and conversions.
Education
MBA -
2009
B.Com -
2007
Skills
- Forecasting and Budgeting
- Analytics and Reporting
- Strategic planning
- Team Management
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Business metrics evaluation
- Financial Technology Adoption
- Financial Systems Integration
Accomplishments
- Developed forecast accuracy tools, creating spreadsheets that identify trends and improve forecast accuracy, regularly reviewed by the Finance VP and team.
- Cut reporting time by 90% by creating VBA macros for the DRT process, reducing quarter-end work from 6 hours to 30 minutes.
- Led quarter-end activities at Oracle HQ during Q217, Q418, and Q220, managing DRT calls and corporate reporting.
- Expanded local operations by transitioning critical activities from HQ to the Bangalore office, increasing the role’s scope.
- Saved 50+ hours per quarter by implementing RPA (UiPath) for repetitive compensation tasks, improving team efficiency.
- First recipient of EY Culture coin in India for outstanding work and support
Timeline
Head of Finance - Fliqa Reality Private Limited
09.2023 - Current
Deputy Finance Manager - Oracle India Pvt Ltd.
12.2015 - 09.2023
Senior Associate in Assurance - ERNST & YOUNG (EY)
02.2011 - 12.2015
Relationship Manager - AXIS BANK
06.2009 - 08.2010
MATS School of Business And IT (JGI) - MBA,
Christ College, Bangalore University - B.Com,
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