Yuva Darshini Sakthivel
Senior Financial Analyst
Bengaluru
Summary
thinker Dynamic Senior Financial Planning Analyst with a proven track record at Accenture, excelling in capital budgeting and financial reporting. Enhanced forecasting accuracy and drove cost control initiatives, achieving significant savings. Strong analytical thinker and effective communicator, adept at aligning financial strategies with organizational goals to support informed decision-making.Strong
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Planning Analyst
Accenture
Bengaluru, India
04.2020 - 07.2023
- Managed capital expenditure projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines for project completion.
- Evaluated investment opportunities, performing detailed financial modeling and risk assessments to guide recommendations.
- Drove process improvement initiatives that resulted in enhanced accuracy of financial data reporting.
- Enhanced financial strategy by conducting in-depth revenue forecasting and analysis.
- Played an instrumental role in annual budgeting processes, collaborating closely with department heads to ensure alignment of resources with strategic goals.
- Conducted ad hoc analyses to address specific business questions and support strategic decisionmaking.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing automated systems to improve efficiency.
- Increased cost savings with a focus on expense reduction initiatives and negotiations with vendors.
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering skill development and career growth within the team.
- Enhanced stakeholder communication by presenting complex financial information in a clear, concise format during meetings and presentations.
- Performed rigorous competitor benchmarking analyses that informed strategic direction-setting discussions among executive leadership.
- Informed decision-making by providing insightful variance analysis and highlighting areas of opportunity or risk.
- Improved financial transparency, producing detailed monthly reports for senior management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive financial plans aligned with company objectives.
- Assisted in the preparation of SEC filings, ensuring accurate representation of the company''s financial standing.
- Facilitated timely month-end closing procedures, contributing significantly to improved accounting cycle efficiency.
- Supported M&A activities, conducting due diligence and assisting in deal negotiations for successful transactions.
- Spearheaded internal audit efforts by working closely with auditors for successful resolution of identified issues.
- Optimized budget allocation for various departments through thorough expense tracking and reporting.
- Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss financial analysis and investment strategies.
- Assisted in preparation of presentations, data tables and other documents for investor meetings.
Financial Analyst
Genpact
Hyderabad, India
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.
- Trained junior analysts on best practices in financial modeling, contributing to a stronger overall team performance.
- Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss financial analysis and investment strategies.
- Assisted in preparation of presentations, data tables and other documents for investor meetings.
- Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
- Presented oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations and entire industries.
- Tracked prices, yields and other trends to correctly interpret impacts on investment programs.
- Enhanced forecasting accuracy through the development of sophisticated financial models and tools.
Finance Manager
VVC Trading Company
Hyderabad, India
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Delivered comprehensive financial training programs for non-finance managers, enhancing cross-functional understanding and collaboration.
- Negotiated with suppliers to improve payment terms, enhancing cash flow management.
Associate Financial Analyst
Deloitte
Hyderabad, India
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Created quarterly earning presentations and monthly investor presentations.
- Developed user-friendly financial dashboards for easy access to key performance indicators, enhancing decision-making capabilities across departments.
- Increased efficiency in financial reporting, maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and regulatory requirements.
- Created visually appealing presentations to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Supported the finance team during quarterly earnings calls, providing accurate data and insightful analysis to executives.
- Facilitated timely month-end closings through efficient reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Provided analysis in forecasting financial expectations to inform development of budget planning.
- Analyzed and tracked trends based on data reporting and recommended and implemented policy and procedure updates.
- Mentored junior analysts on best practices in financial analysis, helping them develop valuable skills for career growth.
- Improved budget management with diligent monitoring of expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Participated in capital budgeting exercises, evaluating potential investments and assisting with prioritization of projects based on ROI calculations.
- Assisted senior analysts in preparing comprehensive financial models for decision-making purposes.
- Enhanced financial forecasting accuracy by streamlining data collection processes and implementing advanced analytical tools.
- Achieved consistent compliance with GAAP standards through meticulous record-keeping and documentation practices.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss financial analysis and investment strategies.
Education
Certified Management Accountants - Management Accounting
IMA
US 04.2001 -
Post-Graduate Certificate - Public Accounting
Amity University
Delhi, India 04.2001 -
MBA - Finance
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India 04.2001 -
Skills
GAAP
Profitability analysis
Cash flow management
Cost control
Forecasting techniques
Variance analysis
Capital budgeting
Financial statement analysis
Financial reporting
Effective communication
Relationship management
Analytical thinking
Strategic planning
Financial analysis
Cost analysis
Written communication
Financial planning
Timeline
Senior Financial Planning Analyst
Accenture
04.2020 - 07.2023
Financial Analyst
Genpact
03.2018 - 03.2020
Finance Manager
VVC Trading Company
08.2017 - 03.2019
Associate Financial Analyst
Deloitte
04.2016 - 07.2017
Certified Management Accountants - Management Accounting
IMA
04.2001 -
Post-Graduate Certificate - Public Accounting
Amity University
04.2001 -
MBA - Finance
Osmania University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Osmania University
04.2001 -