Nikunj S. — Operations Associate

I am an M.Sc. Management graduate and strategy-oriented professional with international experience across consulting, finance, and business operations. I specialize in business strategy, financial modeling, process optimization, and digital transformation, helping organizations achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making. Currently, I work at LG Electronics (Germany), where I lead cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve business performance and operational efficiency. •Reduced logistics costs by 3% through strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and workflow optimization •Enhanced reporting accuracy by 20% by strengthening KPI frameworks, internal controls, and data governance •Increased revenue by €0.2M and cut stockouts by 25% across five regions through advanced demand forecasting and business analytics My role combines strategic planning, financial analysis, stakeholder management, and process transformation—bridging the gap between data insight and strategic execution to deliver measurable impact. Beyond my corporate role, I served as President of the Frankfurt School Business Game, one of Europe’s leading strategy competitions, where I partnered with top consulting and financial services firms to design and lead real-world business cases. This experience strengthened my expertise in project management, leadership, and structured problem solving under high-impact environments. 💡 Core Expertise: • Strategy Development & Execution | Business Transformation | Financial & Data Analysis | Process Optimization • Cost Control & Budgeting | Performance & KPI Management | Digital Strategy | Change Management • Stakeholder Engagement | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Client Advisory | Operational Excellence I thrive at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and implementation—translating complex business challenges into actionable insights and transformative solutions. I’m currently seeking opportunities in management consulting, strategy, and operations advisory, where I can leverage my analytical acumen, leadership experience, and global perspective to deliver high-impact, client-centric outcomes. 📩 Reach me at nikunjsharma.work@gmail.com for opportunities or collaborations.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic operations professional with expertise in financial analysis and business transformation.

Location: Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

Experience: 2 yrs 11 mos

Skills

Financial Analysis
Cost Management
Financial Planning
Data Analysis
Product Management
Market Analysis
Event Management
Leadership
Event Coordination

Career Highlights

Led strategic initiatives at LG Electronics to enhance efficiency.
Achieved €0.2M revenue increase through advanced forecasting.
President of a leading strategy competition, enhancing leadership skills.

Work Experience

LG Electronics

Customs & Cost Controlling Associate | Cost Optimization • Financial Audits • SAP Finance (1 yr 3 mos)

Demand Planner | Financial Planning • Budgeting • Forecasting • Data Analysis (7 mos)

Product Management Intern | Market Analysis, Strategic Planning & Subsidy Optimization (10 mos)

Werkstudent(Sales and Account Payables) (3 mos)

FS Business Game

President | Leadership, Event Management, and Strategic Planning (1 yr 2 mos)

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Werkstudent: Student Mobility IO | Data Analysis • Financial Forecasting • Event Coordination (6 mos)

Ebullient Gaming India

Operations Intern (4 mos)

BMW-Bird Automotive

Sales & Marketing Intern (2 mos)

Kamna Digicolor Print

Logistics Intern (2 mos)

Education

Masters in Management at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Bachelor of Technology at Bharati Vidyapeeth

Prabhakar at Prayag Sangeet Samiti,

at St. Xavier School - Delhi

Nikunj S.

Operations Associate

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany2 yrs 11 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Led strategic initiatives at LG Electronics to enhance efficiency.
Achieved €0.2M revenue increase through advanced forecasting.
President of a leading strategy competition, enhancing leadership skills.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic operations professional with expertise in financial analysis and business transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Financial AnalysisCost ManagementFinancial PlanningData AnalysisProduct ManagementMarket AnalysisEvent ManagementLeadershipEvent Coordination

Other Skills

401(k) Retirement Savings PlansAccount ReconciliationAccountingAccruals & ReconciliationAdaptabilityAlternative InvestmentsAnalytical SkillsApplication RationalizationAsset AllocationAsset and Liability Management (ALM)BudgetingBusiness CommunicationBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Process TransformationBusiness Transformation & IT Strategy

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Experience

Lg electronics

4 roles

Customs & Cost Controlling Associate | Cost Optimization • Financial Audits • SAP Finance

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Dec 2024 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Eschborn, Hesse, Germany

Reduced logistics costs by 3% through vendor negotiations and stronger compliance controls.
Managed 100+ monthly accruals and invoice reconciliations; ensured 100% regulatory compliance.
Improved financial reporting accuracy by 20% by standardizing reconciliation checks and SAP reports.
Performed variance analysis on budget vs. actuals to flag cost drivers and corrective actions.
Maintained master data integrity and produced audit-ready documentation on schedule.
Partnered with cross-functional teams to align cost transparency with product launch budgets.
Built weekly cost tracking files and close checklists to speed month-end reviews.
Advised stakeholders on compliance requirements, internal controls, and documentation standards.
Skills: SAP (Finance) • Financial Audits • Cost Optimization • Accruals & Reconciliation • Variance Analysis • Financial Reporting • Compliance & Controls • Master Data Management • Vendor Management • Excel (pivot/lookup)

SAP (Finance)Financial AuditsCost OptimizationAccruals & ReconciliationVariance AnalysisFinancial Reporting+6

Demand Planner | Financial Planning • Budgeting • Forecasting • Data Analysis

May 2024 – Dec 2024 · 7 mos · Eschborn, Hesse, Germany

Created forecasts for 50+ suppliers using historical data and market trends, adding $0.2M revenue and cutting stockouts by 25% across five regions.
Partnered with sales teams on promotion planning, integrating campaign data to refine demand models and improve product availability.
Built strong stakeholder relationships by leading weekly syncs to align supply chain planning with product strategy.
Performed variance analysis and financial forecasting to support planning decisions and improve cost accuracy.
Used SAP and Excel for demand planning, data analysis, and reporting to strengthen decision-making.
Skills: Demand Planning • Forecasting • Data Analysis • Inventory Optimization • Financial Planning • Variance Analysis • SAP • Excel • Supply Chain Strategy

Demand PlanningForecastingData AnalysisInventory OptimizationFinancial PlanningVariance Analysis+3

Product Management Intern | Market Analysis, Strategic Planning & Subsidy Optimization

Aug 2023 – Jun 2024 · 10 mos · Eschborn, Hesse, Germany

Streamlined operations for the Air Solution product line by conducting in-depth market analysis that informed strategic planning, successfully reducing time-to-market by 10% for new product launches.
Contributed to the development of the product roadmap by aligning technical designs with market needs, ensuring that feature prioritization met customer demands effectively and efficiently.
Optimized subsidy application processes through comprehensive data analysis, securing $X in funding while improving overall process efficiency by 15%, significantly enhancing project viability.
Skills: Product Management, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Subsidy Optimization.

Product ManagementMarket AnalysisStrategic PlanningData AnalysisSubsidy Optimization

Werkstudent(Sales and Account Payables)

May 2023 – Aug 2023 · 3 mos · Eschborn, Hesse, Germany

Utilized advanced skills to prepare and present detailed analyses and reports, contributing to data-driven decision-making processes.
Conducted market research, gathering information on competitor products and pricing, customer preferences, and industry trends, contributing to the development of targeted sales and marketing strategies.

Data AnalysisOracle PrimaveraAsset AllocationFinancial PlanningInvestment StrategiesEssbase+4

Fs business game

President | Leadership, Event Management, and Strategic Planning

Apr 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos · Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany · On-site

Spearheaded the organization of a two-day case competition that attracted over 100 talented students from prestigious European universities, enhancing the institution's reputation in academic circles.
Collaborated with industry-leading firms to design challenging business cases that pushed participants to think entrepreneurially and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Fostered a competitive yet collaborative environment that encouraged participants to showcase their skills, resulting in high engagement levels and positive feedback from attendees.
Implemented strategic planning processes that streamlined event logistics and improved overall participant experience by 30%, ensuring smooth execution of all activities.
Skills: Leadership, Event Management, Strategic Planning

LeadershipEvent ManagementStrategic Planning

Frankfurt school of finance & management

Werkstudent: Student Mobility IO | Data Analysis • Financial Forecasting • Event Coordination

Nov 2022 – May 2023 · 6 mos · Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany · On-site

Managed the operations of incoming and outgoing exchange students, ensuring a smooth experience abroad.
Coordinated multiple intercultural events, collaborating with global teams to design frameworks and digital services.
Facilitated event planning, reporting, and process improvements to improve service delivery efficiency.
Implemented data tracking and reporting tools to monitor participation and optimize resource allocation.
Collaborated with international colleagues in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, strengthening cross-cultural communication skills.
Skills: Data Analysis • Financial Forecasting • Event Coordination • Process Management • Reporting • Stakeholder Communication • Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Data AnalysisFinancial ForecastingEvent CoordinationProcess ManagementReportingStakeholder Communication+1

Ebullient gaming india

Operations Intern

Mar 2022 – Jul 2022 · 4 mos · Faridabad, Haryana, India · On-site

Collaborating with 20+ college ambassadors to organize multiple gaming events throughout the calendar year.
Conceptualized and implemented ideas for dynamic and customer-centric environments in gaming events, supporting the operations team with resource allocation and utilization for optimal expense control.
Assisted with the coordination of technical and business system process improvements, handled administrative work such as data entry, and organized 110+ events throughout my tenure.

Life InsuranceMicrosoft ExcelIndividual Retirement Accounts (IRA)Operations ManagementFinancial PlanningVariance Analysis+4

Bmw-bird automotive

Sales & Marketing Intern

Dec 2020 – Feb 2021 · 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Spearheaded a team of 8+ interns to organize promotional activities across 15+ public locations.
Provided creative input, ideas, and fresh observations to strategy building and the launch management process, coordinating local market tracking performance on brand awareness, sales, and market share.
Helped increase the number of social media followers across various platforms by 58%.
Coordinated standard operating procedures for Customer Relation Management and CMS systems enabling increasing efficiency by 10%

Life InsuranceMicrosoft ExcelData AnalysisProblem SolvingIndividual Retirement Accounts (IRA)Financial Planning+4

Kamna digicolor print

Logistics Intern

Sep 2020 – Nov 2020 · 2 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

Expedited warehouse management to run operations properly, enhancing efficiency by 22%.
Acquired knowledge of printing, logistics, delivery, and market needs for paper and other related products as well as color coordination is required in the industry.

Life InsuranceEssbaseHyperionCorporate FinanceGeneral LedgersGoogle Analytics+4