Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru · On-site

• Owned end-to-end AOP development, monthly P&L preparation, and rolling financial forecasts for a ₹80Cr–₹120Cr annual revenue business vertical — delivered budget vs. actuals variance analysis with root cause commentary to senior leadership every month.
• Improved forecast accuracy by 15–20% by integrating supply chain demand signals, inventory sell-through data, and sales pipeline inputs into dynamic financial models built in Advanced Excel and SQL.
• Designed and deployed real-time Power BI and Looker Studio dashboards tracking revenue, margins, DSO, OTIF, and working capital KPIs — adopted by senior leadership as the primary reporting tool, reducing reporting turnaround by ~60%.
• Led pricing strategy and margin optimization across finished goods categories; conducted cost-benefit and scenario analysis on new product launches, ensuring target gross margin thresholds were met from Day 1.
• Acted as financial business partner to Procurement, Operations, and Sales — aligned AOP targets with functional budgets, identified cost overruns proactively, and recommended corrective actions to protect EBITDA.
• Spearheaded ERP process redesign for order-to-cash and procure-to-pay workflows; developed SOPs, financial controls, and P&L governance frameworks ensuring audit-ready, compliance-grade reporting.
• Managed working capital planning and inventory optimization across multiple SKU categories — improved inventory turnover ratio and reduced cash conversion cycle through structured financial modelling.
• Tools & Platforms: Power BI | SQL | Looker Studio | SAP | Advanced Excel | ERP Platforms | Zoho CRM | JIRA

Dec 2023 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru · On-site

• Managed full-cycle financial planning and portfolio operations for ₹5Cr/month revenue — owned demand forecasting, monthly P&L, credit analysis, and margin closure consistently and independently.
• Reduced working capital cycle by identifying high-risk, low-margin accounts through buyer-wise credit term analysis, DSO tracking, and quadrant analysis models — enabling faster renegotiation and improving cash flow.
• Conducted monthly variance analysis (budget vs. actuals) across 5 regions and presented findings to Finance and Commercial leadership with root cause identification and corrective action plans.
• Built a Buyer Credit, Margin & Sales Dashboard integrating credit terms, margin %, DSO, and regional sales KPIs into a single real-time view — adopted as the go-to tool for working capital governance.
• Acted as cross-functional financial business partner to Sales, Credit, Operations, and Finance teams — improved rolling forecast accuracy and reduced over-stock and under-stock events significantly.
• Planned and reviewed monthly P&L and operational budgets ensuring financial control, delivery within scope, and SLA compliance across all business commitments.
• Executed working capital optimization initiatives — reduced cash conversion cycle and improved inventory turnover through structured inventory rationalization and receivables management.
• ⭐ Featured Project: Buyer-wise Credit, Margin & Sales Analysis Dashboard
• Designed a multi-region dashboard tracking credit terms, margin %, and sales across 5 regions. Integrated quadrant analysis and DSO tracking to flag high-risk accounts early, prioritize collections, and enable faster credit renegotiation — directly improving working capital health for the distribution business.
• Tools: Power BI | Advanced Excel | SQL | Statistical Modelling | Looker Studio