A results-oriented Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with 14 years of expertise in financial planning, analysis, and control, including budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition. Demonstrates strong judgement in dynamic environments, ensuring accuracy and precision in financial projections and reporting. Adept at identifying opportunities, developing cost-effective solutions, and building positive relationships with key stakeholders.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Controller
Deloitte MCS Limited
Cardiff
10.2022 - Current
Maintain end-to-end ownership of engagement financials, from supporting bids and managing financial risks to delivering regular financial reporting and analysis.
Demonstrate expertise in establishing a single source of truth for financial KPIs and lead a consistent, optimised approach to setting up engagements in SAP.
Successfully business partner with senior engagement leaders, providing commercial expertise to price future engagements and communicating complex financial concepts to both finance and non-finance professionals.
Analyse financial data for accurate forecasting and budgeting purposes.
Conduct detailed cost analysis, ensuring the budget remains in line.
Evaluate the use of resources to identify areas to cut costs and opportunities for investment.
Prepare monthly profit and loss accounts for projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis of key performance indicators.
Facilitate timely decision-making by providing relevant insights on project status.
Liaise between different departments for seamless information flow during projects.
Ensure compliance with company policies throughout all stages of projects.
Senior Engagement financial advisor
Deloitte Consulting India Pvt. Ltd
Bengaluru
12.2014 - 01.2022
Led a high-performing team of 5+ finance professionals, managing a diverse portfolio of clients with contract values ranging from 50M.
Served as a trusted advisor to leadership and project teams, providing comprehensive financial and operational guidance throughout the entire project lifecycle, from pursuit to closeout.
Developed and implemented detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to ensure accurate time and expense tracking, contributing to precise project cost management.
Mitigated financial risks and enhanced project profitability by conducting in-depth ETC/EAC analysis, variance analysis, and presenting actionable insights to leadership.
Prepared and delivered impactful weekly financial summaries to partners, highlighting key performance indicators such as managed revenue, cost, gross margin, and accounts receivable.
Provided leadership with insightful account-level summaries encompassing sales performance, revenue trends, pipeline opportunities, and year-over-year (YoY) analysis across multiple business functions.
Managed critical financial processes including client invoicing, AR collections, intercompany billing, expense audits, subcontractor payments, international payments, and vendor management.
Fostered a culture of development by providing career growth coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback to Project Controllers, empowering their professional journeys at Deloitte.
Accountant
Alshaya outsourcing India pvt. Ltd
Bengaluru
06.2014 - 12.2014
Reconciled daily cash and card transactions for Alshaya Franchise brands, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Managed accounting for all brand promotions, vouchers, and discounts, ensuring proper financial reporting.
Process Lead
Tesco
Bengaluru
06.2009 - 02.2014
Delivered comprehensive financial reporting and analysis for a clothing retail operation across Central European countries.
Provided key reporting deliverables including daily/weekly sales and stock reports, supplier royalty reports, and marketing budget overviews.
Developed advanced Excel-based cost center reports, incorporating variance analysis and commentary for leadership review.
Supported Head Office budget preparation processes.
Process Executive
Infosys BPO LTD
Bengaluru
06.2007 - 06.2009
Provide payroll support for Infosys employees based in Hong Kong and Singapore