SUJATHA RAVISHANKAR
Guildford,Surrey
Summary
Strategic Finance leader with over 20 years in FP&A and business partnering within global technology firms. Expert in managing extensive cost bases and large teams, specialising in budgeting, forecasting, zero-based budgeting, financial modelling and cost optimisation. Trusted advisor to senior leadership, delivering insights for investment and resource allocation while translating complex financial data into actionable recommendations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
BMC SOFTWARE
Guildford
12.2023 - 06.2026
- Led budgeting, forecasting and ZBB across global functions.
- Provided strategic financial advice to senior leaders on investment and resource allocation.
- Delivered executive reporting and financial insight, highlighting trends and recommended actions.
- Developed financial models and scenarios to assess opportunities, risks and cost drivers.
- Identified and implemented opportunities for cost efficiency and strengthened financial discipline.
- Partnered with senior stakeholders to drive financial alignment across a complex, geographically dispersed organisation.
- Collaborated with global marketing and value solution engineering teams to align and enhance financial strategies.
Worldwide Lead / Senior Finance Analyst
BMC SOFTWARE
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Managed FP&A for ~$100M global cost base, driving financial insights for 500+ employees.
- Led annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, monthly reviews and executive reporting.
- Identified performance trends, risks and opportunities for cost optimisation.
- Collaborated with leadership on headcount planning and investment prioritisation, aligning resources with strategic objectives.
- Built financial models supporting scenario planning and resource allocation.
- Mentored offshore finance analysts, enhancing reporting quality and analytical skills.
EMEA Senior Financial Analyst
BMC SOFTWARE
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Led EMEA FP&A across budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting.
- Transformed financial results into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making for business leaders.
- Collaborated with Sales leadership to drive alignment on revenue, cost and business performance.
- Assisted in regional planning and resource allocation, contributing to effective performance reviews.
Earlier UK & EMEA Finance Roles
BMC SOFTWARE
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Executed forecasting, consolidation, financial reporting, and management analysis to support decision-making.
- Assisted with month-end closing processes to ensure accurate financial reporting., planning and reporting across UK and EMEA operations.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Finance & Commercial Roles
AVAYA
01.1996 - 01.2003
- Delivered budgeting, forecasting, trend analysis and financial reporting, enhancing financial visibility across finance and commercial functions.
- Provided pricing analysis, market intelligence and commercial insight to support business decisions.
- Developed strong foundations in financial analysis and commercial planning, fostering effective stakeholder management.
- Managed customer satisfaction programme, coordinating stakeholders and tracking performance to improve service delivery.
Education
BSc - Mathematics
University of Surrey
Skills
- FP&A and financial management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Zero-based budgeting
- Financial modeling
- Cost optimization
- Investment analysis
- Executive reporting
- Management reporting
- Finance partnering
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Senior leadership engagement
- Workforce planning
- Adaptive planning
- Offshore team management
- Advanced Excel skills
- Onestream proficiency
- Hyperion Essbase expertise
Custom
- FP&A & Financial Management
- Strategic Finance Business Partnering
- Offshore Team Management & Development
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Zero-Based Budgeting
- Financial Modelling & Scenario Analysis
- Cost Optimisation
- Workforce Planning
- Investment Analysis
- Executive Reporting
- Senior Leadership Engagement
- Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Collaboration
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
- Meditation & Mindfulness – Regular meditation practice supporting calm, focus and resilience.
Spiritual Learning & Teaching – Enjoy learning and sharing spiritual knowledge, with a focus on mindfulness, self-awareness and personal growth.
Timeline
Finance Manager
BMC SOFTWARE
12.2023 - 06.2026
Worldwide Lead / Senior Finance Analyst
BMC SOFTWARE
01.2016 - 01.2023
EMEA Senior Financial Analyst
BMC SOFTWARE
01.2008 - 01.2016
Earlier UK & EMEA Finance Roles
BMC SOFTWARE
01.2004 - 01.2008
Finance & Commercial Roles
AVAYA
01.1996 - 01.2003
BSc - Mathematics
University of Surrey