Varun Ravindranath
Summary
Results-driven Project Controller with 4 years of experience in financial management, project planning, and performance analysis across diverse industries. Demonstrated expertise in achieving financial accuracy, implementing cost-control measures, and optimizing project profitability. Currently pursuing ACCA to further enhance financial expertise and advance career in FP&A.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cost controller
Balfour Beatty & Vinci
Coventry, UK
08.2024 - Current
- Managed budget worth £520 million for HS2 project, improving financial accuracy by 25% through advanced cost-tracking systems and real-time data integration using TIPS.
- Developed annual bottom-up forecast using Pegase tool, incorporating detailed cost analysis and forecasting methods resulting in 30% improvement in budget accuracy.
- Led monthly reviews with stakeholders to assess cost-to-date and EAC metrics, improving project accuracy and driving 15% improvement in financial forecasting.
- Developed and implemented dynamic reporting framework to improve cost allocation accuracy, reducing errors by 30% and streamlining data consolidation for better financial insights.
Analyst - Engagement Financial Advisor Practice
Deloitte US India
Bangalore
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed Consulting projects worth CAD 47 million which included end-to-end tracking of engagements against approved budget and use of data analytics tools to track project KPIs and deliver actionable insights to improve project performance.
- Spearheaded financial planning and budgeting for projects worth over CAD 15 million, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and cost efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive financial models by leveraging advanced analytical techniques and tools to support decision-making, resulting in 25% improvement in project profitability.
- Devised risk mitigation strategies based on variance analysis findings, minimizing potential financial exposure by 20% and ensuring more predictable project outcomes.
- Designed impactful data-driven dashboards and visualizations to assist leadership in making crucial operational and strategic decisions to increase profitability.
- Improved Partner DSO numbers by 48% by introducing key strategies such as pre-initiation invoicing, following pre-planned billing schedule, and net 30 payment terms in statement of work.
- Facilitated New Hire L&D training program, successfully onboarding 28 new hires; achieved satisfaction score of 95% and accelerated team integration by reducing ramp-up time by 20%.
- Introduced bi-monthly refresher sessions using interactive simulations; identified knowledge gaps and increased overall team performance by 25%, reducing error rates by 15%.
Associate Analyst - Engagement Financial Advisor Practice
Deloitte US India
Bangalore
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Streamlined financial health tracking by preparing over 10 firm-wide reports, resulting in 45% improvement in subcontractor margin analysis accuracy and 20% enhancement in overall WIP management efficiency for senior leadership.
- Automated internal reports using Excel, saving 10 hours of human effort per period.
- Spearheaded offshore support model pilot team for Oracle Siebel queries; reduced onshore workload by 60% and improved response times by 40%, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
Education
MSc Accounting and Finance -
University of Birmingham
09.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor's in Commerce - Finance
Presidency College
06.2017 - 07.2020
ACCA -
Part Qualified
Skills
- Excel
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Oracle R12
- Financial reporting
- Data analysis
- Forecasting ability
- Finance management
Accomplishments
- Applause award in recognition of unwavering support shown across 6 platinum accounts and upholding Deloitte's quality commitment.
- Two spot awards within 8 months of joining the practice in recognition for streamlining the reporting process.
Certification
Finance Essentials - certified by LSEG; Introduction to Tableau - Data camp;
Data visualization in Power BI - Data Camp
Timeline
Cost controller
Balfour Beatty & Vinci
08.2024 - Current
MSc Accounting and Finance -
University of Birmingham
09.2023 - 09.2024
Analyst - Engagement Financial Advisor Practice
Deloitte US India
06.2022 - 08.2023
Associate Analyst - Engagement Financial Advisor Practice
Deloitte US India
10.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor's in Commerce - Finance
Presidency College
06.2017 - 07.2020
ACCA -
Part Qualified
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