Vishnu Anand
London
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with expertise in advanced ERP systems such as Hyperion, OneStream, D365, and Oracle HFM. Specialises in account reconciliation, monthly closing, multi-currency accounting, and cash flow analysis. Experienced in financial modelling, and management reporting, with a focus on business performance monitoring. Skilled in internal audit processes and business partnering to support strategic decision-making and organisational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Management Accountant
Omnicom Management Limited
London
2022.08 - 2026.02
- Deliver monthly and quarterly management accounts with detailed variance analysis and Group submissions via Hyperion.
- Lead financial reporting for selected entities within £20m revenue portfolio in shared-services environment.
- Reviewed and prepared revenue accruals, deferrals and WIP, ensuring precise revenue recognition and maintaining margin integrity.
- Managed rolling forecasts and annual budgets; reviewed agency submissions and challenged assumptions.
- Support UK GAAP statutory reporting and reconcile to US GAAP for Group consolidation; prepare tax packs and liaise with central tax teams.
- Act as primary finance contact for agency and Group stakeholders and assist with interim and year-end audits.
- Managed complex audits, ensured compliance with accounting standards.
- Oversee AP & AR ledger governance, including month-end ledger locking and control procedures.
- Enhanced billing discipline by addressing delays and streamlining invoice processes to expedite revenue realisation.
- Ensured accuracy in financial statements through thorough review and reconciliation processes.
Senior Accountant
Voluxis
London
2020.10 - 2022.02
- Prepared financial statements, cash flow reports, deferred income schedules and annual budgets.
- Prepared monthly management accounts for Group consolidation, delivering clear P&L and balance sheet explanations.
- Supervised and developed accounting team of 4 across AP, AR, payroll and cash management, enhancing accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Business-partnered with divisional heads to present P&L performance and variance analysis to inform decision-making.
- Managed multi-currency bank reconciliations and month-end FX revaluations.
- Liaised with external auditors and prepared comprehensive audit packs.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline financial procedures, minimising errors and enhancing overall reporting reliability.
- Partnered with HR on contractor headcount and cost control initiatives to protect margins.
Finance Manager
Titan Aviation
2015.07 - 2020.09
- Managed budgeting and forecasting cycles and delivered actionable financial recommendations to senior management.
- Led month-end and year-end close, producing MIS and strategic forecasts to support CFO and Board reporting.
- Implemented financial controls and process improvements to enhance governance and reporting accuracy.
- Maintained bank reconciliations across multiple accounts while monitoring working capital to support liquidity management.
- Oversaw inter company accounting, reconciliations and balance confirmations across multiple entities.
- Prepared tax returns, income & expenditure accounts, and cash flow reports to ensure compliance and financial integrity.
- Negotiated favourable terms with vendors, achieving cost savings.
- Provided key input in strategic decision-making meetings, influencing company direction.
- Managed team of junior finance professionals, promoting professional development.
Assistant Manager – Finance
Airworks
2011.07 - 2015.06
- Executed full-cycle accounting activities for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and ERP transactions, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared accruals, prepayments, journal entries, and reconciliations to facilitate timely monthly close processes.
- Completed bank and card reconciliations and maintained supplier and customer ledgers to ensure financial accuracy.
Education
CIMA Finalist -
CIMA
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Bharathidasan university
Skills
- OneStream
- D365
- Oracle HFM
- Access Dimension
- Paprika
- QuickBooks
- Tally ERP
Languages
English
Fluent
Tamil
Native
Malayalam
Advanced
Telugu
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Management Accountant
Omnicom Management Limited
2022.08 - 2026.02
Senior Accountant
Voluxis
2020.10 - 2022.02
Finance Manager
Titan Aviation
2015.07 - 2020.09
Assistant Manager – Finance
Airworks
2011.07 - 2015.06
CIMA Finalist -
CIMA
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Bharathidasan university