Finance Analyst
Boston Consulting Group
Total years of experience :2 years, 4 Months
• Spearheaded the strategic planning process within the Director's office, managing a $1B global services business portfolio to enhance cross functional collaboration and align financial targets with key business objectives.
• Performed in-depth post-planning variance analysis across business units, identifying trends and formulating solutions to uphold financial integrity and alignment with strategic goals.
• Led flash reporting for BCG's worldwide non-billable costs, amounting to $3Bn, by collaborating with the Functional Finance, Global Analysis teams, and regional finance teams across NAMR, EMESA, and APAC.
• Developed leadership decks and planning materials to drive strategic discussions on non-billable costs, promoting informed decision-making.
• Oversaw the Worldwide Initiatives (WWI) business unit from a financial perspective, including budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, and variance analysis to pinpoint root causes, for a portfolio valued at ~$120M. Directed internal strategies to optimize financial resources.
• Achieved a $75M reduction in global T&E costs, demonstrating significant cost optimization efforts and achieving a 10% reduction.
• Formulated and executed chargeback strategies for global services costs to core business units based on revenue and headcount drivers, enhancing financial strategy formulation and planning.
• Utilized ERP tools and data analytics (e.g., SAP - BO, Oracle - HFM, Hyperion Planning, Alteryx, Tableau) to support critical decision-making processes.
• Championed best practices and conducted training for new joiners, nurturing a culture of excellence within the finance team.
• Managed financial planning for sales, revenue, cost, and FTEs across Iberia region contracts valued at €800M, ensuring comprehensive financial oversight.
• Ensured accurate revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP ASC 606, maintaining strict compliance for contract financials.
• Conducted variance analysis on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis, delivering actionable insights to stakeholders for financial enhancement and strategic decision-making.
• Enhanced project financials by evaluating the working capital position, recommending strategies to reduce DSO, hereby improving cash flow.
• Collaborated closely with leadership in formulating pricing models that align with Accenture's strategic goals, supporting stakeholders in securing contract wins through competitive and sustainable pricing strategies.
• Formulated an internal controls checklist consistent with Accenture's policies to fortify financial governance and ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
Completed my CA from India with excellent academic scores in finance and accounting. Received the best presentation award in GMCS course of Chartered Accountancy.