Harshita Maheshwari

FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepared budget, forecast and variance analysis; delivered monthly MIS and dashboards for management review (8+ group entities)
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Financial Modeling: Monitored portfolio performance, analysed financial results and assessed margin improvement opportunities across subsidiary companies
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PnL & Variance analysis - Preparation of monthly actual and forecast Pnl. Carried out Topline variance analysis& GC variance analysis.
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Built robust financial models (3 statement DCF model used to evaluate a $70m acquisition) and forecasts for performance evaluation and investment management
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Coordinating & Partnering with entities & stakeholders for forecast and budget data, collaborate with cross-functional teams.
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IFRS Reporting & Group Consolidation: Managed IFRS reporting and group consolidation for 8+ entities, including MTM valuation and impairment testing.
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Migration & ERP: Supported in SAP to Oracle Fusion HRMS migration

• Budgeting, FP&A: Led P&L budgeting for ~$180 Mn BU, including SKU-level topline
forecasting, GC analysis, EBITDA Management
• Inventory Liquidation - Managed depot expiries worth $1-2 Mn by collaborating with
BU teams to drive liquidation through bonuses, sample conversions, and special pricing.
• PnL & Variance analysis - Preparation of monthly actual and forecast Pnl. Carried out
Topline variance analysis& GC variance analysis.
• Feasibility Analysis: Supported in licensing and new product launches via NPV, ROI, and
profitability analysis
• Profitability & Pricing at Hospitals & Strategic accounts
• Cost Reduction & SCM- Partnered with SCM to reduce COGS (30 bps reduction) on
high-velocity SKUs, improving GP margins through scale and inventory management
• Mirco Market Analysis - Deep-dived into industry trends and regional data to analyze
profitability, strengthen business hygiene, benchmark competition, and curb leakages

• MIS & Performance Report: Owned category MIS P&L and performance reporting
enabling business reviews
• Promotion Management: Promotional and pricing proposals, conducted post-promo
ROI analysis, and identified margin leakage drivers.
• Pricing Control: Monitored (MRP to Gross Margin), identifying margin leakage drivers
and implementing corrective levers to enhance profitability
• Budgeting: Led brand level budgeting and monthly phasing, including regional sales mix
and margin optimization
• Inventory Management: Streamlined inventory planning; executed liquidation
strategies and ensured timely provisioning, minimizing inventory ageing risk.
• Financial Reporting and Auditing: Prepared statutory financial statements in
compliance with Ind AS and Schedule III of the Companies Act and ensuring timely
statutory audit closure.