Senior Finance Manager
BBC Studios
Total years of experience :15 years, 10 Months
I lead a proficient team of three professionals, overseeing a spectrum of financial responsibilities. My expertise spans direct and indirect taxation, transfer pricing, and statutory compliance, including internal audits, closing, and reporting. I proactively handle due diligence activities, mitigating potential audit issues. Advising on P&L management, I ensure compliance with statutory and tax audits, finalizing financial statements adhering to Indian GAAP.
In Financial Planning & Analysis, I manage budgeting for entities in India and Singapore, also overseeing payroll for the Singapore unit. Efficient treasury management involves maintaining bank relationships, approving payments, and strategizing cash flow. I set up departmental budgets, create profit centers, and revamp reporting structures, fostering a sense of ownership among top-level managers.
Reporting directly to top management, I drive monthly book closures and initiatives to enhance operational parameters, such as market penetration and distribution expansion. Managing financial communications to senior management and the Board, I oversee transfer pricing compliance, review segment-level P&L, and enhance financial procedures, internal controls, and business planning.
I monitor monthly corporate submissions, review legal agreements, and head financial planning, fund management, and negotiations with banks and institutions for working capital facilities. I develop efficient procedures for short and long-term financial plans, responding to management inquiries, and lead, mentor, and guide my team to ensure ongoing process efficiency.
As a seasoned finance leader, I adeptly manage a team overseeing taxation, audits, and financial functions. I navigate complex compliance landscapes, advise on P&L management, and spearhead due diligence efforts. With expertise in budgeting, treasury management, and strategic planning, I optimize financial performance. Through effective communication, I liaise with top management, ensuring timely reporting and operational enhancements. I am a results-oriented leader, fostering team efficiency and strategic alliances for sustained success.
I lead comprehensive financial functions, overseeing monthly book closures and delivering insightful variance analysis reports for diverse BBC entities. My role extends to ensuring compliance with statutory and tax audit requirements, managing both direct and indirect tax compliance. I efficiently handle accounts payable and spearhead financial planning and analysis, specifically budgeting for entities in India and Singapore. Effectively managing a team of two finance executives, I contribute to streamlined operations and optimal financial performance.
I excel in comprehensive financial management, handling Management Reporting by managing monthly Financial Statements and providing insightful analyses on variances from budgets. In Financial Planning & Analysis, I prepare strategic plans, annual operating plans, and rolling forecasts, conducting in-depth margin and profitability analyses. My expertise extends to Statutory Compliance, Tax Compliance, Controllership processes, and managing Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables. I ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns, manage income tax and sales tax assessments, and oversee matters related to Customs and Special Valuation Branch. Additionally, I liaise with bankers for finance, import payments, and investment decisions, while optimizing insurance policies through collaboration with consultants, ensuring comprehensive coverage at optimal rates.
Engaged in conducting comprehensive Statutory Audits and Limited Reviews for various companies. Demonstrated proficiency in evaluating financial statements, internal controls, and compliance measures, contributing to accurate and transparent financial reporting for clients.
Accumulated expertise in finalizing accounts and proficiently handling the computation of income tax and indirect taxes. Skilled in the preparation and filing of Income Tax Returns, service tax returns, and sales tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and contributing to accurate financial reporting.
Acquired expertise in statutory audit, mastering the processes and methodologies involved in examining and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements for businesses.
Bachelor's degree in commerce achieved with academic excellence.
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