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Nidhi Agrawal, Group Cost & Analytics Manager

Nidhi Agrawal

Group Cost & Analytics Manager·Al Faris Equipment Rentals LLC,

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Accounting And Cost Controlling

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 3 months

Group Cost & Analytics Manager

March 2019 - October 2025

Al Faris Equipment Rentals LLC,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2019 - October 2025

• Developed & Implemented Cost models and analysis reports for management
• Led ERP implementation across departments with integrated costing and real-time
reporting.
• Developed Power BI dashboards for leadership teams across UAE, KSA, and India.
• Partnered with HR to integrate cost metrics into performance appraisals and manpower
planning.
• Collaborated with procurement to embed cost metrics into sourcing decisions.
• Mentored finance analysts and conducted ERP workshops to enhance team capability.
• Designed onboarding modules for new finance team members.
• Streamlined workflows through BPR, cutting manual tasks.
• Implemented cost control policies to enhance efficiency and governance.
• Led FP&A team to deliver strategic insights through budgeting and variance analysis.

Key Achievements:
• Automated cost center reporting, reducing manual effort by 40%.
• Achieved 12% savings through vendor renegotiation and spend analytics.
• Piloted AI-based forecasting models, improving budget accuracy and scenario planning.
• Reduced working capital cycle by 18 days through receivables and inventory optimization.
• Redesigned cost models, reducing overhead misallocations by 15%.
• Improved training efficiency by reducing onboarding time by 30%.

Company industry:
Motor Vehicle Passenger Transport

Group Finance Manager

December 2016 - January 2019

Sidra LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2016 - January 2019

• Directed ERP rollout tailored to food and kitchen divisions, enhancing inventory and cost
tracking.
• Led cross-functional teams through a merger and insolvency project, ensuring system
continuity and compliance.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Finance Manager

January 2014 - March 2016

Techmart Gulf FZCO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2014 - March 2016

• Implemented Microsoft Dynamics AX for costing, inventory, and logistics for Samsung Gulf
and Anymode.
• Designed SOPs for pricing and import cost improving landed cost accuracy and margin
control.
• Delivered profitability and variance insights supporting pricing strategies.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics

Assistant Accounts Manager

April 2011 - January 2014

IFFCO Allanas

Mumbai, India

April 2011 - January 2014

• Managed product pricing across five divisions using PMAC and OPC
methodologies.
• Finalized accounts for FAL, IFL, and FCAL, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Managed reconciliations, fund flow optimization, and C-Form documentation.
• Supported audits and managed debit/credit note accounting.
• Presented budgets and MIS reports for strategic review.

Company industry:
FMCG

Deputy Accounts Manager

November 2007 - April 2011

Shriram Transport Finance Co. LTD.

Navi Mumbai, India

November 2007 - April 2011

• Audited fixed assets and processes across 100+ branches, identifying gaps and
recommending improvements.
• Standardized expense tracking and petty cash systems to enhance transparency.
• Documented accounting workflows to support ERP readiness.
• Prepared reconciliations and schedules for statutory and internal reporting

Company industry:
Financial Services

Education

Institute of Cost & Management Accountant of India

June 2010

June 2010

Master's degree, Accounting And Cost Controlling

India

GPA (rating): Very good

GPA (rating): Very good

Associate Member of Cost and Management Accountant (ACMA) Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), India (Passed in June 2010)

Doctor Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University

June 2009

June 2009

Master's degree, Business And Commerce

India

GPA (percentage): 76%

GPA (percentage): 76%

Master of Commerce – 2009 (M. Com) Marathwada University- Maharashtra with 76.00% Distinction

Maharashtra State Government

September 2008

September 2008

Diploma, Government Diploma in Co-Operation & Accountancy (GDC&A)

India

Vivekanand Institute of Advanced Studies in Management Science and Communications

August 2008

August 2008

Bachelor's degree, Computer Management

India

GPA (percentage): 70%

GPA (percentage): 70%

BCM | Bachelor of Computer Management | Aug 2008 | 70.08% Distinction

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University

June 2007

June 2007

Bachelor's degree, Accounting And Audit

India

State Board of Pune

June 2004

June 2004

High school or equivalent, Minimum Competency Vocational Cource (MCVC)

India

Skills

Cost Models
Expert
Cost Models
Expert
Process Design
Expert
Process Design
Expert
ERP design
Expert
ERP design
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Costing
Expert
Costing
Expert
Costing
Expert
Costing
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Business Process Management
Expert
Business Process Management
Expert
Management Accounting
Intermediate
Management Accounting
Intermediate
ERP Project Management
Expert
ERP Project Management
Expert
BUSINESS PROCESS
Intermediate
BUSINESS PROCESS
Intermediate
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE REPORTING
Intermediate
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE REPORTING
Intermediate
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
COST ESTIMATION MODELS
Intermediate
COST ESTIMATION MODELS
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
JOB COSTING
Intermediate
JOB COSTING
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
ANALYTICS
Intermediate
ANALYTICS
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS
Intermediate
PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS
Intermediate

Social profiles

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Marathi

Intermediate

Memberships

Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI)

Associate Member of Cost Accountants of India

June 2010

Training and Certifications

Certifications
WES Certified: Canadian Equivalency – Master's degree
Emergency First Aider (Level 2, Hands-only CPR)
Certified in Cyber Security & Incident Reporting
WES Certified: Canadian Equivalency – Master's degree
Emergency First Aider (Level 2, Hands-only CPR)
Certified in Cyber Security & Incident Reporting
Canadian Equivalency – Master's degree
Cyber Security & Incident Reporting
WES Certification: Canadian Equivalency - Master's degree
Certified Highfield Level 2 Emergency Women's First Aider at
AI & Cybersecurity Certification
Nov 2024

Training
Tutor
Self Employment
Jun 2005
Train the Trainer
Emirates Flight Catering Co. LLC
Jun 2016
Lean Six Sigma
Emirates Flight Catering Co. LLC
Apr 2016

Hobbies and interests

Cost Modeling

Project for Cost Set up, Cost and Variance analysis & System designing for Emirates Flight Catering Co. LLC, Dubai, UAE – April to October 2016

ERP Implementation

Core involvement in ERP implementation – Microsoft Dynamics AX in Techmart, Dubai, UAE

System Designing

Chief System Designer for McDonalds Family Restaurant for installation of RAMCO, accounting solution specialized software at Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India.