Highlights:• Improved forecast accuracy by 15% by leading budget and cost modeling for a $3.5B Disney unit, aligning financials with strategic goals. • Boosted EBITDA margins by 10% at J&J by streamlining revenue streams, reducing obsolete inventory, and improving cost efficiency. • Enhanced reporting accuracy by 50% for Hulu and ESPN by managing close processes and ensuring US GAAP compliance. • Increased forecast accuracy by 30% through building dynamic 3-statement models and scenario-based forecasting tools. Cut SAP workflow time by 6 days by automating financial processes and improving cross-functional collaboration.

Skills:budgeting, long-range planning, Annual financial planning, financial modeling, Accounting, Scenario planning & modeling, financial planning and analysis, forecasting, tableau, microsoft excel, Power BI, data visualization

Goal:To develop as a leader in finance and strategy by building a technical base and having exposure to working with different stakeholders and collaborating with a cross-functional team to develop financial insights

Certification:Brand management, Chartered Accountancy

Project Manager 11/2024 - current
Babson College, Wellesley, Massachussettes United States
• Conducted in-depth research on HBCUs, HSIs, and MSIs, mapping 100+ institutions and their existing initiatives to identify best practices for stronger partnerships and expanded access to entrepreneurial education. • Developed and implemented a KPI tracking system in MS Excel for 25+ key project deliverables to mitigate project risks, and find opportunities for senior leadership, ensuring accurate reporting and improving project completion rate to 100%.
Working on four key projects to enhance inclusive excellence as part of Babson's community.--
Strategy & Finance MBA Intern 06/2024 - 08/2024
Johnson & Johnson, Jacksonville, Florida United States
Industry: Healthcare
• Prepared a strategic roadmap presentation to identify, categorize, and evaluate revenue contracts using Excel and Tableau, enabling informed decisions on contract continuation or termination, improving overall efficiency and time savings of 30%. • Provided strategic recommendations to senior leadership by designing financial models and dashboards using Power BI and Excel, resulting in a 25% improvement in decision-making speed for senior leadership during annual business planning
Interned with the Commercial Finance team working on different projects and directly reported to the Director of Commercial Strategy & Finance Partnered with the marketing team during the ACUVUE product launch, developing dynamic financial models to assess go-to-market scenarios and strategies for a $1.5M budget allocation, solving co-management issues in the OD-MD space.--
Senior Financial Analyst 11/2022 - 08/2023
The Walt Disney Company, Mumbai, Maharashtra India
• Led the annual budget, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning for a $3.5 billion business unit, utilizing modeling and trend analysis, improving forecasting accuracy by 15%, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. • Developed financial reporting tools in SAP through automation to enhance financial performance and business processes, collaborating with the IT team to reduce manual effort by 40%, resulting in process improvements.
Managed month-end close deliverables, variance analysis, and expense tracking for Hulu and ESPN technical OPEX costs, ensuring all journal entries adhered to US GAAP, which improved financial reporting accuracy by 50%.--
Finance & Marketing Consultant 05/2021 - 08/2022
Learning Winds Academy, Mumbai, Maharashtra India
• Developed a 3-statement forecast model by integrating real-time data into the financial systems, enhancing forecast accuracy by 30%, and enabling data-driven budgeting and financial reporting. • Conducted market research and customer behavior analysis to design pricing strategies and forecast profitability across digital platforms, leading to a 10% increase in customer retention.
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Consultant 08/2017 - 08/2020
B.K.Khare & Company, Mumbai, Maharashtra India
• Conducted consolidation of financial statements as part of statutory audits, due diligence, and M&A activities for Fortune 500 clients, identifying $1.2M in misstatements and providing strategic expense management recommendations. • Developed multi-scenario financial models leveraging data analytics and assumptions, to evaluate pricing, headcount, and cost strategies, driving $5M in annual savings and improved decision-making under market uncertainty.
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R.A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics 07/2016 - 04/2019
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Accounting & Finance
Bachelor of Commerce

Resume Senior Financial Analyst