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Navaneeth Vijayan

Financial Analyst | CMA | FP&A | Integrating Financial Insights with BI | Forecasting Trends & Risks | Product Costing

Bengaluru

3+ years of work experience

Accenture
Oct 20242 yrsPresent

Bengaluru

Supporting the FP&A function for APAC and Global Operations, focusing on cost management, product profitability, and business performance analysis. • Led budgeting and forecasting cycles for multiple product categories, collaborating with Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations teams to align financial plans with market and production realities. • Performed detailed variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast) on key drivers such as raw material costs, milk pricing, logistics, and plant efficiencies. • Built financial models to support strategic initiatives including capacity expansion, SKU rationalization, and working capital optimization. • Delivered monthly management reports, executive dashboards, and financial commentaries to senior leadership and regional heads. • Partnered with commercial teams to evaluate promotional spends, customer profitability, and pricing strategies using data-backed insights. • Used SAP HANA, IBP, and Excel-based models for data gathering, reconciliation, and scenario analysis; contributed to system enhancements and reporting automation. • Participated in global finance transformation initiatives, including the rollout of standardized planning templates and the transition to digital forecasting tools. • Developed and maintained key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor operational and financial health, helping drive accountability and performance across business units.
Clearwater Analytics
Jul 20244 mosOct 2024

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Transitioned from a traditional FP&A role into a high-growth SaaS environment, bringing core financial planning skills into a more data-driven and tech-enabled setting. • Adapted legacy FP&A practices to support Clearwater’s fast-paced, analytics-first operations by integrating financial modeling with real-time data insights. • Applied foundational FP&A knowledge (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis) in a SaaS context, focusing on metrics like ARR, MRR, CAC, and churn. • Bridged the gap between finance and technology teams, helping implement automated dashboards and enhance data transparency across departments. • Leveraged prior experience with tools like Excel, SAP, and Oracle, while upskilling in platforms like NetSuite, Salesforce, and Clearwater’s proprietary analytics tool. • Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver strategic insights during a period of rapid scaling and organizational change. • Embraced a culture of continuous improvement, contributing to FP&A process redesigns and supporting digital transformation initiatives. Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models. Perform variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.STAT (Statutory Accounting Principles) and Solvency II regulations GAAP regulations. Experience with chart of accounts and general ledger maintenance.
Paperchase Accountancy (GDC)
May 20231 yr 5 mosSep 2024

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Prepare payment proposals and ensure timely payment of invoices. Verify payment terms and prioritize invoices based on due dates and net terms. Process payments through ach, checks, or other approved methods. Vendor Management Maintain vendor records and contact information. Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoice status or payment discrepancies. Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors to ensure smooth payment processes. Reconciliation and Reporting Reconcile vendor statements with internal records, resolving any discrepancies. Generate accounts payable reports and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities. Provide accurate and timely financial information to management for decision-making.

Navaneeth’s AI Stack

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Education

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Certified Management Accountant, Accounting and Business/Management

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

20202 yrs2022
University of calicut

Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance

University of calicut

20163 yrs2019

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Headline

Financial Analyst | CMA | FP&A | Integrating Financial Insights with BI | Forecasting Trends & Risks | Product Costing

About

As a Business Advisory Analyst at Accenture, I specialize in FP&A and product costing for a leading FMCG client in the APAC region. I work with tools like Power BI, Tableau, SAP HANA, Oracle, Advanced Excel, and IBP to turn complex data into meaningful insights. My priority - To simplify decision-making and help businesses thrive through smarter financial strategies.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

openai

perplexity

ChatGPT

Work experience

Business Advisory Analyst at Accenture, Oct 2024 - Present · 2 yrs, Bengaluru, Supporting the FP&A function for APAC and Global Operations, focusing on cost management, product profitability, and business performance analysis. • Led budgeting and forecasting cycles for multiple product categories, collaborating with Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations teams to align financial plans with market and production realities. • Performed detailed variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast) on key drivers such as raw material costs, milk pricing, logistics, and plant efficiencies. • Built financial models to support strategic initiatives including capacity expansion, SKU rationalization, and working capital optimization. • Delivered monthly management reports, executive dashboards, and financial commentaries to senior leadership and regional heads. • Partnered with commercial teams to evaluate promotional spends, customer profitability, and pricing strategies using data-backed insights. • Used SAP HANA, IBP, and Excel-based models for data gathering, reconciliation, and scenario analysis; contributed to system enhancements and reporting automation. • Participated in global finance transformation initiatives, including the rollout of standardized planning templates and the transition to digital forecasting tools. • Developed and maintained key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor operational and financial health, helping drive accountability and performance across business units.

Client Servicing Analyst at Clearwater Analytics, Jul 2024 - Oct 2024 · 4 mos, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, Transitioned from a traditional FP&A role into a high-growth SaaS environment, bringing core financial planning skills into a more data-driven and tech-enabled setting. • Adapted legacy FP&A practices to support Clearwater’s fast-paced, analytics-first operations by integrating financial modeling with real-time data insights. • Applied foundational FP&A knowledge (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis) in a SaaS context, focusing on metrics like ARR, MRR, CAC, and churn. • Bridged the gap between finance and technology teams, helping implement automated dashboards and enhance data transparency across departments. • Leveraged prior experience with tools like Excel, SAP, and Oracle, while upskilling in platforms like NetSuite, Salesforce, and Clearwater’s proprietary analytics tool. • Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver strategic insights during a period of rapid scaling and organizational change. • Embraced a culture of continuous improvement, contributing to FP&A process redesigns and supporting digital transformation initiatives. Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models. Perform variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.STAT (Statutory Accounting Principles) and Solvency II regulations GAAP regulations. Experience with chart of accounts and general ledger maintenance.

Financial Analyst at Paperchase Accountancy (GDC), May 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, Prepare payment proposals and ensure timely payment of invoices. Verify payment terms and prioritize invoices based on due dates and net terms. Process payments through ach, checks, or other approved methods. Vendor Management Maintain vendor records and contact information. Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoice status or payment discrepancies. Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors to ensure smooth payment processes. Reconciliation and Reporting Reconcile vendor statements with internal records, resolving any discrepancies. Generate accounts payable reports and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities. Provide accurate and timely financial information to management for decision-making.

Education

Certified Management Accountant, Accounting and Business/Management, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance, University of calicut