AB InBev GCC India

- Team Management/Evaluation/Appraisal/Mentoring
- Leading a cross-functional team of Anaplan developers, overseeing Anaplan Models and Projects across four zones (EUR, SAZ, MAZ, AFR).
- Implement Anaplan solutions in collaboration with Finance, Supply Chain, Sustainability and product teams.
- Ensure adherence to Anaplan best practices, and conduct monthly governance calls with business partners.
- Achieved 100% Manager Effectiveness in annual engagement surveys.

Program Manager | Anaplan

- Team Management/Evaluation/Appraisal
- Managed automation and transformation projects, achieving significant workflow efficiencies and operational improvements.
- Key Achievements:
   - Project Deep Sea: Transitioned from Excel to an automated accruals process in Anaplan, avoiding financial surprises over $5 million.
   - Project Sunlight: Automated reporting using Power BI, enhancing data insights and decision-making.
   - Led discount initiatives resulting in $3 million in EBITDA savings.
   - Recognized for four efficiency releases in 2021, winning the Transformation award at the Annual Brew Event.
- Oversaw monthly P&L, volume, financial performance, and forecasting cycles.
- Supported Team in 1YP Planning.
- T&M of routine management.

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Associate Manager

Team Lead

Accenture in India

- Facilitated the transition of a marketing specialist role from Budapest, including comprehensive training and knowledge transfer.
- Supported Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) performing detailed variance analyses.
- Prepared journals. assessed volume impact on channel/brand/pack mix.
- Executed pre-close processes.

Financial Acct Advisory Analyst

Tesco HSC

- Managed KPI reporting for Finance Directors, ensuring accurate revenue and expense reconciliation.
- Lead E2E of AR process, produced periodic financial reports, and conducted analyses on unbilled, unearned, and AR collections.

Senior Account Executive

Manager Connected Planning | Anaplan at AB InBev

With a decade of expertise in Finance and Accounts within the Retail and FMCG sectors, I have successfully managed FP&A operations. Currently, I am enhancing my skills in Anaplan to drive transformative change. I thrive on challenges and am committed to delivering exceptional results.
I am eager to explore new opportunities that will challenge me and allow me to make meaningful contributions to an organization's success.

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