Open To Work
GIRIJA KAUSHIK
New York
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience in Healthcare, Mobility(Rail Infrastructure) and Semi Conductor industries, excelling in Business Controlling, financial planning and analysis . Proven track record in developing multi-million dollar budgets and driving performance accountability. Skilled in SAP and adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration, delivering actionable insights that enhance strategic decision-making and optimize financial outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller- Point of care Business, NAM
Siemens Healthineers
11.2024 - Current
- Lead the development of comprehensive financial budgets and forecasts for the Point of Care business line, partnering with senior controllers to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and market dynamics
- Developed annual revenue budgets of ~$300M for Point of Care business lines, collaborating with sales, marketing, and global teams to analyze market size, business plans, and Siemens Healthineer's market share.
- Further, presenting and discussing the annual Budget to Diagnostic Senior management and aligning with Global controllers to submit the final Business line regional Budget
- Created annual ~$250M SG&A budgets from the ground up using a zero-based budgeting approach for Diagnostic Business, partnering with Laboratory Solutions and Point of Care business line leaders to assess FTE requirements and prioritize spending to align with strategic goals.
- Oversee forecasting and performance tracking for critical KPIs— including Revenue, Gross Margin, SG&A, and Headcount—providing actionable insights to senior management through monthly reviews.
- Partner with Sales/Marketing leaders to drive accountability and achieve forecast commitments
- Conducted assessments of risk and internal controls, identifying process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency.
Manager (Finance Controller)
Siemens India Ltd., Mobility Division
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Facilitated annual budget discussions with management, aligning objectives with global finance performance teams.
- Developed annual budgets by engaging with sales and strategy teams to evaluate market share.
- Established order value and revenue targets by working closely with segment leads as per business plans.
- Calculated SG&A expenses to define yearly financial objectives.
- Collaborated with business unit management to create financial forecast presentations for stakeholder reviews.
- Forecasted key performance indicators such as gross margins and cash flows, analyzing variances monthly.
- Engaged with strategy and project management teams to improve financial insights and forecasts.
- Assisted auditors in addressing inquiries regarding rolling stock audits, preparing necessary documentation.
Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Planning & Analysis)
LAM RESEARCH INDIA PVT. LTD
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Prepared and presented Annual Operating Plans to the Management for CTO Business
- Collaborated with business unit heads and PMs to analyze business insights, preparing quarterly financial forecasts and advising on achieving budget targets.
- Monitored CTO cost center costs, ensured opex aligned with forecasts, performed variance analysis, and communicated findings to Business Unit Headquarters management.
- Allocated technological overhead costs to all business units to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared ageing of inventory, inventory provisions and reconciliation on monthly intervals for ETCH Business Unit
- Automation: worked with financial system teams for automation of files to save man hours and provide accurate information timely
- Prepared monthly aging reports and inventory provisions for each business unit.
- Automated financial reporting processes with system teams, reducing man hours and enhancing accuracy.
ASSISTANT MANAGER (Financial Planning & Analysis)
GENPACT INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Delivered monthly, quarterly, and yearly management reports on projections and actuals, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Developed reports for quarterly balance sheet reviews, enhancing management's understanding of financial position.
- Led team meetings to align on project goals and strategies.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
Education
Chartered Accountancy -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi, India05.2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
Rajasthan University
Rajasthan03.2012
Skills
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Performance Controlling
- Business line Controlling
- Financial Modeling
- SAP
- SMART Reporting
- Data visualization
- Jedox
- Qlik reporting
- Think cell tools
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
Honored with 'Above and Beyond awards' in LAM Research for taking ownership and accountability of assigned activities and Automation of allocation reports.
Personal Information
Title: Chartered Accountant (CPA)
Certification
Financial Modeling & Valuation (Grant Thornton)
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteSalary Range
$140000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Controller- Point of care Business, NAM
Siemens Healthineers
11.2024 - Current
Manager (Finance Controller)
Siemens India Ltd., Mobility Division
03.2022 - 10.2024
Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Planning & Analysis)
LAM RESEARCH INDIA PVT. LTD
11.2019 - 01.2022
ASSISTANT MANAGER (Financial Planning & Analysis)
GENPACT INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
07.2018 - 10.2019
Chartered Accountancy -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
Rajasthan University