Ilika Hajela
San Francisco,USA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 5 years of experience in financial modeling, P&L management, and data-driven decision-making. Proven track record of driving financial performance through strategic forecasting, variance analysis, and the development of actionable financial metrics. Adept at collaborating with business teams, improving processes, and automating reporting systems to enhance efficiency. Highly skilled in SQL, Tableau, Oracle, and advanced Excel, with a deep commitment to continuous improvement. Focused on delivering insights that shape long-term business strategies while managing immediate financial goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting and Finance Analyst (Contractual)
The Wiseman Group
San Francisco, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Designed advanced financial models that drove critical decisions, resulting in improved forecast accuracy by 12% for ongoing projects and long-term strategies
- Conduct in-depth analysis of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Developed robust financial metrics and scorecards to track marketing program performance, enabling senior management to make data-driven decisions
- Presented variance analysis reports that identified 8% in potential savings, streamlining budget allocations for multiple departments
- Collaborated closely with project managers to forecast costs and timelines, ensuring resource alignment with business needs and delivering timely financial reports
Accounts Payable
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Managed reconciliation of $2M+ in annual transactions, ensuring 99.9% accuracy and reducing discrepancies through continuous process improvements
- Led the development of financial reports for senior leadership, providing insights that supported a 10% increase in operational efficiency
- Managing and facilitating the transfer of funds between the university and third-party vendors
- Improved payment processing times by optimizing workflows, achieving a 15% reduction in late payments
Financial Account Manager
Times Group
Mumbai, India
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed a portfolio of high-value clients, contributing to a 20% increase in revenue by aligning financial planning with client needs
- Conducted in-depth revenue forecasting and analysis, driving informed decision-making for both internal and external stakeholders
- Successfully implemented client-driven financial solutions, resulting in a 15% improvement in client retention and satisfaction rates
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and service delivery, reducing project delays by 25% and ensuring timely execution of financial initiatives
Key Account Manager
MGH Logistics Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Oversaw export operations and documentation for key clients such as Renault and Inditex, ensuring seamless logistics support
- Developed quarterly plans to prioritize client engagement and awareness initiatives, enhancing client retention and revenue growth
- Successfully negotiated contracts and resolved client issues to meet their specific needs and expectations
- Collaborated with internal teams, including operations and sales, to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services, contributing to overall client satisfaction and business growth
Education
MS - Business Analytics
Golden Gate University
08.2024
MBA - Finance (E-Business)
Welingkar Institute of Management
04.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Symbiosis International University
04.2016
Skills
- Financial Forecasting
- Optimization Techniques
- Tableau
- Audit Support
- Problem Solving
- Sap & Oracle
- SQL
- Apache Spark
- Interpersonal Skills
- Budgeting
- Salesforce CRM
- Python
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Quickbooks
- Advance Excel & Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Meta Marketing Analytics Professional Certification| Coursera
- Financial Accounting | Udemy
- International Business Management | TH Nürnberg, Germany
- Digital Marketing | Alpha Marketer
- Six Sigma Black Belt (Ongoing)
- SQL for Business Intelligence | LinkedIn Learning
Projects
- Financial Performance Optimization: Led a comprehensive financial analysis project, identifying key performance indicators that boosted profitability by 10% for a major client., Sales Trend Forecasting for Global Retailer: Developed data-driven financial models that increased forecasting accuracy by 18%, supporting the retailer's global expansion strategy.
- Cybersecurity Resilience Enhancement: Collaborated on a financial resilience project for a financial institution, improving threat detection efficiency by 25% through predictive data analytics.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
German
Elementary
Affiliations
Digital Analytics Association, 2023 – Present
Timeline
Accounting and Finance Analyst (Contractual)
The Wiseman Group
05.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable
Golden Gate University
06.2023 - Current
Financial Account Manager
Times Group
06.2019 - 10.2022
Key Account Manager
MGH Logistics Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 04.2017
MS - Business Analytics
Golden Gate University
MBA - Finance (E-Business)
Welingkar Institute of Management
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Symbiosis International University
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