LAKSHMI NARAYANAN
Edison
Summary
Finance professional with 7+ years of experience in financial analysis and reporting. Demonstrates a proven track record in building dynamic financial models, preparing monthly reports, and conducting variance analysis to support strategic decision-making. Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel and financial software, ensuring precise data reconciliation and actionable insights. Skilled at aligning cross-functional financial operations with overarching organizational objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Intern
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Executed cash flow projections for North America for FY2025, facilitating strategic financial planning.
- Analyzed payroll variances month-over-month, identifying key discrepancies affecting 35,000 employees.
- Implemented uniform State Unemployment Insurance tax rates across projects, generating annual savings of $1.1 million.
Finance Manager
TVS Supply Chain Solutions
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: A global supply chain solution provider
- Developed and implemented financial policies and procedures for the North America Region, ensuring compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and local regulations, while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Reviewed and analyzed Balance Sheet Schedules of the UK subsidiary to validate accuracy and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated training sessions to educate the team on evolving financial policies and procedures, enhancing organizational proficiency and data reliability.
Financial Analyst
Soatech Solutions Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: A Finance & management consulting company
- Reduced Cost of Goods Sold for top-performing products by 6% through scenario analysis and advanced financial modeling using Excel and SQL, which improved profitability by 8%.
- Built dynamic financial models to forecast monthly profitability and create sustainable reporting solutions that enhanced senior management's decision making, resulting in a 10% increase in monthly profits.
- Compiled and presented detailed financial reports and analyses using Microsoft Office tools, supporting strategic discussions and contributing to a 15% growth in operational efficiency.
Audit Consultant
Ranga Rao & Company
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: A Chartered Accountancy Firm
- Conducted financial analysis and prepared audit reports for 10+ clients, ensuring a 100% compliance rate with regulatory standards.
- Developed financial models for cash flows and AR/AP reports, identifying inefficiencies that led to a 4% improvement in clients' liquidity management.
- Provided actionable insights into investment opportunities, contributing to a 4% increase in profits for a hospitality client.
Senior Accountant
Yellow Stone Accounting Solutions
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Performed account reconciliations using Oracle to ensure accurate financial records and identify discrepancies.
Education
Master of Science - Financial Analytics
Bentley University-McCallum Graduate School of Business
Waltham, MA05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
University Of Mumbai
India06-2014
Intermediate Certificate -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India11-2014
Skills
- Financial Analysis: Financial Modelling, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Data Visualization, SQL, Advanced Excel
- Business Intelligence & Tools: Tableau, Power BI, Hyperion, Oracle
- Office Applications: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access
- Programming Language: SQL, Python
Timeline
Finance Intern
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
02.2025 - 05.2025
Finance Manager
TVS Supply Chain Solutions
03.2022 - 07.2023
Financial Analyst
Soatech Solutions Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - 02.2022
Audit Consultant
Ranga Rao & Company
01.2018 - 12.2020
Senior Accountant
Yellow Stone Accounting Solutions
01.2015 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Financial Analytics
Bentley University-McCallum Graduate School of Business
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
University Of Mumbai
Intermediate Certificate -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
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