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Nikhitha Mudiyanur Sridhar

Summary

Insight-driven FP&A and Valuation professional with a proven record of driving margin growth, optimizing costs, and delivering actionable insights for executive decision-making Expert in financial modeling, forecasting, client profitability analysis, variance reduction, and KPI automation Adept at aligning finance strategy with operational goals through collaborative, data-informed solutions that influence board-level outcomes

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FP&A Analyst

Polytron Inc
01.2024 - Current
  • Led budgeting and forecasting cycles across departments, increasing planning accuracy and accountability
  • Assessed financial performance for 250+ projects monthly, tracking profitability trends and providing actionable insights to leadership
  • Built ROI and IRR-driven investment models to support capital allocation decisions and optimize cash utilization
  • Automated key finance reports—including amortization and prepaid expenses—using Excel VBA and Power Query, reducing manual effort and error rates
  • Conducted root-cause variance analysis and implemented corrective measures, significantly reducing budget deviations

Valuation Intern

Polytron Inc
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Built a full S-Corp valuation using DCF methodology with scenario analysis, incorporating WACC, CAPM, and industry-driven growth assumptions
  • Created equity outcome dashboards and sensitivity models to support capital allocation and M&A discussions
  • Benchmark company performance across 10+ peers using SWOT, PESTEL, and BCG matrices for strategic positioning

Advisory Payment Services Analyst

ANZ Bank
04.2017 - 09.2019
  • Reduced operational risk by 10% and improved process accuracy through redesign of investment operations workflows
  • Led root cause investigations and implemented resolution protocols, reducing client escalations by 35%
  • Recognized twice with ‘Best Performer' awards for performance excellence, compliance, and continuous process improvement

Indirect Tax Intern

EY
03.2016 - 07.2016
  • Supported US indirect tax (Work Opportunity Tax Credit) compliance for multiple clients, ensuring timely and accurate documentation
  • Conducted eligibility analysis and built credit reports aligned with IRS audit standards
  • Collaborated on compliance reviews of state-specific WOTC rules and contributed to high-accuracy filing outcomes

Financial Analyst

Havana Yuktha Solutions
07.2014 - 02.2016
  • Delivered 20% overhead savings through zero-based budgeting and GL-level expense analysis
  • Boosted profitability by 15% via revenue forecasting and actionable variance reports to business unit leaders
  • Managed journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end reporting packages in line with GAAP standards

Education

Master of Science - Finance

Georgia State University
Buckhead, GA
12-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Bengaluru University
Bangalore, India
07-2014

Skills

  • FP&A Leadership – Budgeting & Forecasting Variance Analysis Cost Reduction Cash Flow Strategy Margin Optimization GAAP IFRS Financial Statements Preparation & Analysis
  • Valuation & Insight – DCF & Advanced Valuation Modeling Mergers & Acquisitions Market Benchmarking Strategic Presentations Sensitivity & Scenario analysis
  • Technical Skills – Excel (Advanced, VBA, Power Query) SQL Tableau Power BI Python ERP (Vision/Vantagepoint) Salesforce

Accomplishments

• Reduced the month-end close cycle by over 60%, improving reporting timeliness and audit accuracy

•Delivered 75%+ accurate real-time cash flow forecasts using SQL-integrated data, enhancing liquidity planning

•Saved $50K monthly on an $830K overhead budget through GL-level forecasting and Monte Carlo simulations

• Enabled 10% reduction in project overages by analyzing client profitability via realization and labor multiplier metrics

• Saved $5,000 per report by transitioning vendor dashboards to internal SQL + ODBC-driven reporting systems

Certification

  • FMVA® – Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (Corporate Finance Institute)
  • Leading with Finance – Harvard University
  • FinTech Certification – Georgia State University
  • Certified Management Accountant (In Progress)

Timeline

FP&A Analyst

Polytron Inc
01.2024 - Current

Valuation Intern

Polytron Inc
08.2023 - 12.2023

Advisory Payment Services Analyst

ANZ Bank
04.2017 - 09.2019

Indirect Tax Intern

EY
03.2016 - 07.2016

Financial Analyst

Havana Yuktha Solutions
07.2014 - 02.2016

Master of Science - Finance

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Bengaluru University

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