Shalini Pandey
Livonia,MI
Summary
Experienced Financial Controller with 9 years in financial planning and analysis, skilled at turning complex data into clear insights that support business growth and strategic decisions. Known for strong organizational skills and attention to detail, I'm great at leading teams, improving financial performance, and making operations more efficient. A team player focused on finding cost-saving opportunities, improving processes, and ensuring compliance, all while managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines to help the business succeed.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Serve Hospitality Group
01.2024 - Current
- Led proforma financial analysis, budgeting, and cash flow reporting, providing strategic insights to the CEO and management, while ensuring regulatory compliance and financial accuracy.
- Supervised a team of 6, including offshore staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Managed NNN reconciliations, correcting landlord errors and securing significant CAM credits and refunds, safeguarding the company's financial interests.
- Worked on tax reporting and filings with IRS, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Played a key role in implementing process automation for routine financial tasks, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
- Directed ERP integrations (EcoTrak, LeaseCake), asset management and lease tracking, and streamlined treasury operations, offshore payroll, and cross-departmental collaboration for improved financial reporting and cost savings.
Senior Financial Analyst
Norton Lifelock
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw financial health through liquidity monitoring, discrepancy resolution in AR, AP, inventory, and short-term debts.
- Led a team of two and managed OPEX, headcount planning, and cost controls, driving collaboration with sales, marketing, and regional teams to optimize budget allocation and ROI.
- Directed month-end/quarter-end closing activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries, ensuring accurate financial reporting and seamless operations.
Financial Analyst
Honeywell Automation
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Achieved 40% reduction in bank charges in open ended guarantees while managing treasury projects
- Provided insights for executive decision making on bank guarantees, by leveraging data integration from multiple banks
- Led a team of three analysts for month-end close activities in HFM
- Analyzed FX impacts and performed IOS reserve calculations along with SOX audit compliance and supported internal audits.
Financial Consultant
Birla Sunlife Insurance Co. Ltd.
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Informed clients about financial matters and offered tailored investment recommendations and advice.
Articled Audit Assistant
Kakani & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
02.2013 - 02.2016
- Led statutory, SEBI-compliant, and Income Tax audits for Nationalized Banks, and managed accounting and tax audits for global brands like Walmart and Reliance Fresh, ensuring compliance, financial integrity, and effective risk management.
Education
MBA - International Finance
Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies
03.2018
Chartered Accountant - Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
02.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
DAVV University
06.2012
Skills
People Management
Cost Reduction Strategies
Fintech implementations
Cross-Department Collaboration
Audit and Financial Investigations
Taxation and Regulatory Compliance
Accomplishments
- Delivered significant cost savings across multiple organizations, unlocking financial efficiencies and boosting profitability.
Timeline
Financial Controller
Serve Hospitality Group
01.2024 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
Norton Lifelock
08.2022 - 05.2023
Financial Analyst
Honeywell Automation
05.2018 - 05.2022
Financial Consultant
Birla Sunlife Insurance Co. Ltd.
05.2017 - 09.2017
Articled Audit Assistant
Kakani & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
02.2013 - 02.2016
MBA - International Finance
Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies
Chartered Accountant - Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
DAVV University
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