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Sujitha Nair

New Brunswick,NJ

Summary

Performance-driven, analytical, and process-focused finance management professional with 12 years of transferable experience in devising and executing holistic best-in-class financial strategies aligned with strategic business objectives and vision to drive sustainable organization growth. Skilled in developing annual budgets and using KPI to evaluate productivity and profitability.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Financial Analyst

Rutgers University
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with C-level executives and senior leadership teams to analyze financial performance, trends, and risks and define strategic direction for the organization
  • Strategically collaborated with internal and external stakeholders and all levels of OIT unit administrators to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations to improve financial data review processes
  • Supervised financial planning and analysis (FP&A) team across (2) large IT departments, covering 30 divisions
  • Analyzed financial transactions worth $200M+ to identify cost savings and profit-generating opportunities
  • Enhanced financial controls and executed process improvements to streamline reporting and increase efficiency
  • Monitored financial KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provided valuable insights for executive leadership on planning and forecasting to drive the division’s performance excellence
  • Devised and executed cost-saving initiatives, thus driving operational efficiency, excellence, and effectiveness


Manager, Finance & Projects

Pavilions & Interiors India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Steered and directed a 50-member high-performing team to perform FP&A reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Drove revenue and profitability up to 20% (2016–2021) by reducing costs and improving operational efficiency
  • Conceptualized and implemented robust strategies to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency and profits
  • Executed strategic operations across the organization in alignment with Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Crafted robust financial strategies to slash costs for 300+ projects (2014–2020) while driving profitability 30%
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and improve reporting system efficiency
  • Implemented effective controls to mitigate potential project-related financial risks and contingencies
  • Won the “Best Employee Award” (2019) and secured outstanding appraisals for (5) years based on performance.


Manager, Finance & Operations

ECL Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Displayed leadership capabilities, supervising 20-member team to oversee financial analysis and reporting
  • Maintained periodical financial statements, including cash flow and working capital status with precision
  • Proactively consolidated and presented quarterly financial updates and recommendations to the board and CFO
  • Identified operational risks while executing mitigation strategies to optimize organization-wide financial health.

Assistant Manager

CEMA Electric Lighting Products India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Provided robust support to senior management with financial planning & analysis and capital budgeting activities
  • Built relationships with 200+ global/domestic clients to drive customer base and propel market penetration 15%
  • Directed multi-functional team of 80+ members to handle end-to-end purchase, finance, and budgeting functions
  • Supported Executive team to coordinate and execute operations in alignment with organization strategies and vision.
  • Received "Star Award" for Best employee of the year

Education

Master of Financial Analysis (M.F.A.) Finance and Financial Management Services -

Rutgers Business School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Newark, NJ
01.2022

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Finance & Strategy -

Indian Institute of Management
Kozhikode, India
01.2012

Skills

  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Continuous Process Improvements
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Financial Risk Management (FRM)
  • Strategic Planning & Analysis
  • Revenue trend analysis
  • Budgeting and Planning
  • KPI Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Team Leadership
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Profitability analysis
  • Cash Flow Management

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Cultivated and implemented strategies to reduce company costs and improve profitability by 10%
  • Collaborated with team of 30+ members in the development of various projects.

Technology skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Advanced Excel,Python
  • Programming: C++, R, SAS, Apptio, Tableau, Oracle FMS,Smartsheet,Bloomberg Market Concepts

Degrees

  • M.F.A.
  • M.B.A.

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer | NGOs — Worked as a Teacher to Educate Underprivileged Women and Children

Timeline

Senior Financial Analyst

Rutgers University
01.2022 - Current

Manager, Finance & Projects

Pavilions & Interiors India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2021

Manager, Finance & Operations

ECL Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
01.2012 - 01.2014

Assistant Manager

CEMA Electric Lighting Products India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2010

Master of Financial Analysis (M.F.A.) Finance and Financial Management Services -

Rutgers Business School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Finance & Strategy -

Indian Institute of Management

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