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Venkata Gogu

Tupelo

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record in financial analysis, strategic planning, and risk management. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive profitability. Exceptional communication and leadership abilities foster adaptability in fast-paced environments while maintaining reliable performance under pressure. Proficient in budget management, financial reporting, and ensuring regulatory compliance, contributing to informed decision-making and sustainable growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Finance & Business Operations

Hexad Solutions LLC
06.2023 - Current
  • Led the Finance and Business Operations function for a $24Mn Telecom business unit, overseeing end-to-end financial planning, reporting, compliance, and operational governance.
  • Successfully set up Finance and Delivery operations across India and the USA, building internal controls, financial reporting structures, and standardized business processes from the ground up.
  • Directed budgeting, forecasting, cost control, revenue management, and margin analysis to support strategic business objectives.
  • Managed delivery operations of 250+ resources globally, ensuring efficient resource utilization, billing accuracy, and alignment with delivery goals.
  • Acted as the single point of contact for finance and operations, working closely with senior leadership, delivery heads, and cross-functional teams to drive business performance.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of Net-suite Financial Systems and YouTrack Operational Systems to streamline financial operations and improve delivery tracking and reporting.
  • Established and managed Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes, overseeing invoicing, accounts receivable, and revenue assurance functions.
  • Collaborated with CPA and CA firms to prepare and audit financial data for tax filing and legal compliance in both India and the USA.
  • Ensured readiness for internal and external audits by maintaining documentation, enforcing financial policies, and adhering to regulatory standards.
  • Delivered financial insights and performance updates to leadership through dashboards, variance analysis, and business reviews.
  • Partnered with HR and Delivery for headcount planning, cost allocation, and resource optimization across projects.
  • Proactively identified and addressed process gaps, enhancing operational efficiency, financial transparency, and compliance across the business.
  • $24Mn Business Unit (NAM Communications) | Reports to CEO

Manager – Finance & PMO-Business Operations

Cynet Inc
02.2018 - 06.2023
  • Acted as the Single Point of Contact for all operational and financial matters for a $100Mn business unit, working across Sales, Delivery, HR, IT Ops, and Finance functions.
  • Led annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivery capacity.
  • Collaborated with Business Heads, Delivery Leaders, and Sales Teams to ensure budget discipline and performance tracking.
  • Managed a 15-member billing & finance support team across 4 delivery groups, driving accuracy in invoicing, timely revenue recognition, and cost control.
  • Provided extended support in Accounts Receivable (AR) — working with Sales and Finance teams to follow up on outstanding dues, reconcile payment issues, and close process gaps.
  • Worked closely with Corporate Internal Audit teams to prepare and respond to internal audits, ensuring full compliance and readiness across business units.
  • Acted as a key liaison between external auditors and delivery groups, supporting audit walkthroughs, data collection, and ensuring consistent and accurate reporting.
  • Facilitated and closed process audit gaps, implemented corrective actions, and strengthened control frameworks.
  • Delivered quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and internal dashboards highlighting financial health, audit outcomes, AR status, and billing metrics.
  • Standardized templates and tools for project financial tracking, operational KPIs, and audit compliance documentation.
  • $100Mn Business Unit (NAM Communications) | Reports to Delivery Heads & Sr Finance Director

Business Systems Analyst

Capgemini Inc
11.2017 - 02.2018
  • Develop business architecture using requirements such as scope, processes, alternatives, and risks.
  • Analyze the customer's business requirements and processes through document analysis, and stakeholder meetings.
  • Communicate the customer's business requirements by constructing easy to understand requirements and prototypes.
  • Gather and document the functional business requirements for newly designed system applications.
  • Conduct testing including integration, regression, functional, and user acceptance testing.
  • Ensure that all requirements gathered and agreed upon are thoroughly documented and tested during the UAT testing phases.
  • Liaise between business and technical personnel to ensure a mutual understanding of processes and applications.
  • Provide input into developing and modifying systems to meet customer needs and develop the specifications to support these modifications.
  • Track project analytics; present monthly customer reports.
  • Creation of documentation and training materials.
  • Provide on-call support for global external and internal facing applications.

Financial Analyst

ICICI Lombard GIC
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • Prepare detailed financial reports, including monthly P&L statements, variance analysis, and cash flow forecasts to support business decisions.
  • Assist in budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, collaborating closely with department heads to gather and validate data.
  • Analyze financial performance metrics and identify trends to recommend cost-saving opportunities and operational improvements.
  • Support management with financial modeling and scenario analysis for new projects and investments.
  • Work with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, and Finance) to ensure accurate revenue recognition and expense allocation.
  • Collaborate with internal audit teams during periodic reviews and help implement corrective actions for process gaps.

Financial Analyst

99p Stores Ltd
11.2010 - 06.2012
  • Assisted in preparation and consolidation of monthly financial statements and variance analysis reports for senior management.
  • Supported budgeting and forecasting by compiling data from various business units and ensuring accuracy in financial models.
  • Maintained financial databases and prepared dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Conducted market and competitor financial analysis to support strategic planning initiatives.
  • Partnered with Accounts Receivable and Billing teams to resolve discrepancies and improve cash flow management.
  • Participated in audit preparations by organizing financial documentation and responding to auditor queries.

Education

MBA - MIS

Arkansas State University

B.Com - undefined

Osmania University

Skills

  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • KPI tracking
  • Audit coordination
  • Account analysis

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant ( Awaiting Final Exam & Licenseing)

Disclaimer

Regards, Venkata Gogu 870-517-7882

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Telugu
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Director of Finance & Business Operations

Hexad Solutions LLC
06.2023 - Current

Manager – Finance & PMO-Business Operations

Cynet Inc
02.2018 - 06.2023

Business Systems Analyst

Capgemini Inc
11.2017 - 02.2018

Financial Analyst

ICICI Lombard GIC
08.2012 - 08.2015

Financial Analyst

99p Stores Ltd
11.2010 - 06.2012

B.Com - undefined

Osmania University

MBA - MIS

Arkansas State University

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