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Deepa Kathiresshan

Financial Analyst
Chennai

Summary

Professional with strong background in financial analysis, adept at leveraging analytical skills to drive business growth and financial stability. Expertise in data interpretation, financial modeling, and risk assessment, ensuring informed decision-making and strategic planning. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability, consistently meeting team objectives and organizational goals. Proficient in utilizing financial software and tools to streamline processes and enhance accuracy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Analyst

Wells Fargo
04.2023 - Current
  • Conducted variance analyses, presenting findings to senior managements, influencing critical decisions towards cost optimization.
  • Collaborated the function department heads to identify performance metrics, significantly enhancing transparency and stakeholder confidence.
  • Streamlined financial presentation, materials for boarding meeting, improving efficiency and clarity, resulting in better strategic planning.
  • Perform Plan transfers to ensure each functions are having their updated budget in place.
  • Ad hoc financial analysis requested by finance leader and providing reports.
  • Hierarchy Maintenance in OU & M-line level for all the LOBs.
  • Implemented new dashboard system using Power BI that reduced the reporting time by 20% by various LOBs.
  • Creation & Maintenance of the drivers and allocating the cost in the drivers.
  • Update the Material & Non – Material drivers in the Minerva. Internal control & validating the driver and process.
  • Waterfall Simulation (Moving or refreshing the Forecast numbers in the system) and validate the uploaded numbers.

Key Achievements:

  • Spotlight Award – (Automated Utilization tracker in PowerBI)
  • E cards – Report creation for Headcount & updated EUCTs in Minerva in short time

Lead Analyst

Danfoss Industries Private Limited
02.2015 - 04.2023
  • Collaborated with regional controllers to collect, validate, and consolidate budget data, performing financial analysis.
  • Prepared and presented budget performance reports, financial insights, and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.
  • Evaluated inventory control and aging reports in SAP to identify slow-moving and unconsumed materials, enabling effective inventory management and cost optimization.
  • Implemented advanced analytical tools to streamline reporting processes, significantly improving data accessibility and accuracy.

Key Achievements:

  • Awarded BCP Champion – (Process flow, created repository for the process)
  • Team player award for Automated the process and saved 100 hours

Financial Analyst

Nokia India Private Limited
10.2012 - 02.2015
  • Delivered financial and operational reporting for Mobile Phones and Smart Devices business units, providing management with actionable insights on business performance.
  • Maintained and updated organizational hierarchies across reporting systems, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
    Performed SAP BW reconciliation activities, validating financial and operational data integrity across systems.
  • Generated and maintained hierarchy reports from SAP and PRS systems for the Sales & Marketing Database (SALESMKTDB).
  • Served as the key user and system owner for SALESMKTDB, LEAP, and Flow tools, providing ongoing support and process enhancements.

Key Achievements:

  • Have participated in mobile & tool testing and was rewarded for the same.
  • Have got PEER TO PEER recognition from my stakeholders

Senior officer

Wipro BPO limited
04.2010 - 09.2012
  • Processed high volumes of invoices with accuracy and compliance, contributing to improved operational efficiency and service quality.
  • Handled email communications and query management, responding to vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries while ensuring timely issue resolution.

Key Achievements:

  • Rewarded as “Star of the Month” for proving my capabilities and for my excellent deliverables in the process.
  • Processed more than 280 invoices which was appreciated as an outstanding performance.

Education

Master of Science - CS & IT

Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Computer application

Sourashtra College
Madurai, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting techniques

Variance Analysis

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

PowerBI

Excel Dashboard

MS Excel & PowerPoint

Salesforce

Business Intelligence

SAP

Dodecca

Essbase

APTOS

Tableau

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information's furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge. 

Regards, Deepa Kathiresshan

Timeline

Financial Analyst

Wells Fargo
04.2023 - Current

Lead Analyst

Danfoss Industries Private Limited
02.2015 - 04.2023

Financial Analyst

Nokia India Private Limited
10.2012 - 02.2015

Senior officer

Wipro BPO limited
04.2010 - 09.2012

Master of Science - CS & IT

Madurai Kamaraj University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Computer application

Sourashtra College
04.2001 -
Deepa KathiresshanFinancial Analyst