Chithra PG
@chithrapg
Finance and operations professional optimizing reporting, payroll, and process performance.
What I'm looking for
I am a finance and operations professional with over 7.6 years of experience in financial analysis, payroll management, and process optimization across diverse industries.
I have a proven track record modernizing reporting by transitioning Excel processes to PowerBI, improving data visualization and decision-making efficiency, and reconciling complex payroll and bank accounts to ensure accuracy.
I design and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), lead cross-functional collaboration to resolve reconciliation challenges, and provide actionable cost and headcount analyses that drive operational cost reductions.
I am proficient in SAP S/4HANA, Fiori, Oracle, Tally, BlackLine, Trintech, advanced Excel and PowerBI, and I deliver timely, compliant financial reporting and insights to support senior management decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Leading record-to-report processes and compliance, transitioned reporting from Excel to PowerBI to improve visualization and reporting efficiency, and streamlined month-end reconciliations to reduce errors and accelerate close timelines.
Financial Analyst (Payroll)
Primus | OpenText
Jun 2024 - Dec 2024 (6 months)
Analyzed complex payroll datasets and variance drivers, resolved payroll discrepancies within timelines to ensure compliance, and prepared payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations to support senior management decision-making.
Process Expert - Controlling
Siemens Technology and Services Pvt. Ltd.
Sep 2019 - Apr 2023 (3 years 7 months)
Led controlling functions including cost-center analysis, headcount-driven expense reviews, SOP implementation, and bank/payroll reconciliations to improve accuracy and reduce process inefficiencies across finance operations.
MIS Executive
Accel Frontline Ltd.
Aug 2016 - Jan 2017 (5 months)
Prepared management information reports, supported data-driven insights for operations, and collaborated with finance and operations teams to improve reporting accuracy and timeliness.
Advanced Associate
Xchanging Solutions
Nov 2013 - Apr 2015 (1 year 5 months)
Supported finance operations through accounts payable/receivable activities, produced ad-hoc reports from ERP systems, and contributed to process improvements and collection efforts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sikkim Manipal University
Master of Business Administration, Finance
Completed an MBA in Finance from Sikkim Manipal University, focused on financial analysis and reporting.
Calicut University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Corporation) degree, covering core accounting and commerce subjects.
Kerala Board
Vocational Higher Secondary Education, Office Secretaryship
Completed VHSE in Office Secretaryship with practical and theory in English and Malayalam.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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