Dheeraj Rao
@dheerajrao
I am a dynamic FP&A professional skilled in forecasting, cost optimization, and reporting automation.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dynamic FP&A professional with experience leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for high-value inventory and technology portfolios. I automated KPI and cost-driver reporting in Power BI, reducing manual preparation time by 60%, and implemented Python-based forecasting and accrual monitoring that saved 10+ hours per month. I also identified $2.5M in savings via license utilization review and managed a $500M+ technology budget with month-end close responsibility.
I combine technical skills—Power BI, SQL, Python, Excel—and process automation with stakeholder management to deliver actionable insights and cost optimization. My background also includes large-scale project budgeting and developing trading-strategy prototypes, enabling cross-functional delivery and strategic decision support.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Analyst, Inventory Planning
Lowe's India
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Led end-to-end financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for high-value inventory categories supporting AOP and rolling forecasts. Automated KPI reporting in Power BI, reducing manual prep time by 60% and delivered variance analysis to senior leadership.
Analyst, Technology Finance
Lowe's India
Apr 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year)
Managed $500M+ technology budget, ensuring compliance and accurate month-end close, and identified $2.5M in savings through license utilization review. Automated forecast and accrual monitoring via Python, saving 10+ hours monthly and driving reporting automation.
Associate Intern, Financial Strategy
Samvitti Capital Pvt. Ltd.
Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 (2 months)
Developed and back-tested Python trading strategies for institutional portfolios and delivered scenario analysis to improve portfolio returns. Provided analytics to support investment decision-making.
Civil & Project Engineer
Various
Jan 2017 - Jan 2021 (4 years)
Managed budgeting, planning, and cost tracking for a INR 1,000 crore CIDCO housing project, leading procurement and vendor negotiations. Designed MIS dashboards and SOPs to improve project efficiency and delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TIT A Pai Management Institute
Post Graduate Diploma in Management, General Management
2021 - 2023
Grade: 7.08/10
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (General Management) from T A Pai Management Institute with CGPA 7.08/10, completed 2023.
Pillai HOC College of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
2013 - 2017
Grade: 7.38/10
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Pillai HOC College of Engineering & Technology with CGPA 7.38/10, completed 2017.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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