Divya Mahindrakar
@divyamahindrakar
FP&A leader delivering actionable insights, forecasting accuracy, and cost optimization.
What I'm looking for
I am an FP&A professional with over 9 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and P&L management across global business units. I specialize in driving forecast accuracy, cost optimization, and revenue enhancement using tools like Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and SAP S/4HANA.
In my current role as Lead – FP&A, I have led $100M P&L reviews and annual budget planning for multiple MBUs, achieving 96% forecast accuracy and managing over $250M in operational spend. I have automated reporting, ensured GAAP/IFRS compliance at month-end close, and implemented cost-control and pricing recommendations that delivered measurable savings.
I bring strong business partnering, balance-sheet governance, and analytical automation experience, supported by certifications in financial modeling, SQL for finance, Power BI, and advanced Excel techniques. I seek roles where I can translate data into strategic decisions and scale financial processes to support growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led FP&A for multiple Managed Business Units, driving $100M P&L reviews and improving forecast accuracy to 96% while automating reporting processes to enhance profitability and control over $250M in operational spend.
Senior Process Analyst
Accenture Global Solutions Pvt Ltd
Jan 2016 - Mar 2023 (7 years 2 months)
Led cost analysis and forecasting across six global regions, owned month-end close and reconciliations, and built financial models to inform revenue, cost, and margin decisions that improved reporting accuracy and liquidity planning.
Finance Associate
Hewlett Packard Pvt Ltd
Oct 2014 - Feb 2015 (4 months)
Managed general ledger reconciliation and created desktop procedures, identifying and resolving variances between sub-ledger and general ledger using reconciliation tools to improve close accuracy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Master of Business Administration, Manufacturing Operations
Pursuing an MBA with a focus on manufacturing operations (aspirant).
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in Accounting.
Karnataka Technical Board of Education, Bengaluru
Diploma in Commercial Practice, Commercial Practice
Completed a Diploma in Commercial Practice (English) in May 2012.
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