latika Rajput
@latikarajput
Part-qualified finance professional specializing in reconciliations, FP&A, treasury, and financial controls.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven, part-qualified CIMA/ACCA finance professional with multi-year experience across reconciliations, FP&A, treasury, and financial control. I deliver audit-ready schedules, high-volume third-party payments, and accurate pension reporting against statutory standards.
At West Northamptonshire Council I perform end-to-end reconciliations, prepare monthly working papers, conduct variance analysis, and lead automation and system-improvement initiatives to accelerate reporting and strengthen controls.
Previously I managed cash and bank reconciliations across 95+ branches, delivered cash forecasts and gross-profit analysis, and presented dashboards and financial reports to senior management. I have experience setting up GL and tax codes, managing supplier payments, and resolving chargebacks and discrepancies.
My background includes multinational operations at MetLife and early finance internships in India. I am Lean Six Sigma trained, focused on compliance (IFRS & GAAP), continuous improvement, and effective stakeholder collaboration to support strategic decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Finance Analyst
West Northamptonshire Council
Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)
Performed end-to-end reconciliations across payroll, pensions, control accounts and third-party payments, producing audit-ready schedules and automating workflows to reduce turnaround time and improve reporting accuracy.
FP&A and Treasury Analyst
CTD Tiles Ltd
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)
Managed daily cash and bank reconciliations for 95+ branches, delivered cash forecasts and gross profit variance analysis, and processed BACS/wire transfers while presenting dashboards to senior management.
Accountant / Credit Controller
Genesis Technology Services Ltd
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Managed GL, invoicing, debtor/creditor analysis and month-end reconciliations for 26 global customers, maintained dashboards and supported P&L and balance sheet preparation for senior stakeholders.
Prepared reconciliations, journal entries and audit documentation for US-based clients, ensured SLA compliance and identified automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
Maintained client tax data, supported quarterly and annual tax return preparation and assisted with financial reporting and regulatory audit documentation.
Conducted UAT and validated rates for group insurance products, collaborating with actuarial, underwriting and IT teams to ensure product accuracy and data integrity.
Finance Intern
Hindustan Machine Tools Ltd.
Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 (2 months)
Conducted financial analysis and cost control assessments, evaluated GST applicability and reviewed departmental financial transactions to support reporting improvements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Loughborough University
Master of Science, Finance and Investment
2021 - 2022
Grade: 2:1
Completed an M.Sc. in Finance and Investment with a dissertation analysing Goldman Sachs' fund strategies; accredited by relevant business school bodies.
Manipal University
Bachelor of Commerce, Banking & Finance
2015 - 2018
Grade: 9.18 CGPA
Completed a B.Com in Banking & Finance with a dissertation on the impact of GST on Indian financial transactions at HMT.
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