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latika Rajput

@latikarajput

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Part-qualified finance professional specializing in reconciliations, FP&A, treasury, and financial controls.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role where I can apply reconciliations, FP&A and treasury expertise, drive automation and controls, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

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

Current

Senior Finance Analyst

Current

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.

Reconciliations Audit & Compliance Blackline)Stakeholder Management ERP Automation Blackline

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.

Cash Forecasting Bank Reconciliation Treasury Operations BACS ERP Financial Reporting Dashboards Forecast Variance Analysis

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.

General Ledger Credit Control Invoicing Month End Close Dashboards Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Financial Reporting

Senior Accounts Associate

MetLife Global Operations

Oct 2019 - Sep 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Prepared reconciliations, journal entries and audit documentation for US-based clients, ensured SLA compliance and identified automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Account Reconciliation Journal Entries Audit Support SLA Financial Reporting Automation)US GAAP Automation

Accounts Associate

MetLife Global Operations

May 2019 - Oct 2019 (5 months)

Maintained client tax data, supported quarterly and annual tax return preparation and assisted with financial reporting and regulatory audit documentation.

Tax Compliance Financial Reporting Audit Support Data Management Regulatory Compliance

Insurance Associate

MetLife Global Operations

Sep 2018 - Apr 2019 (7 months)

Conducted UAT and validated rates for group insurance products, collaborating with actuarial, underwriting and IT teams to ensure product accuracy and data integrity.

User Acceptance Testing Data Validation Cross Functional Collaboration Insurance products Quality Assurance

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.

Financial Analysis Cost Control Financial Reporting

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.