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Mani Bharathi Chinta

@manibharathichinta

Chartered accountant specializing in digital finance transformation, financial modeling, and strategic planning for global teams.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead digital finance and finance transformation, using SAP BPC, PMO governance, and advanced financial modeling to improve forecasting, decision-making, and operational efficiency with global stakeholders.

I’m a Chartered Accountant with 7+ years of progressive experience delivering finance transformation, digital finance, and strategic financial planning for global organizations, including Novartis and Shell. I focus on turning complex business questions into clear, decision-ready insights through forecasting, financial analysis, and performance management.

In my current role as a Digital Finance BPA Manager at Novartis AG, I spearhead finance transformation initiatives across SAP BPC planning, reporting, and performance management. I govern finance portfolios and PMO operations, partner with global stakeholders across US, UK, APAC, and drive process optimization and automation to improve planning cycle efficiency by 40%.

Previously at Shell, I built and led advanced financial modeling and economic valuations for over fifty major transactions, including deals reaching up to $1B. I also bring deep audit and compliance experience—directing internal, statutory, and tax audits and ensuring reporting rigor under IFRS and the Companies Act 2013.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Digital Finance BPA Manager

Current

Novartis Ag

Nov 2025 - Present (8 months)

Spearheads global finance transformation initiatives across SAP BPC planning, reporting, and performance management, governing finance portfolios and PMO operations. Improves planning cycle efficiency by 40% and delivers budgeting, forecasting, and executive insights with finance governance, controls, and risk mitigation.

SAP BPC Finance Transformation PMO Budgeting Forecasting Financial Planning And Analysis Executive Reporting Financial Governance Risk Management Control Performance Management Process Optimization Automation Stakeholder Management Scenario Planning

Sr. Finance Analyst & Advisor

Shell Business Operations (Royal Dutch Shell)

Mar 2022 - Oct 2025 (3 years 7 months)

Builds and implements financial models for US joint venture investments ($10M–$500M), and leads financial modeling and economic valuations for 50+ deals up to ~$1B. Supports deal decision-making by closing transactions, evaluating strategic opportunities, and partnering with business development and M&A teams.

Financial Modeling Business Valuation Valuation Deal Structuring Stakeholder Management

Finance Analyst – Aviation JV

Shell Business Operations (Royal Dutch Shell)

Apr 2019 - Feb 2022 (2 years 10 months)

Improves commissions processes for joint ventures and recovers ~$2.4M in long-outstanding receivables through stakeholder engagement. Creates market analysis and planning tools, supports GMs with FP&A across multiple portfolios, and delivers planning and analysis for income/cost lines exceeding ~$50M.

Financial Planning And Analysis Receivables Management Process Improvement Joint Venture Operations Market Analysis Stakeholder Management MIS and Financial Analysis

Audit Associate (Internship)

Umamaheswara Rao & Co. Chartered Accountants

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

Directed 50+ internal, statutory, and tax audits across multiple industries and identified internal control risks. Prepared end-to-end financial statements ensuring compliance with IFRS (IndAS) and the Companies Act 2013.

Internal Audit Tax Audits Internal Controls Financial Statement Preparation IFRS