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Padmaja Sharma

@padmajasharma

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Finance & data analyst combining financial modeling, risk management, and analytics to drive decision-ready insights.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can blend finance analytics with Python/SQL and SAP to build dashboards, automate reporting, and deliver risk-aware, data-driven recommendations senior stakeholders can act on.

I’m a result-driven Finance & Data Analyst with experience in financial modelling, investment strategy, and risk management, plus a strong command in portfolio analysis, asset valuation, and decision support systems. At ITC Limited, I served as team head for TDS Certificate validation, improving documentation audit scores to >45% and reducing reporting overhead by 60+ hours monthly. I also managed Pending Claims (NPC), Proof of Delivery (POD), and NACH programs for Channel Finance.

I build dashboards and KPIs that improve financial forecasting accuracy by 30% and support strategic decision-making, including automating vendor payment analysis in SAP FICO to reduce operating costs by 12%. I improve audit readiness by 90% through automated variance reports and NumPy-driven anomaly detection, and I’ve developed a macroeconomic forecasting model that improved fiscal outlook accuracy by 15% while creating interactive Power BI dashboards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Finance Analyst

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ITC Limited

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Led TDS certificate validation as team head, improving documentation audit scores to over 45% and generating automated variance reports for audit readiness (+90%). Delivered analytics that reduced reporting overhead by 60+ hours monthly, improved forecasting accuracy by 30%, and reduced operating costs by 12% through SAP FICO vendor payment automation and procurement optimization.

SAP FI CO Financial Forecasting Financial Modeling Variance Reports Anomaly Detection

Economics & Finance Intern

NITI Aayog

Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 (2 months)

Developed a macroeconomic forecasting model using time-series data from RBI, MOF, and SAP-based expenditure reports, improving fiscal outlook accuracy by 15%. Built interactive Power BI dashboards to visualize state-wise fiscal performance and development indicators.

Time Series Analysis Financial Modelling Data Integration (RBI MoF SAP)Power BI KPI Tracking Data Visualization Forecasting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ravensburg Weingarten University

Exchange Scholar, Technical Management

2023 - 2024

Activities and societies: Coordinated cross-functional technical teams; ensured timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.

Exchange scholar study in Technical Management at Ravensburg Weingarten University. Coordinated cross-functional technical teams to ensure timely project delivery and alignment with business objectives.

Banasthali University

Bachelor of Economics (Honours), Economics

2021 - 2024

Bachelor's in Economics (Honours) with specialization in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and policy analysis. Built analytical and problem-solving skills through economic modelling and case studies.