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ranjini saseendran

@ranjinisaseendran

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I drive FP&A, value management, and finance transformation for multinational businesses.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead strategic finance, FP&A, value management, or finance transformation work where I can improve planning, cost visibility, reporting, and leadership decision-making.

I'm currently driving business finance and value management at CME Group, turning financial and operational information into decision-ready insights, dashboards, and performance reporting.

Previously at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, I managed FP&A and controlling across planning, forecasting, budgeting, Opex and Capex, variance analysis, and cost optimization.

At Lowe's India, I led annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, long-range planning, financial modelling, scenario analysis, and reporting process transformation.

Across 10+ years in multinational finance environments, I've partnered with senior stakeholders to improve cost visibility, strengthen decision support, and modernize finance processes using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Python.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead, Value Management (Business Finance)

Current

CME Group

Nov 2025 - Present (10 months)

Partner on business finance and value-management activities, translating financial and operational information into decision-ready insights. Lead finance transformation initiatives and develop analytical outputs and dashboards to support leadership decisions.

Financial Analysis Planning Reporting Value Management Performance Management Finance Transformation Dashboarding Data and Digital Tools Stakeholder Management

Deputy Manager, Controlling

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India

Feb 2023 - Oct 2025 (2 years 8 months)

Managed FP&A and controlling activities covering planning, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial performance management. Partnered with business leaders on Opex and Capex planning, financial modelling, and scenario analysis.

FP&A Controlling Planning Forecasting Budgeting Variance Analysis Financial Modeling scenario analysis Capex Planning Management Reporting Cost Optimization Performance Management Process Improvement

Lead Financial Analyst

Lowe's India Pvt Ltd

Mar 2018 - Nov 2022 (4 years 8 months)

Led FP&A and business finance activities including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, long-range planning, monthly reporting, and variance analysis. Built financial models, scenario analyses, and dashboards to improve visibility into business performance.

FP&A Business Finance Rolling Forecasts Long Range Planning Variance Analysis Financial Modeling scenario analysis Dashboarding Excel Google Sheets Power BI Tableau SQL Data Migration Process Transformation

Finance Associate

Accenture Services Pvt Ltd

Sep 2015 - Mar 2018 (2 years 6 months)

Supported financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis activities for business stakeholders. Prepared recurring management reports and financial analyses, ensuring accuracy and clear communication of key financial drivers.

Financial Planning Reporting Budgeting Variance Analysis Management Reporting Financial Analysis Process Improvement