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Sriram K

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Finance operations lead with expertise in financial modeling and analysis.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, encourages collaboration, and values strategic financial insights.

I am a finance operations lead with over 10 years of experience in finance and engineering. My expertise lies in financial modeling, data analysis, and strategic forecasting, which I have utilized to optimize financial performance across diverse business operations. Currently, I am part of a $370 million revenue-generating business unit, where I work closely with the UK COO and business unit head to drive growth and enhance financial planning.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to generate concise reports that support strategic decision-making for leadership. My role at Cognizant involves managing revenue and margin for over 50 accounts, achieving a 2% year-on-year growth. I have successfully led cross-functional teams to optimize financial processes, automate reporting tasks, and mentor junior analysts, all while ensuring cost management and accuracy in financial reporting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Analyst (Finance Operations – UK)

Current

Cognizant

Aug 2019 - Present (5 years 10 months)

Managed revenue and margin for over 50 accounts in the UK, achieving 2% year-over-year growth. Led a cross-functional team to optimize Days Sales Outstanding, reducing it below 90 days.

Financial Modeling Forecasting Budgeting Stakeholder Management Salesforce Anaplan Cost Management

Team Manager

Cognizant

Jul 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)

Managed daily P&L for the APAC region's Fixed Income Securities Interest Rate process. Reviewed daily, weekly, and monthly P&L movements and commentaries, ensuring all month-end close activities were completed.

P&L management Financial Reporting Team Supervision Closing

Quality Assurance Engineer

Tafe Access Limited

Dec 2012 - Present (12 years 6 months)

Handled incoming inspection in the Quality Control department using various quality check instruments. Worked on SAP PM module as a quality inspector, interacting with cross-functional teams.

Quality Control ERP Rejection Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IFMR Graduate School of Business, KREA University

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), Finance

Grade: 3.41 CGPA

Activities and societies: Organized events as a member of the Alumni committee. Completed an internship at the Reserve Bank of India, delivering a presentation on 'Role of payment systems in promoting financial inclusion'.

Majored in Finance with a minor in Banking, Financial Services & Insurance. Achieved a CGPA of 3.41.

Anand Institute of Higher Technology, Anna University

B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Grade: 8.50 CGPA

Activities and societies: Won 2nd prize in a paper presentation inter-college competition. Organized a National Level Technical Symposium as an event coordinator.

Graduated with a CGPA of 8.50 and was awarded 2nd rank at the college level. Organized a National Level Technical Symposium as an event coordinator.