swathi vishnubhotla
@swathivishnubhotla
Finance Business Partner specializing in FP&A, financial modeling, and analytics.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Finance Business Partner with 15+ years of experience in FP&A, financial modeling, and business analytics, having supported senior leadership at Deloitte, Hitachi Vantara, and Global University Systems. I deliver real-time insights using Power BI, Anaplan, and Advanced Excel, drive cost savings, streamline financial operations, and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve reporting and decision-making.
My achievements include designing Power BI dashboards that reduced reporting time by 30%, generating six-figure cost savings on procurement and travel initiatives, and managing large revenue and budgeting portfolios to optimize margins and operational efficiency. I hold an MBA and CMA and I am passionate about leveraging data-driven processes and automation to enable strategic outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
FP&A and Finance Ops Manager
Global University Systems
Dec 2024 - Jul 2025 (7 months)
Designed Power BI dashboards delivering real-time insights to senior leadership and streamlined procurement processes, reducing PO approval delays by 25% while managing freelancer payroll and agent commissions.
Deputy Manager, Finance
Hitachi Vantara
Feb 2016 - Nov 2023 (7 years 9 months)
Served as finance business partner for Digital Solutions and other units, driving budgeting and forecasting across $624M revenue and identifying process improvements that enhanced reporting and margin outcomes to ~26%.
DSTeam Lead, Financial Analysis
Deloitte Support Services
Jul 2007 - May 2015 (7 years 10 months)
Led a team of 10 to deliver financial analysis and budgeting, implemented benchmarking models and cut travel costs by $100,000 in one year through targeted initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IAInstitute of Management Accountants
Certified Management Accountant, Financial Planning & Analysis
Completed the Certified Management Accountant (Financial Planning & Analysis) credential through the Institute of Management Accountants in 2017.
UHUniversity of Hyderabad
Master of Business Administration, Finance & Marketing
Earned an MBA with a dual focus in Finance and Marketing, completed in May 2004.
UBUniversity of Botswana
Bachelor of Accounting, Accounting
Completed a Bachelor of Accounting degree at the University of Botswana, awarded in May 2002.
London Examinations (London Examinations and Assessment Board)
A' Levels, Accounting; Business Studies; Mathematics
Completed A' Levels in Accounting, Business Studies, and Mathematics in December 1998.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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