Rajesh Kamath
Senior Commercial Finance Manager
Bangalore
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced finance professional with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. 10+ years of experience in providing financial reports, budgeting & forecasting, financial analysis, revenue analysis, client profitability, and analysing cost control.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner
Dentsu International
London
02.2023 - Current
- Partner with senior business leaders of global entities to evaluate financial performance and offer financial management data and analysis
- Drive budget and forecast build with the business leaders, providing interpretation, insight, and guidance to ensure delivery of revenue and margin targets
- Analyse financial position, investigate and reported budgetary variances and identified adjustments to facilitate month and year-end processes
- Prepare client profitability analysis and identify and support initiatives to improve profitability
- Identify and drive operational improvement through analysis of financial plans, management information and performance
- Mitigate risks and drive financial opportunities within the Global P&L through management of revenue pipeline and cost controls
- Work with business leaders to financially model scenarios for new commercial opportunities, providing financial input for new business proposals
- Work with business leaders to understand short, medium, and long-term resource requirements and impact on forecasts and budgets
- Establishing efficient and profitable invoicing relationships with the local markets and client procurement teams considering local taxes, FX, etc.
- Training new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements
Finance Business Partner
Dentsu International
London
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Supported the Global Finance Director with financial management and reporting for the Global Clients
- Prepared consolidated financial statements and variance analysis reports for CFO and Group review
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for CFO and leadership team to inform decision-making
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risks and opportunities analysis
- Support commercial team in building business cases for new business opportunities
- Support business with any ad-hoc analytics and reporting requirements
- Works closely with outsourced accounting teams (in India) to guide and review their output in terms of accuracy and timeliness of month end and forecasts
Management Accountant
Dentsu International
London
01.2019 - 06.2021
- To provide accounting support to the financial controller and finance business partners to ensure delivery of operational excellence for the global divisions
- Preparation of the monthly reporting packs including variances analysis and meaningful commentary to the finance business partners
- Support Finance Business Partner in delivery of quarterly forecasts and full year budget
- Working with Operational Finance team to deliver month end processes (both P&L and Balance Sheet) for Global Clients & Network Brands
- Deliver month end cost allocation, recharge and accrual journals for travel expenses and corporate credit card
- Assistance with audits (client, internal and external) and regulatory compliance
Senior Finance Executive
Dentsu International
Bangalore
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Preparation of monthly financial statements and variance analysis
- Consolidation of financial statements for Global Entities
- Assist with expense analysis, cost fluctuations, and month end journals
- Support with specialist finance activities including cash management and credit insurance
Finance Executive
EXL Services
Bangalore
03.2014 - 02.2015
- Preparation of operating expenses analysis at month-end and substantiated variances
- Complete month-end reconciliations for accounts payable and receivable accounts
- Post month end accruals and prepayment journals
- Tracked all capital spending against approved capital requests
Audit Assistant
GV Sunder & CO
Bangalore
08.2011 - 02.2013
- Work with audit manager to assist with audit manuals and checklists
- Assistance with Statutory audit, Internal audit, and year-end audit procedures
- Support with company incorporations and M&A procedures
Education
ACCA Advanced Diploma - Accounting and Business
06.2022 - Current
- Advanced Diploma is part of my ACCA qualification journey. I have completed all the applied knowledge and applied skills level exams and continuing final strategic level exams.
Bachelors (Honours) Degree - Business Administration
04.2008 - 06.2011
Subjects: Corporate Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Management and Operations
ACCA - Certificate in International Financial Reporting (IFRS) -
Skills
KPI management
undefinedTimeline
Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner - Dentsu International
02.2023 - Current
ACCA - ACCA Advanced Diploma, Accounting and Business
06.2022 - Current
Finance Business Partner - Dentsu International
07.2021 - 01.2023
Management Accountant - Dentsu International
01.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Finance Executive - Dentsu International
03.2015 - 12.2018
Finance Executive - EXL Services
03.2014 - 02.2015
Audit Assistant - GV Sunder & CO
08.2011 - 02.2013
Mangalore University - Bachelors (Honours) Degree, Business Administration
04.2008 - 06.2011
ACCA - ACCA - Certificate in International Financial Reporting (IFRS),
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