Anubhav K. Gupta

- Heading Financial Planning & Controlling function of Luxury Brands for India region for entire value chain and supports in steering brand wise profitability and liquidity.

- Effectively steering inside and outside the organization and sets measurable targets for profitability and expenses within after sales business in agreement with HQ.

- Assisting leadership regarding financial situation of the company/division/Group function cost centers and steering complete financials (P&L & BS) within the limit of the given targets.

- Bringing synergy between all brands in terms of financial and business processes and there by establishing better controls and efficiencies.

- Partnering as a business consultant for providing analytical support for business optimization initiatives and steering costs within the limits of the targets given by headquarters.

- Coordinate and develop the annual, quarterly, and monthly forecast for assigned Business Unit, including updating the Business Unit's forecast as necessary, identifying variances and recommending corrective action

- Perform ad hoc financial analysis for senior management , prepare Flash Reports and summarize results of analysis for monthly presentation to senior management

- Participating in the annual planning and quarterly latest estimates, including consolidation of submissions, analysis, resolution of differences

- Assist in the preparation of strategic plans and budgets

- Business partnering with numerous teams across different geographies

Profitability Analysis & Business Partnering

- Sharing and communicating business insights with senior management via decks/presentations is a significant portion of my role. Solely responsible for all business queries in terms of Business performance, information, andoperations.

- Planning, development, and execution of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP). Consolidating and analyzing financial information, and working with the business partners to ensure alignment with strategic goals and objectives.

- Conducting variance analysis to determine the difference between projected & actual results and implementing counteractive actions.

- Ideating simulation model to achieve maximum profitability & aid business by achieving an optimum model mix.

- Working with cross-functional partners on projects that involve implementing financial skills and strategic insights to improve business operations.

Month end Closing of Accounts & MIS Reporting

- Monthly closing, preparation of monthly management reports, and handling quarterly/annual statutory audit for Sales & Marketing function. Analysis of Marketing Variable Cost (Discount) – this includes creating, aligning, and taking suitable measures for provision adequacy.

- Measuring financial operational performance, monitoring KPI for key models –PRF, Gross Contribution, and Discounts

Team Management

- With an open-minded perspective & belief in effective, clear communication; I handled a team of three members (CAs).

- From guiding them about processes to involving them in all activities my task was to delegate, nurture & assure an upward path for their roles.

- My intent was to develop and mentor subordinates for succession planning.

Key Accomplishments

- Identified, proposed, and implemented a system of Chassis wise provision- payout for the first time in the history of the organization, received accolades for the same from the CFO of the organization.

- Liaised with IT to prepare a tool for Business to have a sense of the profitability on different transactions at different discount levels reducing efforts involved in the manual computation.

- Implemented a Real-time discounts portal for the business to take prudent business decisions to enhance profitability.

Month-end Closing of Accounts

- Responsible for Inter-Company Eliminations Reporting and Review process for Corporate Banking involving monthly analysis and Risk involved at a Group Level.

- To eliminate the Inter Company mismatches permanently, maintained the Bank to SAP General Ledger mapping as part of Internal Balances Analysis by liaising with Finance System operations.

- As a part of the Structural Reform Project, lead the closure of SAP legal entity across Balance Sheet line items.

Financial Strategy & Data Analytics

- Assisted in structuring a 5-city business strategy for operational expansion in the broadband division.

- Assisted in designing and monitoring capital expenditure plans of USD 20.0M across the soccer and broadband division for FY15.

MIS Reporting

- Prepared monthly MIS of broadband division with KPIs and P&L Account Prepared Financial Statements of Broadband division from FY 09-15 in relation to a case pending with the Department of Telecommunications.

Audit & Taxation

- Finalized Financial Statements, conducted and prepared Tax Audits, and Prepared Income tax returns for Private, Public limited companies, and partnership firms.