DEEPA SRIDARAN
***** **** **** **** ( Bradenton, Florida 34202
941-***-**** ( **********@*******.***
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST / FINANCE MANAGER ( SENIOR DATA ANALYST / MANAGER
Dynamic professional with history maximizing accuracy, visibility, and
strategic value of critical financial and business information in high-
pressure fast-paced environments in direct support of senior management.
. Compile and transform massive amounts of multi-source financial data into
user-friendly formats, leveraging extraordinary analytical skills and
knowledge of advanced Excel and Access.
. Anticipate and meet needs of people on all levels, rapidly learning
intricacies of unique situations and goals.
. Save time, energy, and costs, continually simplifying, improving, and
automating complex processes.
. Provide competitive advantage in aggressive markets, maintaining up-to-
date on Accounting concepts, technology and trends.
. Cultivate high-performance team atmospheres, empowering each member to
reach their highest potential.
Financial & Business Analysis ( Budget Analysis( C-Level Reporting &
Support (
Accounting &
Financial Management
Process Design & Automation ( Technology Research & Management (
Troubleshooting ( Advanced Excel
Complex Project Management ( Team Building & Mentoring ( Problem Solving
COASTAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC. (CBH), Sarasota, Florida ( 2008 - 2011
Healthcare organization primarily focused on helping people with behavioral
issues.
Data Analyst
Conducted in-depth Financial and Statistical data analysis and reporting
using heavy Excel sheets for senior management of the agency as well as US
Department of Aging & Geriatrics, University of South Florida (USF) and
Department of Children and Family (DCF). Involved in intensive Budget
analysis of Federal Grant dollars for a major project. Aid variety of
department support functions includes ad hoc analysis, bug report
investigations, training, problem solving, and aid processing feedback.
Achievements:
. Handpicked on consistent basis to participate in special projects for
CEO, COO, and CFO including recent massive company cost analysis sent to
University of Miami for research purposes.
. Orchestrated successful implementation of 2 complex Federal projects in
company database; subsequently single-handedly maintained system with
limited supervision by following the agency and Federal Guidelines to
main security level of the information.
. Analyzed and assisted the agency in Federal Grant Budget of 8 million
dollars and coordinated in matters relating to budget, statistical, and
costing reports.
. Assisted in the development of operating budgets and the distribution of
financial resources, perform analysis of variances and discrepancy
between budget and actual expenditures, research financial data within
the system and resolve them by coordinating with the Federal officers and
the agency.
. Monitor the Grant Budget with the Divisional Directors and submit timely
reports as per the Federal requirements.
. Prepared future year budget requests, ensuring operating plans are
strategically aligned to agency's mission, strategic requirements, and
performance goals.
. Submitted Florida Health Plan Financial data reports to Central Florida
Behavioral Network and Department of Children and Family, electronically.
. Worked with Agency's Medicaid and Medicare Financial data analysis from
time to time.
. Increased timeliness and accuracy of analysis significantly, modernizing
antiquated database through creation of multiple advanced Excel and
Access databases.
. Trained agency staff on various reporting requirement and analysis on
Webinars as well as one on one hands on training and group training of
reporting requirements.
. Served as a Liaison between Agency and External Auditors and Evaluators.
. Selected as team leader for major grant-funded federal project.
TAYLOR MORRISON (f.k.a. Taylor Woodrow Communities), Bradenton, Florida (
2005 - 2008
London-based home building company; merged with Morrison homes.
Financial Reporting Analyst
Coordinated closely with all levels of senior management. Compiled,
Analyzed Budget, consolidated, and summarized financial reports for Texas
and Florida region. Developed and managed complex Excel based financial
models. Prepared periodic statutory analysis and reports for UK parent
company. Aided interpretation of accounting policies for cross-functional
units.
Achievements:
. Maximized visibility into and understanding of key business metrics for
senior management, providing detailed financial analysis and reports with
advanced Excel, Newstar, and budgeting tools.
. Utilized a variety of Excel modeling tools to compile the division budget
of 20 million US dollars and consolidated divisional budgets.
. Analyzed budget proposals, financial reports and expenditures, and
develop recommendations for budget allowances.
. Monitor divisional expenditures to ensure proper allocation of budgeted
funds on a monthly basis.
. Complete Quarterly analysis of the Organization and provide information
for all necessary budget adjustments.
. Process Organization's budget revisions from time to time.
. Optimized accuracy of measurement and analysis of financial and
operational data, developing innovative management tools; involved
financial ratio, sales forecasting, statistical analysis, variance
analysis, platform, integrated budget model and forecasting management
reports.
. Led team in automation and acceleration of previously manual process to
extract, analyze, and send statistical sales information from system to
corporate personnel and trained personnel on various financial reporting.
. Played key role in ERP system conversion, and highly complex obstacle-
ridden transition of financial information following corporate merger,
developing detailed transfer plans and execution schedules.
. Entrusted to actively participate in budget analysis and involved in
preparation of Budgets for Texas and Florida regions.
. Involved in special projects on a regular basis and prepared several ad
hoc reports to the senior management to be reported to London Stock
Exchange.
DEEPA SRIDARAN
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ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
SRI SASTHA ENTERPRISE, Chennai, India ( 1997 - 2000
Small proprietorship specializing in Styrofoam packaging for variety of
industries.
Senior Accountant
. Provided full range of accounting support for proprietor and controller
to ensure maintenance of accurate and organized accounts and records for
all aspects of business.
. Improved timeliness and accuracy of accounting activities, developing
streamlined procedures for staff.
. Prepared, monitored, and updated budgets, and provided monthly journal
entries and account analysis.
. Coordinated with auditors on monthly basis, and prepared monthly
financial statements.
. Promoted rapidly from initial position as Accountant to Senior Accountant
within 1st year due to outstanding contributions, performance, and
leadership; supervised 2 bookkeepers.
NOTE: Personal sabbatical taken 2000 - 2005. Details on request.
EDUCATION
Master of Business
Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration: Majors in Finance, Accounting &
Commerce
University of Madras, Chennai, India
COMPUTER AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Diploma in Oracle 8, Visual Basic 6, MS Office and Internet Usage
CMHC Healthcare Software
Newstar Home Building Software &BPC- Corporate Performance Management (CPM)
Software
ACADEMIC
HONORS
Ranked #4 in the Master's program and Ranked #3 in Higher
Secondary Examination
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
CPA Becker Conviser
Course Completion
Brain Bench Certificate in Business Concepts &Financial Accounting
Certified in Advanced Excel Level 2& Level 3 with New Horizon