Business Analyst Project Manager Finance, Tax and Treasury

Nilesh Kumar Pandey

California, USA 415-***-**** ******.***@*****.***

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nileshkpandey EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Accomplished Finance Transformation Consultant, Project Manager, and Business Analyst with over 15 years of experience delivering cross-functional projects across ERP implementation, FP&A, intercompany accounting, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting for top-tier institutions like HSBC, Genpact, and BioMarin.

• Extensive experience in Tax Value Streams, with proven success in process automation, data collection standardization, and implementation of tax and regulatory systems to support compliance initiatives including FATCA, BEPS, and IFRS9.

• Led global projects supporting Oracle GL, Hyperion, PeopleSoft, and SAP ERP integrations—modernizing reporting frameworks and enhancing control environments.

• Adept at translating subject matter knowledge from SMEs into business requirements, roadmaps, and user stories; known for delivering actionable insights via data visualization, automation, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Deep understanding of Agile Speed of Work (SPOW) principles with hands-on experience facilitating Incremental Planning events, sprint ceremonies, and cross-functional alignment.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills developed through collaboration with global teams across finance, risk, and compliance functions.

• Pursuing Enrolled Agent (EA) certification and planning CPA as part of continued specialization in tax and regulatory transformation.

• Open to relocation and available for immediate onboarding for full-time or consulting opportunities across the U.S.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior QA Business Analyst – Intercompany & Transfer Pricing BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (via Magnit Global) Sep 2024 – Apr 2025 Project: Global Intercompany Compliance & Tax

• Managed global intercompany processes including transfer pricing, loans, funding, and royalties for 15+ legal entities.

• Led monthly intercompany settlements and invoicing, ensuring timely close and accurate elimination reporting.

• Supported SAP financial ledger implementation, performing UAT, validating financial data, and ensuring zero post-launch reconciliation errors.

• Prepared and validated journal entries, eliminations, and reconciliations in compliance with internal audit and SOX policies.

• Collaborated with FP&A and tax teams on variance analysis, FX impact, and documentation for global audit cycles.

Assistant Project Coordinator (Student Assistant) – Data Analytics & CRM Systems Golden Gate University Nov 2023 – Sep 2024

Project: Worldwide Education Platform

• Managed CRM and ERP systems, excelling in troubleshooting, optimizing, and ensuring data accuracy for streamlined operations.

• Designed and managed integrations with ERP and SIS for seamless data flow and system alignment. AVP – Project Manager & Change Lead (Global Finance Transformation & Tax Technology) HSBC Technology and Services Feb 2011 – Aug 2023 Projects:

• Finance Transformation Program (FTP) - GL Implementations & Group Reporting

• Transfer Pricing

• Group Reporting – Actuals & Forecasting

• Uncertain Tax Position Reporting

• Country by Country Reporting

• Tax Risk

• Led the end-to-end delivery of global Finance on the Cloud (FoTC) transformation programs across APAC, UK, and U.S. business units, integrating legacy systems with PeopleSoft GL, Hyperion HFM/FDM, and Oracle Cloud ERP platforms.

• Managed multi-phase projects for tax technology modernization, including implementation of FATCA, BEPS, IFRS9, and Transfer Pricing Automation, ensuring compliance with global regulatory frameworks.

• Spearheaded enterprise-wide initiatives involving Group Tax Reporting, Bank Levy, and Oracle General Ledger Migration, collaborating with IT, Finance, and Risk teams to standardize reporting processes and enhance data lineage.

• Directed global UAT and regression testing efforts, overseeing test planning, defect triage, and execution for finance systems aligned with group audit and control requirements.

• Facilitated cross-functional alignment through Agile ceremonies, change management planning, and stakeholder engagement across regions, ensuring successful adoption and operational transition.

• Developed business case documentation, BRDs, RTMs, and deployment runbooks; ensured traceability between user stories, test cases, and final deliverables.

• Acted as the primary liaison between business SMEs, QA teams, and technology teams to validate solution designs and implement enhancements across multiple releases. Senior Process Associate (Business Analyst)

Genpact May 2007 – Feb 2011

Project: Allstate Financial Operations and Reporting

• Led QA efforts for intercompany reconciliations, general ledger validations, and financial reporting workflows for Allstate Insurance.

• Prepared QA documentation including SOPs, RTMs, and supported audit-readiness across the AR/GL accounting cycles.

• Supported test automation and reporting through SQL and Excel for stakeholder dashboard accuracy. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Business & Management (August 2023 – April 2025) – Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) – Business Administration (April 2003 – July 2006) – Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), India

Certifications & Training

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Project Management Professional

Generative AI for Project Managers from Project Management Institute. ISTQB Foundation Level

Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt

Training in Business Analysis & ERP Testing

Enrolled Agent (EA) – Pursuing

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Pursuing

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES

Financial & EPM Tools: Oracle Hyperion (Essbase, HFM, FDM, DRM), Oracle Financial Cloud, SAP ERP, Peoplesoft Financials, Workday Financials

Data Visualization & Reporting: Tableau, Qlik Sense, Alteryx, Power BI, SmartView, Hyperion Financial Reporting

(HFR)

Project Management & Collaboration: JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Clarity PPM Process Automation & Data Integration: Alteryx, RPA (UiPath, Automation Anywhere) Software Development & Testing: HP ALM, Quality Center, Agile & Waterfall Methodologies

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