Business Unit Process Improvement

BHEEMA KUNWAR

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EDUCATION

Washington University in St. Louis Olin Business School – St. Louis, MO May 2026 Candidate for Master of Business Administration – Full-Time MBA Program

• GMAT 770 Forte Foundation Fellow Olin Fellowship recipient (Full Tuition)

• President of Olin India Club, Active Member of Finance Club and Olin Women in Business Club University of Delhi – Delhi, India Jun 2015

• Bachelor of Commerce, Major in Finance, Accounts & Economics

• President, College Quiz Society: co-designed and organized 10 inter-college themed quiz events for 250+ participants PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Budgeting & Forecasting (Planning) • P&L & Balance Sheet Management. • Quantitative Analysis

• SAP (ERP) Expertise • Process Improvement & Automation • Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking

• Business Communication • Microsoft Excel, Word & Tableau • Cross-Functional Collaboration Experiences

BT Group - Gurugram, India Oct 2022-Jul 2024

FP&A-Financial Analyst

• Controlled end-to-end P&L responsibility, driving 85% growth and enhancing profitability in the Business Unit while managing OPEX for BT's Business Center, aligning with regional teams to achieve 100% of financial targets and ensuring efficient planning processes.

• Led budgeting and forecasting for 80+ stakeholders across the US, UK, and India, conducting monthly variance analysis to identify and address deviations from financial targets.

• Supervised and mentored four financial analysts, improving the quality of financial reports, KPI tracking, and budget compliance. Achieved a 45% reduction in unbudgeted expenses through effective oversight.

• Produced meticulous reports for each business unit within profit centers from SAP, driving a 55% performance Improvement and operational decision-making.

• Streamlined and automated reporting processes in SAP using Advanced Excel and macros, achieving a 35% reduction in processing time and improving data accuracy to support better decision-making.

• Delivered Ad-Hoc Analysis & Planning Support custom reports and analysis for senior management; recognized as a critical team member for budgeting and strategic planning initiatives as "BT Best Performer of June FY24" in finance. IBM India Pvt. Ltd – Gurugram, India Apr 2021-Oct 2022 GL-Senior Practitioner

• Increased team productivity from 65% to 70% by resolving conflicts and improving alignment with U.S.-based stakeholders.

• Developed and implemented SOPs, KPIs for cash and bank activities, consolidated data reports, and conducted training sessions, boosting efficiency by 45%.

• P&L and Balance Sheet Management by ensured on-time monthly close by managing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial compliance and increased efficiency by 25%.

• Fixed Asset Management: Oversaw fixed asset activities including FA creation, depreciation, and WBS settlements, as well as conducting monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and the general ledger.

• General Ledger Close & Reconciliation: Involved in monthly General Ledger (GL) close activities using SAP, including GL reconciliations and preparation of post-close reports in Advanced Excel summarizing completed and pending tasks. Accenture Solution Pvt. Ltd – Gurugram, India Dec 2018-Apr 2021 GL & FP&A-Senior Associate

• Prepared monthly journal entries post and revied, ensuring proper accruals and prepaid expense allocations.

• Reviewed and analyzed P&L statements to ensure timely and accurate recording of accruals and prepaid expenses within correct accounting periods, leading month-end close activities and improving reporting accuracy by 20%

• Delivered SAP ERP training to new team members, boosting team efficiency by 25% and enhancing data accuracy.

• Intercompany Variance Analysis: Led variance analysis for intercompany accounts, recommending corrective actions that improved results by 89%.

• Automation & Process Optimization through automation of journal entries in SAP, improving operational efficiency by 70- 85% and reducing manual effort.

• Led monthly General Ledger close activities using SAP, including GL reconciliations and preparation of post-close reports in Advanced Excel, improving task completion efficiency by 30% M. Mittal & Co – Delhi, India Feb 2016-Dec 2018

Account & Taxation Executive

• Led a team in conducting SWOT analysis and benchmarking studies, increasing utilization rates from 40% to 70% and driving €2m in earnings through strategic policy changes and investments. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Certification in International Financial Reporting from ACCA UK.

• Award & Recognition: Recognized as the Best Performer in Finance & Accounting at BT, IBM and Accenture.