Financial Analyst Senior
Resume:
Sneha Sahu
Senior Financial Analyst
*************@*****.***
linkedin.com/in/sneha-sahu30
Location: Chicago, IL
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Finance professional with 9+ years of experience in FP&A, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multinational environments.
Proven track record in delivering data-driven insights for cost control, profitability analysis, and strategic decision-making to support revenue growth and operational efficiency.
Expertise in building advanced financial models, dashboards, and executive-level reporting using SAP (S/4 HANA), Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.
Adept at leading financial system enhancements, process automation initiatives, and ensuring compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and SOX standards.
Strong cross-functional collaboration experience with stakeholders on investment planning, risk mitigation, and optimizing planning and forecasting workflows.
Committed to driving business performance through financial leadership, actionable analysis, and continuous process improvement in dynamic corporate settings.
TECHNICAL SKILL:
Core Financial Skills
FP&A,Budgeting & Forecasting,Profitability & Variance Analysis,P&L and Cash flow Mgt.,Cost control,Strategic planning
Technical & Analytical Tools
SAP, S4 HANA, Rightsline, Blackline, Power BI, Salesforce, BPC (Business Planning & control), BW reports
Modeling & Reporting Skills
Financial Statement Analysis, Revenue & Expenses Forecasting, Variance Commentary tracking, Data Visualization
Business Communication Skills
Audit Support & SOX compliance, Process improvement & Automation, Agile Concepts, Financial Presentation & Documentation, SOPs
System Skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel, Chats and Advanced Pivot, Power Point
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:
Master of science in Business Analytics, Trine University, USA- Dec 2024
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance), Berhampur University, India- Feb 2013
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Got Star Performance Award for excellence in work and Reward Points for being the best performer for Content sales region in IBM India Private Limited 2022
Prized with Employee Engagement Award for showcasing Mural tool and Agile in different projects IBM India Private Limited 2021
Handled one individually Content region sales and revenue for UK region which is a HUB of Countries within two months of fully understanding the process in IBM India Private Limited 2020
Got Star Performance Award for excellence in work and Reward Points for being the best performer of the month in Accenture Solutions Private Limited 2018.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
IBM Garage Essentials
Issued Jun 2022
Skills: Agile Methodologies · Design Thinking Skills: Agile Methodologies · Design Thinking
Media and Entrainment Industry Jumpstart
Issued Mar 2022
Skills: Industry strategy · Business Model Transformation · KPIs · Industry financials · Business Process Improvements
Finance & Accounting Essentials Finance
Issued Sep 2021
Skills: Accounting Finance, Record to report Transactional Activities
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN (Remote) Jan 2024 –May 2025
Job Title/Client : Finance Analyst
Led enterprise-wide FP&A initiatives, partnering across merchandising, supply chain, and operations to drive strategic budgeting and forecasting aligned with corporate goals.
Conducted variance analysis on sales, margin, and operating expenses across multiple product categories, identifying trends and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.
Developed and maintained complex financial models and scenario forecasts to evaluate the impact of promotional strategies and seasonal planning decisions.
Partnered with merchandising finance to assess category profitability, vendor funding, and markdown performance to support assortment optimization.
Created interactive dashboards and reports delivered executive-ready variance analysis and dashboards on supply chain costs, margin trends, and operational KPIs to inform strategic decisions.
Conducted inventory turnover and COGS forecasting to optimize pricing, markdown strategy, and in-stock performance.
Collaborated with the capital finance team to evaluate ROI for store remodels and digital fulfillment center investments.
Utilized Workday Adaptive Planning and SAP to consolidate forecasts, track key metrics, and streamline financial reporting workflows.
Spearheaded automation of variance commentary templates, reducing report turnaround time by 30% and improving stakeholder transparency.
Contributed to quarterly business reviews (QBRs) by delivering data-driven narratives aligned with Target’s strategic goals and financial targets.
Led month-end close activities including accruals, reclassifications, and reconciliations, ensuring SOX-compliant and GAAP-aligned reporting.
Accenture Solution Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, India (On Site) Aug 2022 – Jul 2023
Job Title/Client : Senior Analyst ( Boston Properties BXP- US Base)
Managed SG&A cost center planning and quarterly forecasting for U.S.-based real estate client, improving budget accuracy and strategic alignment.
Conducted monthly and quarterly work order reconciliations, resolving 90+ day outstanding items with property accountants to ensure accurate financial records.
Led month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and Blackline balance sheet reconciliations.
Managed lease review processes and completed lease logs, supporting accurate billing and revenue recognition.
Executed tenant billing verification reports post-billing to validate transaction postings and ensure billing integrity.
Delivered ad-hoc profitability and lease term analysis, driving pricing decisions and revenue optimization strategies.
Built and automated journal entry templates, enhancing accuracy by 20% and reducing processing time by 30%.
Supported financial system upgrades and UAT efforts by validating planning workflows and identifying automation gaps.
Prepared Sales & Use Tax reports, ensuring compliance with U.S. state and local tax regulations.
Collaborated with audit and compliance teams to create reconciliations and workpapers, contributing to successful audit readiness.
Partnered with leadership to evaluate new business proposals, providing financial models and cost-benefit insights that influenced $2M in cost decisions.
Consistently met tight reporting deadlines while improving financial tool usability and delivering stakeholder-ready insights.
IBM India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, India (On- Site) Aug 2018 – Jul 2022
Job Title/Client : Finance and Administration Analyst (British Broadcast corporation BBC-UK Base)
Prepared monthly sales reports for UK regions, aligning Salesforce inputs with actuals to support accurate financial reporting.
Performed revenue analysis and license tracking, comparing forecasted vs. actual content sales to support strategic revenue decisions.
Delivered P&L flash commentary post-GL close by analyzing income statements against budget and forecast data.
Executed balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts (e.g., accruals, deferrals, prepayments) with full audit-ready documentation.
Posted month-end journals including revenue recognition, reclassifications, and ad hoc adjustments using SAP.
Managed GL processes for UK and Ireland entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial closures and compliance.
Oversaw intercompany recharge, netting, and reconciliation to maintain accuracy in cross-entity financial transactions.
Developed weekly/monthly cash flow forecasts and year-end GL schedules with detailed transaction-level insights.
Contributed to system testing and feedback loops during S4 HANA and Rightsline upgrades, enhancing user experience.
Conducted margin and profitability analysis on content sales, informing pricing strategies and long-term planning.
Built executive dashboards in Excel and Power BI, featuring financial KPIs, trends, and variance analytics.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline data flows and support automation in FP&A processes and forecasting models.
Accenture Solution Pvt Ltd., Chennai, India (On-site) Mar 2017 – Jun 2018
Job Title/Client : Transaction Processing New Associate (Pitney Bowes- US Base)
Posted monthly journal entries including accruals, deferrals, and ad hoc adjustments for accurate financial close.
Reconciled bank statements against SAP records, ensuring accuracy in cash and bank transactions.
Cleared GRIR discrepancies by analyzing open PO reports and coordinating with AP teams to resolve pending invoices.
Conducted payroll and headcount analysis using HR master files to support workforce cost tracking.
Performed post-close balance sheet reconciliations for critical GL accounts with complete documentation.
Documented reconciliation procedures and escalated unresolved variances, enhancing audit transparency and internal controls.
Gained hands-on SAP experience in journal posting, PO tracking, and monthly close operations.
Collaborated with internal stakeholders to standardize reconciliation workflows and improve data accuracy.
Identified automation gaps in financial processes and proposed risk mitigation strategies for seamless adoption.
Supported training and change management plans during finance tool rollout to drive user adoption.
Participated in compliance initiatives by maintaining clean audit trails for financial transactions.
improved monthly reporting cycle time by proactively resolving process inefficiencies and automation barriers.
KER Construction, Bangalore, India (On-site) Oct 2014 – Dec 2016
Job Title: Junior Accountant
Gained foundational knowledge of construction accounting processes, including project-based cost tracking and cash flow management.
Prepared daily purchase order records aligned with site-wise construction progress to support procurement tracking.
Maintained accurate GST entries and tax invoices in compliance with Indian accounting and taxation laws.
Reconciled customer payments against billed invoices, ensuring accurate accounts receivable reporting.
Oversaw billing cycles, vendor invoice processing, and entry into books using local accounting standards.
Supported monthly closings through invoice verification, tax calculations, and payable summaries.
Performed cost variance analysis between actual and standard labor usage across multiple projects.
Provided actionable financial insights on resource allocation and labor utilization trends to project managers.
Ensured compliance with statutory tax regulations, including GST filing and audit documentation preparation.
Maintained vendor and subcontractor ledgers, ensuring timely payment schedules and expense reporting.
Supported budgeting for construction activities by compiling historical cost data and anticipated outflows.
Contributed to process improvements in documentation and invoice tracking, reducing reconciliation errors.
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