Machine Learning Financial Planning

Varun Joshi

Associate Manager

Phone: +91-996*******

Email: *****.*******@*****.***

Address: Jaipur, India

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varun-joshi-59154716/ Experienced IT professional with 14 years of expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for global clients across diverse industries. Specialized in SAP BPC Embedded, SAP BW/Integrated Planning, and SAP Datasphere integrated with SAP Analytics Cloud to deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions. Skilled in leveraging AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning to enhance financial insights and automate planning processes. Proven track record in designing and implementing Enterprise Performance Management solutions that align with strategic goals, streamline operations, and drive measurable business value. SKILLS

SAP Oracle SAP BPC SAP Datasphere Enterprise Portfolio & Project Management Oracle Primavera EPPM Primavera P6 Power BI Tableau Financial Planning, Budgeting,

& Forecasting Renewable Energy & Power Management Semiconductor Industry Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning AI Deep Learning AI Microsoft Project Microsoft Excel Strong Communication Client Relationship Management Team Management Project Management IT Tools

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Jun 2019 - Present Associate Manager -> Accenture Solution Private Limited, Jaipur, Rajasthan Primary Skills: SAP BPC Embedded, SAP BW/IP, SAP BW4Hana, SAP S4/Hana, SAP Analysis of Office, SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics of Cloud, SAP Hana Reporting, Tableau, Power BI, MS Project, MS Excel, Python Programming for Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Generative AI, and Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM.

SAP BPC: Expertise in implementing and optimizing SAP BPC for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidations. Proficient in data modeling, leveraging the Planning Application Kit, and utilizing Analysis for Office for BPC reporting. Experienced in integrating advanced planning calculations through VB/Macros, delivering tailored solutions, and managing end-to-end project lifecycles to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.

Primavera P6 Expertise: Extensive experience in managing complex project structures, including Enterprise Project Structure (EPS), Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Calendars, Roles & Resources, Admin Preferences, Admin Categories, User Preferences, and Scheduling. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Applied AI and ML techniques to develop predictive models and data-driven insights, incorporating deep learning and generative AI to enhance decision-making in financial planning, project management, and business intelligence.

Client Engagement & Relationship Building: Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders across diverse industries, working closely with clients to understand their strategic objectives, tailor solutions to their needs, and ensure successful project outcomes.

Delivery Excellence & Support: Led the successful implementation and support of enterprise-level solutions, ensuring seamless delivery of projects through all phases. Provided continuous post-implementation support, enabling system optimization and delivering measurable business value.

Sep 2015 - May 2019 Package Specialist -> IBM India Private Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka Primary Skills: SAP BPC (Embedded Or Classic), SAP BW/IP, SAP BW4Hana, SAP Analysis of Office, SAP S4 Hana, Microsoft Project, Financial Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting, Microsoft Excel.

Client Engagement: Delivered high-impact solutions for prestigious clients such as British Petroleum and the British Broadcasting Corporation, contributing to their strategic project management and portfolio planning initiatives.

Implementation & Support: Played a key role in implementation and application support teams, ensuring seamless execution of project plans and continuous system functionality within complex project management environments.

IBM Center of Excellence: Actively contributed to IBM’s Center of Excellence by designing and executing Proof of Concepts (POCs) for clients, demonstrating innovative project management solutions and enhancing service offerings through Oracle Primavera’s advanced features.

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Spearheaded interdisciplinary project teams, utilizing Program & Project Managent tools to resolve complex project challenges, foster collaboration, and drive successful project outcomes across various industries. Apr 2014 - Sep 2015 Lead Associate -> The Tata Power Company Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra Primary Skills: Enterprise Performance Management, SAP Business Planning & Consolidation, Enterprise Portfolio & Project Management, Project NPV & IRR computation.

Requirements Gathering: Led comprehensive sessions with business finance teams to develop tailored applications, effectively translating business needs into impactful solutions.

Analysis & System Configuration: Analyzed finance team requirements, proposed innovative solutions, drafted functional specifications, and configured systems to meet business objectives.

Solution Presentation: Presented multiple design and solution options for SAP BPC, effectively articulating functionality to business teams. Ensured seamless communication with project management, accounting, and finance stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions that align with overall business strategies. Financial Process Development: Played a pivotal role in designing, developing, and supporting financial planning processes, including capex planning, internal rate of return

(IRR) planning, and legal consolidation.

IT Center of Excellence & Primavera Portfolio Management: Served as a key member of both the SAP Center of Excellence and project portfolio management teams, providing continuous support to optimize business financial planning and project management operations. Leveraged Primavera EPPM tools to manage complex project portfolios, track project performance, enhance resource allocation, and ensure alignment of projects with strategic business objectives.

Apr 2013 - Apr 2014 Analyst – Management Consulting -> KPMG Advisory Services Private Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Primary Skills: SAP BPC, Financial Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic/Macros.

Client Consulting: Delivered tailored solutions to esteemed clients including United Phosphorus Limited and Great Ship India Limited, addressing critical business requirements.

Audit Leadership: Conducted an in-depth audit of project planning solutions for Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) through KPMG, culminating in a comprehensive audit report presented to the CFO.

Requirements Translation: Led requirement gathering sessions, translating complex business needs into customized SAP BPC NW landscape and design solutions. Testing & Documentation: Spearheaded unit and integration testing, ensuring smooth implementation and securing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sign-offs. Produced detailed documentation for design, testing, and training programs. Process Optimization: Applied expertise to streamline financial planning and consolidation processes, enhancing operational efficiency.

Project Execution: Contributed as a key member of implementation and application support teams, ensuring the successful execution of projects and ongoing system functionality.

Mar 2012 - Apr 2013 Management Trainee -> Prism Informatics Private Limited, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra Primary Skills: SAP FICO, SAP BPC, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, SAP Project System.

Client Engagements: Collaborated with prominent clients such as FINO (Mumbai, India), Thomas Cook (Mumbai, India), Hemas Holding PLC (Colombo, Sri Lanka), and Idhasoft Pvt. Ltd. (Mumbai, India).

Leadership in Requirements Gathering: Led end-to-end requirements gathering, translating complex business needs into SAP BPC NW landscape and design solutions. Testing & Implementation: Conducted thorough unit testing and coordinated integration testing to ensure smooth implementations. Achieved User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sign- offs and meticulously documented design specifications, test plans, and training materials. Project Contributions: Actively contributed to both implementation and application support teams, ensuring seamless project delivery and continuous system functionality. EDUCATION

Feb 2010 - Jul 2011 Master of Business Administration -> Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia, North Sydney, NSW, Australia

Finance & Accounting

Mar 2007 - Sep 2009 Master of Business (Double Specialization) -> Charles Sturt University, Sydney, NSW, Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Finance & Human Resource Development

Aug 2001 - Aug 2005 Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) -> Jaipur Engineering College, Kukar, Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Electrical Engineering, University of Rajasthan

WEBSITES & SOCIAL LINKS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/varun-joshi-59154716/

COURSES

Aug 2024 - Present PGP in Renewable Energy & Power Management at University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

(UPES), Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 Executive PG in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence at Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Uttarakhand

LANGUAGES

English Hindi

LOCATION PREFERENCE

Preferred Locations Jaipur

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