FP&A Analyst - Forecasting & Variance Insights

Sanskar Jain

# ***************@*****.*** 898-***-**** ð www.linkedin.com/in/sanskar9

Summary

FP&A professional with 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting. Currently responsible for delivering end-to-end analysis for a $100M portfolio, improving financial accuracy through root cause analysis and enhanced data visualization for senior leadership. Strong SAP and advanced Excel expertise with a proven record of process optimization.Known for partnering with cross functional teams, driving data driven insights, and strengthening alignment between financial plans and business strategy. Skills

Technical Skills: Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, Power Query), Power BI,SAP (FI/CO) . Analytical Skills: Budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, variance analysis, AOP preparation, data interpretation. ERP Systems: SAP, Keris JDE, JDA, Concur, Coupa, Tally . Business Skills: Process improvement, track KPI, stakeholder communication, problem-solving, workflow optimization, cross-functional collaboration.

Experience

Sensia Energy Pvt. Ltd., Financial Analyst (FP&A)

• Partner with business unit leaders to develop accurate budgets, rolling forecasts, and financial plans aligned to organizational targets.

• Conduct revenue and expense trend analysis, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analysis to identify key business drivers, support forecasting decisions, and improve financial planning accuracy.

• Performed monthly and quarterly variance analysis of Actuals vs Forecast and Budget, identifying key revenue and expense drivers and presenting actionable insights to senior leadership, identifying trends and risks that enhanced stakeholder clarity by 75% through improved data presentation and detailed explanations.

• Analyzed spending trends, escalated cost variances, and highlighted financial risks to enable proactive corrective actions.

• Support month-end close activities through accrual validation, account reconciliations, financial reviews, and reporting accuracy checks.

• Prepare and deliver P&L, Balance Sheet, and management reporting for senior leadership.

• Oversee CAPEX and OPEX tracking, ensuring budget discipline and supporting investment evaluations.

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to consolidate data from multiple systems, ensuring data consis- tency and accurate reporting for strategic decision making. June 2022 – Present

Accenture Solution, Finance Process Associate

• Oversaw Capri Holdings’ migration to Accenture, serving as the primary contact for all vendor queries.

• Improved processes based on vendor feedback and streamlined workflows.

• Audited travel and expense reports using Concur, identifying discrepancies and ensuring compliance. Jan 2022 – June 2022

Infosys BPM, Junior Accountant

• Managed end-to-end payment operations for BP client accounts across UK/Europe and APAC regions.

• Oversaw vendor payments, ensured regulatory compliance, prepared WHT/EWT documentation, and supported team development through training of new joiners. Dec 2020 – Jan 2022

Certifications

Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals: Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals from Infosys. Certificate in Tally ERP 9: Certified in Tally ERP 9. Advanced Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Achieved Advanced Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification. Key Achievements

Performance Excellence: Recognized by senior leadership for clearing a complex $7M intercompany (IC) balance. Recognized for improving Facilities function reviews and delivering clear insights for leadership decisions. Education

ST. Aloysius Autonomous College

Bachelor of Commerce

July 2017 – June 2020

Hobbies & Interests

Financial market research and investment analysis. Reading business strategy and economic trend reports. Traveling and cultural exploration.

Contact this candidate