Chartered Accountant - FP&A and MIS

CA AMAAN SHAIKH Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Chartered Accountant +91-959******* ***********@*****.*** LinkedIn PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Chartered Accountant (May 2025) with strong exposure to Financial Planning & Analysis, management reporting, variance analysis, budgeting support, and financial modelling. Experienced in analyzing cost and revenue drivers, preparing MIS for management decision-making, and supporting month-end close processes. Strong foundation in finance and accounting, complemented by consistent performance in finance subjects. EDUCATION

Year Degree Institute Highlights

2025 CA Final Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Scored 70+ marks in Financial Reporting and

Advanced Financial Management

2025 M.Com B.P.H.E Society, Ahmednagar College First class with 8.73 CGPA 2023 B.Com B.P.H.E Society, Ahmednagar College First class with overall A+ Grade 2021 CA Intermediate Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Exemption in 2 subjects with 70+ marks in

Accounting

2020 CA Foundation Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Exemption in 3 out of 4 papers with 79 marks

in Accounting

2020 Class 12th Ahmednagar Junior College

Scored 90+ marks in Accountancy and

Information Technology

2018 Class 10th P.A. Inamdar School and welfare Society First class with A+ Grade WORK EXPERIENCE

WPP Marketing Communications India Pvt. Ltd. (WPP PLC Group, UK) October 2025 - Present Senior Analyst Location - Mumbai

Supported monthly and quarterly FP&A activities across 3 group entities, performing variance analysis of actuals vs estimates and explaining key cost and tax drivers to management.

Built multi-year financial models to analyze post-merger financial performance, identifying discrepancies in tax credit balances and supporting corrective actions.

Performed trend and variance analysis during month-end and year-end close to identify deviations and improve forecast accuracy.

Partnered with 5+ cross-functional finance teams to ensure accurate accruals, provisions, and financial estimates were reflected in management reports.

Prepared analytical summaries and MIS input highlighting risks, variances, and improvement opportunities for senior stakeholders.

Analyzed financial statements and underlying transactions to assess tax impacts and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Analyzed fluctuations in operating expenses and provisions to identify significant drivers impacting reported results.

Monitored financial KPIs and business metrics to support performance management and strategic decision-making.

Prepared performance reporting packs and executive summaries for senior stakeholders, highlighting critical business insights and financial developments.

Contributed to reporting transformation through process optimization, automation and enhancement of management information. CA Abhay Bhandari & Co LLP March 2022 – September 2025 Article Assistant

Conducted financial analysis, variance and ratio analysis for 15+ client engagements across manufacturing and service sectors.

Supported budget preparation, forecasting, cost reviews, and profitability analysis for clients with annual revenues ranging from 10 Cr to 500+ Cr.

Strong academic foundation in Ind AS with applied knowledge of standards such as 116 (Leases), 115 (Revenue recognition), and 109

(Financial instruments).

Developed 10+ Excel-based financial models and dashboards to track performance against budgets and forecasts.

Worked on three-statement financial analysis (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow) with focus on cash flow movements.

Streamlined month-end and year-end closing activities, reducing reporting timelines and improving accuracy and financial results.

Worked closely with management to analyze cost behavior, margins, and profitability trends, supporting pricing and cost-control.

Collaborated with client finance teams to correct revenue and expense misstatements, reducing reporting errors by an estimated 12–15% across engagements.

Assisted in monthly and annual financial closing, ensuring accurate reporting of revenues, costs, and margins. SKILLS

IT Skills

Power BI

Financial Modelling & Valuation

Advanced MS Office tools

Winman Tax Solutions

Adept ERP

Tally ERP

Soft Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical mindset

Team leadership & collaboration

Critical thinking

Cross-team coordination

Conflict resolution

ACHIEVEMENTS & EXTRACURRICULARS ACTIVITIES

Sports

Participated in College level Tug of War events, promoting teamwork and competitive spirit. Social Work

Actively engaged with charitable health campaigns focused on blood donations and community wellness. Improvement Cut paperwork by 30% through digital record keeping and checklists, enhancing reporting efficiency.

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