Chartered Accountant FP&A & Revenue Assurance
Resume:
JOB OBJECTIVE
• Seeking a challenging opportunity in
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and
Business Finance where I can apply my
experience in budgeting, forecasting,
variance analysis, management reporting,
P&L analysis and performance tracking.
• Aiming to support strategic decision-
making through accurate financial
analysis, actionable business insights,
cost and profitability analysis, and
effective stakeholder partnering.
• Looking to leverage my Chartered
Accountancy background, analytical
capabilities and cross-functional
experience to support sustainable business
growth and build a progressive career in
FP&A.
CONTACT DETAILS
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linkedin.com/in/manalichordiya
EDUCATION
• 2021: CA Final, ICAI, secured 60%,
Exemption in 3 subjects
• 2018: CA Inter, ICAI, secured 57%, First
Attempt, 2 Exemptions
• 2017: CA CPT, ICAI, secured 75%, First
Attempt
• 2020: B.Com., MMCC Pune, secured
83%
• 2017: 12th, Maharashtra Board – 90%
(92% in core subjects)
• 2015: 10th, Maharashtra Board, secured
87%
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Budget vs Actual and Forecast vs Actual
Analysis
• Revenue and Expense Analysis
• P&L and Business Performance Analysis
• Management Reporting and MIS
• Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR)
• Revenue Flash and Month-End Revenue
Closure
• Headcount and Utilization Analysis
• Cost, Margin and Profitability Analysis
• Variance Analysis and Management
Commentary
• Revenue Recognition – IFRS 15 / Ind AS
115
• Unbilled and Unearned Revenue
Analysis
• Receivables and Working-Capital
Analysis
• Financial Reporting and Journal Entries
• Stakeholder Management and Business
Partnering
• Audit, Taxation and Regulatory
Compliance
CA MANALI ABHAY CHORDIYA
PROFILE SUMMARY
Chartered Accountant with 4+ years of experience across FP&A, Revenue Planning & Analysis, Business Finance, Revenue Assurance, Audit and Taxation.
Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, Actual vs Forecast analysis, revenue and S&M expense analysis, and preparation of management variance commentary.
Hands-on experience in monthly revenue closure, revenue flash reporting, MIS and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) reporting.
Skilled in headcount and utilization analysis, margin and profitability tracking, and cross-functional stakeholder partnering.
Strong understanding of IFRS 15 / Ind AS 115, revenue recognition, unbilled revenue, unearned revenue, provisions and receivables management.
Proficient in Advanced Excel, Power BI and SAP for financial analysis and management reporting.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Founder - Business Finance & Tax Operations
99taxes, Pune Feb 2026 – Aug 2026
Responsibilities:
Founded a technology-enabled tax-filing startup and collaborated with software engineers to develop the online platform and tax-filing workflows.
Acquired clients through direct outreach, referrals and networking and managed the complete client onboarding process.
Determined service pricing based on the type and complexity of income-tax returnand communicated the applicable fees to clients.
Collected and reviewed client documents and prepared, reviewed and filed Income Tax Returns for individual clients.
Responded to client queries and coordinated document collection, tax computation, return filing and post-filing communication.
Maintained basic records of clients, service fees, collections and filing status to monitor the progress of assignments
Lead Assistant Manager - FP&A
EXL Services Ltd, Pune Jun 2025 – Jan 2026
Responsibilities:
Managed annual budgeting and monthly/quarterly forecasting for the Analytics SGU and IGM IMU, covering revenue, costs, margins, headcount and overall business performance.
Developed revenue, cost and headcount forecasts using historical trends, business outlook, utilization, workforce movements and inputs from relevant stakeholders.
Prepared and analyzed the management P&L and MIS for the Analytics SGU and performed Actual vs Budget and Actual vs Forecast analysis with detailed variance commentary.
Conducted margin and profitability analysis, evaluating revenue performance, employee cost, utilization, resource mix, pricing and project ramp-up/ramp-down drivers.
Managed detailed headcount and employee-cost budgeting and forecasting, considering planned hiring, attrition, transfers, promotions, compensation changes and resource deployment.
Partnered with Business, HR and Operations teams to validate workforce plans, business assumptions, performance drivers, risks and opportunities before finalizing forecasts.
Conducted business-level and leader-level performance reviews, discussed reasons for variances and recommended corrective actions to improve revenue, cost and profitability performance.
Prepared Quarterly Business Review (QBR) presentations covering revenue, cost, margin, headcount, utilization, key variances, risks, opportunities and business outlook.
Identified incorrect resource and business-unit tagging and coordinated system corrections to improve employee-cost allocation and profitability reporting.
Reconciled SFDC revenue data with financial actuals and prepared leader-wise dashboards comparing Revenue, Cost and Profit targets against actual performance.
Standardized recurring Excel reports and implemented validation checks to improve data accuracy, reporting consistency and turnaround time. Senior Finance Associate – Revenue FP&A
Infosys Ltd., Bengaluru Apr’22 – Jun’25
Responsibilities:
Prepared the monthly revenue flash file by consolidating final revenue and comparing actual revenue against forecast across Fixed Price, Time & Material and closed Fixed Price engagements.
Performed Actual vs Forecast revenue analysis, identified key movement drivers and prepared variance commentary for management reporting.
Completed final monthly revenue validation and supported the accurate and timely closure of revenue for the assigned portfolio.
Prepared monthly management reports covering revenue, provisions, receivables, unbilled revenue and other key performance indicators
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Analytics & Visualization: Power BI
• ERP Systems: SAP, ERP, Tally Prime,
Tally ERP 9
• Spreadsheet & Reporting Tools:
Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Microsoft
Office Suite
SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS
• Founded Smile Education, Pune (May
2020 – Present) and led multiple
community-driven initiatives focused on
education and social welfare
• Orchestrated large-scale relief and
support drives involving 100+
volunteers during the COVID-19
pandemic, contributing significantly to
civil society initiatives
• Mobilized and raised approximately 1
lakh in donations for the Pune chapter
and ensured effective utilization of
funds through structured execution
• Volunteered at the ICAI International
Conference, Pune, contributing to
event coordination and on-ground
support
• Secured First Rank in Pimpri
Chinchwad division in the CA Final
examination, demonstrating strong
academic excellence and consistency
• Actively participated in sports,
elocution, and singing competitions at
school and college level, reflecting
strong extracurricular engagement
• Participated in multiple singing
competitions organized by ICAI,
showcasing cultural and institutional
involvement
PERSONAL DETAILS
• Address: Pune, India
• Date of Birth: 28th March 1999
• Languages Known: English, Hindi,
Marathi
Reviewed unbilled revenue ageing, investigated long-outstanding items and coordinated with relevant stakeholders for timely resolution.
Posted month-end journal entries relating to unbilled revenue, unearned revenue, discounts and other revenue adjustments within the assigned revenue scope.
Reviewed customer contracts under IFRS 15 / Ind AS 115, including revenue-recognition conditions, recoverability clauses, pricing revisions, discounts and termination provisions.
Quantified revenue-risk exposure based on contractual validity and associated financial implications.
Analyzed receivables and collection trends to identify bottlenecks, improve cash-flow visibility and support working-capital monitoring.
Coordinated with auditors and internal stakeholders by providing revenue calculations, clarifications and supporting documentation.
ARTICLESHIP
Articled Assistant
Khandelwal Jain and Associates, Pune Sept’18 – Sept’21 Responsibilities: Auditing & Assurance
Conducted statutory audits for clients across manufacturing, FMCG, banking, trading and retail sectors.
Performed internal audits and internal financial-control reviews and assisted in preparing internal-audit reports.
Conducted stock audits, inventory verification and inventory-valuation reviews for clients across different industries.
Reviewed standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with the applicable Accounting Standards and Ind AS requirements.
Assisted in determining materiality thresholds, assessing audit risks and developing audit strategies.
Reviewed provisions and contingent liabilities in accordance with Ind AS 37 and applicable disclosure requirements.
Supported the preparation and review of financial statements, audit reports and supporting schedules.
TAXATION
Prepared income-tax computations and Income Tax Returns for corporate and non- corporate clients.
Prepared and filed tax-audit reports under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act.
Managed TDS and TCS compliance, including calculation, return filing and verification of applicable statutory requirements.
Provided support on GST compliance and advisory matters, including input-tax credit and blocked-credit provisions.
Identified indirect-tax irregularities with an estimated financial impact of approximately 45 lakhs on client profitability.
Identified interest losses relating to delayed receivables and contributed to potential financial improvements of approximately 3 crores.
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