Manigandan Resume

Manigandan Ranganathan
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11 Main Road, Hongasandra, MLA Layout – 560008
E-mail: [email protected] Cell: +91-95666-76165
Professional Summary
Highly detail-oriented Specialist Finance with expertise in financial planning, analysis, and
budgeting. Proven track record of driving business growth through data-driven insights and
ensuring accurate financial forecasting.
Experience
08/2022 – Present Specialist Finance Rakuten India Enterprise Pvt Ltd,

Bangalore
 Managed weekly forecast submissions and updated forecast numbers for AMTD
forecast calls.
 Prepared headcount projections, Coupa analysis, and forecast analysis reports.
 Coordinated budget file preparation, actuals updates, and variance analysis.
 Conducted Opex and revenue analysis, unit price calculations, and over/under
recovery processes.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including procurement, accounting, and HR.
 Presented financial insights to management and stakeholders.
 Develop and implement financial strategies to drive business growth.
 Support QBR Presentation for financial statements.
 Identify areas for cost optimization and process improvements.
 Lead and mentor junior analyst and finance team members.
 Develop and implement statement of process.
 Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities.
 Monitor and report on risk exposure.
 Develop financial models for new product launches.
 Streamline financial processes and procedures.
 Implement automated financial reporting tools.
 Develop and maintain financial dashboards.
 Present financial results to senior management and stakeholders.
 Develop and maintain relationship with external partners and vendors.
 Communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
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Skills
 Advanced Financial Modeling

 Strategic Financial Planning
 Budget Forecasting and Analysis
 Data Mining and Analysis
 Risk Management
 Excel Power Tools and Functions
 Financial Statement Analysis
 Project Management
 Business Process Improvements
 Cost-Benefit Analysis
 Advanced Pricing Strategy
 Excel, Coupa, financial modeling, and data visualization tools
 Capital Market Knowledge
 Investment Analysis
 Collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams
 Taxation
 Financial reporting and presentation
 Financial Dashboard Development
 Business Insights and Reporting
 Proficiency in data visualization tools (E.g. EPM, Power BI)
Key Achievements
 Improved forecasting accuracy by 25% through enhanced data analysis and modeling.
 Identified and corrected errors in financial reporting, avoiding potential losses.
 Streamlined budgeting processes, reducing preparation time by 30%.
 Developed and maintained complex financial models and dashboards.
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06/2020 – 08/2022 FP&A Analyst Oracle India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
 Supporting North America Apps Consulting business activities and ensure weekly
forecast submissions in Finance tool and has the updated forecast numbers for EVP
forecast calls.
 Partner with region wise FP&A team and driving the submissions for forecast calls
and helped in standardizing the process of submissions.
 Prepare Opex forecast and presenting it to the management in the weekly
forecast calls.
 Conduct revenue and expense analysis, submit reclass JEs to move the revenue
and expense to correct cost centers.
 Preparing ad-hoc reports as and when the business is required.
 Variance analysis – analyzing the variance between Actuals vs Forecast vs Budget
and present to the management during forecast calls.
 Stakeholder engagement to understand the need of the hour & take necessary
actions to meet these requirements.
 Automating the process of submissions for Headcount from the SI Dashboards
 Preparing the EDF and QTD templates for the Quarter end finish as well as for the
forecast calls.
 Analyzing current and past trends in key performance indicators in areas of expenses
and head count.
 Own our financing forecasting models in our systems and make sure that they run at
peak efficiency and improve the models.
 Completing the Tax Forecast for every quarter for all the GBUs
 Making Relevant changes to the Management Hierarchy and Cost Centers as per the
business requirement.
 Complete all the Contractor accruals for all the GBUs during the quarter close by
country and report the details to the GBU heads.
 Create and present in-depth analyses on monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L to
operational and financial leaders that help in strategicplanning for achieving best
possible results.
Achievements
 Quick turnaround in taking over the role.

 No Escalations till date about process
 All submissions in tool with 100% accuracy
 YAR Award received FY22.
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Experience
08/2016 – 05/2020 Investment Analyst Mercer India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
 Researched and investigated available investment opportunities to fit into financial

plans.
 Explained and documented for clients the types of products and services that are to be
provided.
 Administered client interview and follow-up activities, including feedback procedures,
and referencing.
 Build and maintained client bases, keeping current client plans up-to-date and
recruiting new clients on an ongoing basis.
 Managed client relationships and helped clients access and achieve their current and
future financial goals.
 Created well diversified portfolios specifically tailored to everyone.
 Provided operations support for Financial Advisors by opening client accounts,
conducting asset transfers, processing distributions from both taxable and retirement
accounts and fulfilling cashiering responsibilities.
Achievements
 Worked on special projects.

 Identified a problem and solved it.
 Work Accuracy
Education
 MBA –Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. – 65%
 Bachelor’s degree in finance - Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 62%
 HSC – GHS School, Erode – 79%
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above information is correct and true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Place: Bangalore
Date:
(Manigandan Ranganathan)

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Manigandan Ranganathan

08/2022 – Present Specialist Finance Rakuten India Enterprise Pvt Ltd,

 Advanced Financial Modeling

06/2020 – 08/2022 FP&A Analyst Oracle India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore

 Quick turnaround in taking over the role.

 Researched and investigated available investment opportunities to fit into financial

 Worked on special projects.

 MBA –Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. – 65%

 Bachelor’s degree in finance - Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 62%

 HSC – GHS School, Erode – 79%

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