Nandini Prabhakar

Senior Finance and FP&A professional with 8+ years of experience driving Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, management reporting, and strategic business partnering across financial services, professional services, and corporate environments. Proven expertise in financial modelling, variance analysis, month-end closing, financial controls, KPI reporting, and executive reporting, delivering actionable insights that support business growth and strategic decision-making. Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Essbase, Power Query, and Advanced Excel to automate reporting, develop executive dashboards, and streamline financial processes.

Recognized for improving reporting efficiency, enhancing financial governance, optimizing business performance, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Financial Reporting Analyst at AVALON MASTER BUILDER (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Managed month-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting, improving reporting accuracy by 24% while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.
• Prepared annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance analyses, enabling management to improve forecast accuracy by 17% and strengthen cost control across business functions.
• Automated recurring financial reporting processes using Excel and BI tools, reducing report preparation time by 58% and improving reporting efficiency.
• Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve financial visibility, and support strategic business decisions across multiple business units.
• Prepared year-end audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to facilitate successful external audits and regulatory compliance.

Tax Associate (Co-op) at KPMG CANADA (2023-01 – 2023-12)

• Prepared and reviewed Canadian personal tax returns and supporting documentation, achieving 99% filing accuracy while ensuring compliance with CRA regulations.
• Performed payroll reconciliations and resolved discrepancies, reducing payroll-related adjustments by 22% before tax filing deadlines.
• Coordinated with clients and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to resolve tax notices, prepare documentation, and support multiple client engagements.

Senior Financial Analyst at SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE GLOBAL SOLUTION CENTRE (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Led global budgeting and forecasting activities using Essbase, Alteryx, and Tableau, improving forecast accuracy by 21% across multiple business units.
• Developed executive dashboards and automated reporting solutions, reducing manual reporting effort by 47% and enabling real-time performance tracking.
• Standardized reporting processes through Lean initiatives, reducing reporting cycle time by 33% and improving reporting governance.
• Partnered with senior leadership on workforce planning, headcount analytics, and compensation cost allocation across global teams.
• Delivered portfolio performance, profitability, and financial analysis to support strategic planning and investment decisions.

Senior Financial Analyst at ERNST & YOUNG (EY) (2017-01 – 2021-12)

• Automated weekly financial reporting using Power BI, Alteryx, and Advanced Excel, reducing report preparation time by 80% (10 hours to 2 hours) and manual effort by 70%.
• Designed executive Power BI dashboards that reduced reporting turnaround time by 52% while improving KPI visibility for senior leadership.
• Standardized financial reporting processes, improving reporting accuracy by 31% and enhancing reporting governance across multiple service lines.
• Delivered monthly management reporting, budgeting support, and variance analysis to support financial planning and business reviews.
• Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen financial controls and improve executive reporting processes.

Financial Analyst at GOLDMAN SACHS (2016-01 – 2017-12)

• Improved reconciliation accuracy by 26% through detailed account validation and timely resolution of reporting discrepancies.
• Reduced reporting errors by 19% by investigating data inconsistencies and strengthening reporting control procedures.
• Enhanced reporting efficiency by 16% through improved portfolio performance reporting and standardized management reports.
• Supported Asset Management reporting by performing account reconciliations and maintaining high-quality financial data.
• Prepared portfolio performance analysis and management reports to provide insights into investment performance and business trends.

Project Controller Analyst at DELOITTE (2013-01 – 2014-12)

• Improved forecast accuracy by 19% through detailed budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple projects.
• Reduced billing cycle time by 27% by streamlining invoicing and accounts receivable processes.
• Increased project profitability by 11% by identifying cost variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Developed project profitability reports and financial dashboards for project managers and leadership teams.
• Supported financial governance through budget monitoring, compliance reviews, and financial reporting.

Postgraduate in Financial Planning – Humber College

Bachelor of Commerce in Finance Specialization – Jain University