Head of Finance at FBED Labs (2026-03 – 2026-09)
Leading the finance function end-to-end for the business, spanning revenue, cash & cost management, accounting, billing and financial reporting.
- Overseeing invoicing and billing across Xero (UK clients) and Stripe (international/USD clients), including new invoice creation, subscriptions, pauses, reductions and cancellations.
- Managing daily cash and bank reconciliation across Revolut, the Finance Mainbook and Xero, ensuring all balances tie out with no unexplained movements.
- Running day-to-day accounting in Xero, including daily bank and credit card reconciliations (Barclays, Capital, Yonder), and merchant-wise expense analysis.
- Managing aged debt collections, Revolut direct debits and Stripe automatic payment tracking through the AR Billing Tracker.
- Establishing formal billing controls, including a signed Billing Update Form process for reviewing and actioning client subscription changes.
- Preparing consolidated and product-wise financial statements, forecasts/budgets and investor reports/decks, together with quarterly VAT submissions and HMRC payments.
- Leading business planning and investment tracking, including preparing pitch materials and financial decks for angel investors and other funding discussions.
Senior Associate at Graphite Financial (2025-03 – 2026-02)
- Developing and maintaining intricate financial models for clients to support strategic decision-making, incorporating historical data, market trends, and various financial scenarios.
- Analyzing financial data and translating complex financial information into actionable recommendations for senior management.
- Conducting sensitivity analysis and scenario planning to assess potential risks and opportunities, enabling the organization to proactively adapt to changing market conditions.
- Collaborating with business unit leaders, finance teams, and other departments to ensure alignment of financial plans and strategies with broader organizational objectives.
- Preparing detailed Cash Flow, P&L and Balance Sheet reports for clients, along with Aleph dashboard updates for stakeholders.
Assistant Manager at State Street Corporation Services Mumbai Pvt Ltd (2018-03 – 2024-12)
- Preparing month end reports, commentary and presentation material for financial reviews along with working on ad hoc requests.
- Managing and coordinating the core operations of my team while demonstrating good leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Leading special projects, including financial modelling, cost efficiencies, business case development, client profitability and strategic consulting.
- Coordinating Budget/ Mid-Year Forecast/ Outlook exercises for CCO APAC by working closely with Global LFO and Business teams.
Senior Financial Analyst at Deloitte Touché Tohmatsu Limited (2015-04 – 2017-08)
- Tracking, reviewing and analysing member firm financial results and recommending remediation plans for performance improvement, underpinned by strong financial modelling and analytical capability.
- Examining key movements and trends across P&L, Balance Sheet and Headcount data, reviewing financials daily during month-end close and investigating and escalating unusual postings.
- Conducting business forecasting and planning through trend analysis and various business tools to support critical decision-making and stronger cost control.
- Point of accountability for the monthly rolling forecast and annual operating budget for facilities within the region, proactively challenging assumptions and ensuring the integrity of all calculations.
- Preparing and reviewing presentations for Annual and Quarterly Board meetings, tailored to key business drivers, alongside supporting ad hoc management requests.
Financial Analyst at Berkadia Commercial Mortgage (2013-11 – 2015-04)
- Financial research analyst with expertise in Underwriting, critical analysis and Quality Control.
- Liaising with CRM teams on trigger implications, seeking clarification and additional information as required.
- Working across multiple ERP systems, including SharePoint, Asset Surveillance and McCracken, to integrate internal and external management information for analysis.
- Researching, analysing and monitoring financial performance of properties across portfolios, including Debt Service Coverage Ratio, Excess Cash Flow, Occupancy and Liquidity calculations, and writing detailed monthly CMBS property performance reports for stakeholders.
