Hemanth Kumar C

Strategic finance professional with strong experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), MIS reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and book closure. Proven track record in managing statutory compliance, taxation, audits, cash flow, working capital, AP/AR, and COGS optimization. Recognized for driving process improvements, ensuring compliance, and partnering with leadership to support business growth and profitability

Finance Manager at Elior India Food Services LLP (2025-05 – 2026-03)

A leading France-based food service company

• Performed financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for food service operations.
• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, management dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Managed working capital by monitoring receivables, payables, inventory, and cash conversion cycles to improve liquidity.
• Prepared weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts, ensuring adequate funding for business operations and strategic initiatives.
• Analyzed operating expenses (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX), identifying cost optimization opportunities and tracking budget utilization.
• Conducted COGS analysis by evaluating raw material costs, food costs, and operational expenses to improve gross margins.
• Performed price and consumption analysis to identify cost variances, optimize procurement, and support profitability improvement initiatives.
• Developed and maintained financial models for budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and business decision-making.
• Monitored actual performance against budgets and forecasts, providing detailed variance analysis and actionable business insights.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to support financial planning, profitability analysis, and strategic initiatives.
• Supported P&L analysis, cost control, and margin improvement across multiple business units within the food industry.
• Leveraged advanced Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and reporting tools to automate financial reporting and improve data-driven decision-making.

Assistant Manager Finance at Le Paraguas Consultants Pvt Ltd (2022-04 – 2025-04)

A Leading L&D Company

• Prepared detailed MIS reports, dashboards, and management reports to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Managed monthly MIS reporting activities including P&L reporting, financial summaries, and business performance analysis.
• Performed Budget vs Actual and Forecast vs Actual variance analysis with detailed explanations for management review.
• Developed and maintained KPI trackers, revenue analysis reports, expense analysis, and operational performance reports.
• Supported Budgeting & Forecasting processes by analyzing historical trends, business drivers, and financial data.
• Coordinated with Finance, Operations, and Business teams to ensure timely month-end closing and reporting activities.
• Reviewed journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness of reports.
• Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports with actionable insights for leadership teams.
• Assisted in FP&A reporting, financial planning, and preparation of management presentations and business reviews.
• Automated and streamlined MIS reporting processes using Advanced MS Excel, Pivot Tables, and reporting tools.
• Prepared variance analysis reports for revenue, payroll, operating expenses, and profitability to identify business trends and risks.
• Delivered accurate financial and operational reports within SLA timelines while supporting continuous process improvements and reporting efficiency.

Senior Accountant at Le Paraguas Consultants Pvt Ltd (2018-10 – 2022-04)

A Leading L&D Company

• Supervised daily financial operations and accounting activities, ensuring compliance across all processes.
• Prepared and submitted comprehensive management reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Facilitated financial planning, fundraising, and analysis to support organizational growth.
• Managed Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, ensuring compliance with company credit policies and timely collections.
• Finalized accounts and maintained statutory records, including Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account.
• Handled payroll duties, ensuring HR compliance and timely payment of GST liabilities with accurate monthly filings.
• Maintained supporting documents for vendor creation, GST, and company financials, ensuring thorough documentation.

Senior Executive - Finance at Tamara Leisure Experiences Pvt Ltd (2017-09 – 2018-09)

A hospitality management company

• Bank Reconciliation: Maintain various bank accounts, branch accounts, credit card reconciliation (Domestic and Foreign), Business Loan Accounts, and Vehicle Loan Accounts
• AR & AP: Company receivables and payables maintained with aging reports, vendor management, and mail follow-ups
• Tax and compliance: GSTR1, GSTR2A, and GSTR3B filing and reconciliation, yearly GSTR9 and 9C finalization, TDS deductions and payments including salary, PF, and ESI, Professional Tax, etc
• Monthly and yearly audit support to the management and auditors: Finalization of Accounts, data entry corrections, and submissions
• Supplied essential documentation during audits

Finance Executive at Siddarta Resorts & Foods Pvt Ltd (2016-06 – 2017-08)

A hospitality management company

• Operating Cash Book, Cash Voucher, and Bank Vouchers
• Bills Payable
• Bills Receivable
• Bill's Accounting
• Purchase entries
• Sales entries
• Payment Entries and Journal Voucher

MBA – Chandigarh University (2025)

Bachelor of Commerce – University Of Mysore (2016)