Finance Controller And Business Analyst Wirtgen India Pvt Ltd

Wirtgen India Pvt. Ltd. (A John Deere Company) – Pune Financial Statements & Audit Aug 2024 – Present • Ind AS Financial Statements: Independently prepared a complete set of financial statements under Ind AS, including Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow Statement, Statement of Changes in Equity, and all accompanying notes to accounts — ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards. • Audit Completion in Stringent Timeline: Led and coordinated the statutory audit process, enabling successful completion of the audit within 20 days from financial year-end — liaising with external auditors, providing timely documentation, and resolving all audit queries. • Internal Audit Support: Managed internal audit engagements end-to-end; served as primary contact for internal and concurrent auditors, ensuring all areas were covered and findings addressed promptly. • SOX & IFC Compliance: Led Internal Financial Controls (IFC) implementation and monitoring, achieving zero audit findings. Designed new SOX procedures to strengthen control frameworks and streamline processes. Month-End Close & GL Oversight • Spearheaded the full month-end closing cycle — Blackline certification, GL reconciliation review, financial statement balance review, and SOX tracking via SharePoint. • Reviewed and oversaw GL reconciliations across all balance sheet accounts, identifying and resolving open items on a timely basis. Fixed Assets, AP & Provisions • Fixed Asset Management: Oversaw overall fixed asset accounting — capitalization, depreciation review, physical verification coordination, and schedule reconciliation. • Accounts Payable & Provisions: Managed AP processes including provision booking, accruals, and vendor reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of liabilities. OpEx Review & Budgeting • Conducted monthly OpEx reviews with departments (Sales, Supply Chain, HR, Operations) — analysed expenditure trends, flagged variances, and drove corrective action discussions with department heads. • Led budget preparation covering overall OpEx and industry-level segmentation; provided variance analysis with actionable recommendations to senior management. Reporting & Analysis • Group Reporting: Managed financial reporting to overseas group entities; resolved reporting queries and ensured timely, accurate submissions. • PLR Analysis: Analysed Product Line Reports — machine-level profitability, key financial ratios, and operating expenses to support strategic business decisions. • Power BI Dashboards: Developed and maintained dashboards providing real-time financial and operational visibility for senior management and group-level reporting. • Prepared financial presentations for the Assistant General Manager, CFO, and group stakeholders. Cross-Functional Coordination & Team Leadership • Served as the key finance point of contact for Sales, Supply Chain, HR, and Operations — coordinating on financial queries, cost approvals, and budget adherence across departments. • Managed and mentored a finance team of 10 members, ensuring continuity of all financial operations and reporting timelines. Tools: SAP HANA, Blackline, Power BI, SharePoint, MS Office Suite