Nirro Siva
Milton,ON
Summary
Results-driven management professional with a proven track record of generating above-target revenue growth and effectively translating complex data into actionable insights. Demonstrates a strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Finance, Merchandising
Loblaw Companies Limited
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Develop financial models and analyze results to enhance forecast accuracy for business units
- Successfully transitioned my financial analysis skills into client/vendor relationship management
- Collaborate with category teams, business leads and finance partners to identify opportunities to improve reporting and forecasting
- Perform deep dive analysis and work with business partners to resolve complex financial issues
- Participate in special projects and tracking of strategic initiatives
- Perform variance analysis on P&L results and provide financial insights to the business leads
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other departments and build strong working relationships
- Weekly reporting to track financial performance
Senior Financial Analyst, Vendor Income/Auditor
Loblaw Companies Limited
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Supported various Category teams & Key Account Managers through annual rebate agreements
- Strengthened client relationships through regular communication and effective problem solving
- Processed cheque & wire transfer uploads into SAP for various category rebates
- Responsible for product markdown billings across all categories generating $30M avg per year
- Verify deal sheet agreements between Category and Vendor through the Vendor Deal Sheet Portal
- Processing re-payments and reallocations while following Internal Controls
- Reporting on Milk & Egg accruals
- Enabled informed decision-making by presenting key findings from complex data sets in clear, concise formats for senior leadership team members.
Senior Business Analyst, Automation
Loblaw Companies Limited
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Analyzed and observed processes from various departments of the business to understand the required steps, interdependencies and applications used to complete business transactions
- Facilitated, documented and validated automation requirements in Business Case Document
- Created Process Design Documents (PDDs) for a detailed step-by-step logic, beginning to end of a process
- Created Business Process Models with high-level flowcharts of process and alternate paths
- Collaborated with RPA developers and business stakeholders on complex issues/conflicts that impact time, cost, scope, quality, and risk of projects
- Documented future state vision and challenging business assumptions
Financial Analyst Vendor Income Auditor
Loblaw Companies Limited
10.2014 - 03.2018
- Recovering over $2 million in promotional and over & above post audits by reconciling vendor accounts through analysis of vendor allowances, costing, and internal rate agreements
- Conduct root-cause analysis to determine underlying reasons behind identified variances within vendor deals to provide accurate forecasts and business insights using SAP and Micro strategy
- Implement process improvement opportunities to ensure audit accuracy by identifying process deficiencies and enhancing current vendor audit tools and systems
- Liaise with cross functional areas including Vendor Income and Category teams to identify and assess actionable cause-and-effect relationships and agreements
Account Resolution Specialist
Bell Canada,
11.2007 - 09.2014
- Analyze billing statements and upsell value added products for clients resulting in enhanced revenue for the company
- Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
- Provided management with up-to-date monthly reports of performance results for each team member
- Translated data to create charts and spreadsheets for status reports
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business
- Emphasized product specifications to meet customer needs
Education
BBA - Accounting And Finance
York University
Diploma - Accounting
Seneca College
North York, ONSkills
- Strategic planning
- Vendor negotiations
- Post audit analysis
- Process mapping
- Effective communication
- Analytical
- Financial reporting
- Business development
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Key Account Management Linkedin Learning
Timeline
Manager, Finance, Merchandising
Loblaw Companies Limited
09.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Financial Analyst, Vendor Income/Auditor
Loblaw Companies Limited
12.2019 - 09.2022
Senior Business Analyst, Automation
Loblaw Companies Limited
03.2018 - 12.2019
Financial Analyst Vendor Income Auditor
Loblaw Companies Limited
10.2014 - 03.2018
Account Resolution Specialist
Bell Canada,
11.2007 - 09.2014
BBA - Accounting And Finance
York University
Diploma - Accounting
Seneca College
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