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Pinky Gorwani

Montréal,Canada

Summary

Experienced finance professional with more than 14 years of extensive expertise in strategic planning, financial analysis, budgeting & forecasting and modeling. Demonstrated success in cost reduction by analyzing financial data, projecting trends, and overseeing budgets to maximize profitability. Proficient in delivering accurate financial reporting to both internal and external stakeholders, devising and executing financial plans, and mitigating risk. Possesses exceptional problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director (Finance Business Partner )

Morgan Stanley
03.2023 - Current

● Collaborating with senior management to set comprehensive goals for performance and growth and lead the

division in achieving these objectives.

● Partnering with Internal stakeholders to streamline business processes to enhance productivity and efficiency.

● Analyzing the P&L and highlighting financial impact and drivers to senior Management.● Manage regional cost budget and forecast for technology, control direct costs, and provide insights into our

business performance to management.

● Lead reporting and analytics for technology, provide essential analytical reports and internal tracking of KPIs

covering financials, headcount, and compliance domains.

● Develop Strategies for Technology based on the workforce plans and implement best practices in operational

management to minimize costs and optimize resource utilization.

● Running management committees, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements, participating in

audits, and governing all mandatory compliance requirements.

● Creating financial models to track the cost impact of workforce transformation and business cases setting up

for new technology centers in various locations.

● Managing restructuring by ensuring correct alignment of cost, headcount, and structure.

● Risk Governance ownership for the region's business and participation in other Firm wide governance,

● Ownership of business unit operational risk monitoring and remediation processes which entails actively

identifying and remediating operational risks in business lifecycle and front to back processes.

Senior Manager (Finance Business Manager)

Morgan Stanley
05.2018 - 03.2023
  • Conducted monthly in-depth variance analyses between actual performance versus budget and forecast results across all departments.
  • Generated ad-hoc reports as requested by executive management team to support decision making process.
  • Provided analysis, recommendations and guidance on complex business issues related to financial planning and strategic initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans and initiatives.
  • Established key performance indicators to track progress of business objectives and goals.
  • Utilized effective communication techniques to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Manager (Finance Business Partner)

Vodafone India Ltd
09.2016 - 05.2018
  • Provided financial analysis and strategic advice to senior leadership on potential business opportunities.
  • Performed ad hoc analysis as required by senior management to drive decision making processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between operational objectives and financial targets.
  • Evaluated capital projects to determine return on investment and profitability potential.
  • Identified cost savings opportunities through process reengineering or other solutions.

Finance Business Analyst

Hindustan Unilever Ltd
07.2015 - 08.2016
  • Analyzed large sets of financial data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for growth.
  • Utilized advanced Excel skills to create automated reports and scorecard incorporating multiple data sources.
  • Generated reports to present financial information to stakeholders.
  • Provided recommendations for modifications in existing processes to enhance controls and reduce costs.

Sr. Team Lead-Finance Analyst

Maersk Global Service Centre
03.2011 - 07.2015
  • Performed monthly account reconciliations in accordance with company standards.
  • Created and implemented procedures for efficient reconciliation of bank accounts.
  • Analyzed daily cash balances, identified variances, and recommended solutions to reconcile discrepancies.

Business Analyst

Zenta Pvt Ltd
07.2010 - 03.2011
  • Analyzed cash flow, profitability, liquidity and other financial ratios to determine credit worthiness of borrowers.

Education

M.B.A - Finance

ICFAI, IBS Hyderabad
05.2010

B.Sc. - IT

Poddar Institute of Information Technology
07.2007

Skills

  • Advanced Excel
  • MS-PowerPoint
  • Power BI
  • Resource Planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Modeling
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Certification

Certified corporate financial planning and analysis professional from Corporate finance institute (CFI) -Jun 2025

Timeline

Director (Finance Business Partner )

Morgan Stanley
03.2023 - Current

Senior Manager (Finance Business Manager)

Morgan Stanley
05.2018 - 03.2023

Manager (Finance Business Partner)

Vodafone India Ltd
09.2016 - 05.2018

Finance Business Analyst

Hindustan Unilever Ltd
07.2015 - 08.2016

Sr. Team Lead-Finance Analyst

Maersk Global Service Centre
03.2011 - 07.2015

Business Analyst

Zenta Pvt Ltd
07.2010 - 03.2011

B.Sc. - IT

Poddar Institute of Information Technology

M.B.A - Finance

ICFAI, IBS Hyderabad
Pinky Gorwani