Sebastian DSouza
New Westminster,BC
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
BEST Service Pros
03.2021 - Current
- Developed scenario analysis and implemented Power BI dashboards for financial reporting and trend analysis.
- Managed budgets, forecasts, and delivered executive-level reports to support decision-making.
- Led ERP (Business Central) and Bizview implementation, improving operational efficiency.
- Conducted financial analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Standardized sales RFP templates and provided cross-functional training for system adoption.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Aspen Custom Trailers
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed monthly bookkeeping and accounting for holding companies using Business Central and QuickBooks.
- Prepared bank reconciliations, handled invoice processing, and ensured timely payments.
- Oversaw correspondence, documentation, and organized logistics for meetings, including stakeholder reporting.
- Developed office systems for efficient documentation management and filing.
General Manager- Financial Planning and Analysis
Grasim Industries
09.2014 - 07.2019
- Led monthly and ad hoc financial reporting for Business Units in a global setup, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analysis.
- Managed budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis, providing insights to senior management for decision-making.
- Conducted variance analysis, identifying cost-saving opportunities and enhancing efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to influence pricing, resource allocation, and market expansion strategies.
- Implemented Hyperion Planning, streamlining financial processes and reporting.
Senior Analyst
Astral Management Consulting
04.2012 - 09.2014
- Led Hyperion Planning implementation for budgeting and forecasting, aligning application architecture with user needs.
- Engaged stakeholders to optimize reporting workflows, accelerating output and improving processes.
- Collaborated with development teams to ensure precise execution of business requirements.
- Developed dashboards and reporting tools to track key metrics and deliver actionable insights from large data sets.
- Created proof of concept applications for government sectors and conducted pre-sales presentations.
Associate Manager
Atos India Ltd.
12.2009 - 03.2012
- Managed accounts payable, receivable, and finalization of income statements and balance sheets.
- Oversaw monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including budgeting and forecasting in Hyperion.
- Conducted variance analysis comparing actuals to budgets and forecasts for informed decision-making.
Education
Pursuing CFA- Cleared Level 1 -
CFA Institute
India01.2019
Master of Business Administration -
ICFAI Business School
India01.2009
Master of Commerce -
University of Mumbai
India01.2007
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India01.2006
Skills
- Cash Flow Management
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Variance Analysis
- KPI Management/Monitoring
- Business Operations Analysis
- Financial statements expertise
- Financial statement analysis
- Revenue trend analysis
- Corporate cost reduction
- Financial Modeling
- Capital budgeting
- Budget Forecasting
Languages
English
Full Professional
Software
Power BI/Tableau
Business Central/Bizview
Hyperion Planning and Financial Management
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
BEST Service Pros
03.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Aspen Custom Trailers
02.2020 - 03.2021
General Manager- Financial Planning and Analysis
Grasim Industries
09.2014 - 07.2019
Senior Analyst
Astral Management Consulting
04.2012 - 09.2014
Associate Manager
Atos India Ltd.
12.2009 - 03.2012
Pursuing CFA- Cleared Level 1 -
CFA Institute
Master of Business Administration -
ICFAI Business School
Master of Commerce -
University of Mumbai
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
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