Abhijit Dey

About Abhijit Dey

A professional with expertise in strengthening companies to lead in highly competitive situations, targeting assignments in \"Financial Planning & Analysis\"

Experience

1. Assistant Vice President, Fp & a

   Diageo

   Dec 2024 — Present

   Leading a high-performing team of 35+ professionals, including 4 (Managers) direct reportees, driving end-to-end Overhead cost management (including International Assignees) encompassing accounting, reporting, analysis, and planning.Steering strategic partnership with Overhead VPs and senior leadership to influence decision-making, drive Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes, and ensure accurate financial representation in statutory and management reports.Driving root cause analysis and actionable insights on Overhead variances, identifying business drivers, and presenting well-structured benefit analysis to optimize cost efficiency.Championing process excellence and global standardization, implementing streamlined, compliant, and high-quality Overhead processes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Ensuring seamless month-end closure and operational discipline through effective governance, proactive issue resolution, and robust risk controls.Conducting stakeholder engagement by ensuring prompt, accurate, and value-added responses to queries, enhancing business partner satisfaction.Leading transformation initiatives to identify tangible financial benefits, enhance system capabilities, and strengthen the FP & A function’s strategic impact.Ensuring policy adherence and audit readiness by embedding control frameworks, facilitating internal and external audits, and promoting a culture of compliance.

Education

• University of Calcutta

  B.Com. (Hons), Accounting

  2003 — 2006

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  CA Intermediate, Accounting and Finance

Skills

• Internal Audit
• Accounting