Ai Ling

About Ai Ling

I am a CA (India) and CPA (US) with nearly 5 years of experience specializing in the intersection of financial governance and strategic growth. My expertise spans Financial Planning and Analysis (FP & A), Business Partnering, and Financial Controllership across India and International Markets, including the UAE, South Africa, Australia, ASEAN, and LATAM. Currently, I serve as a Finance Business Partner – FP & A at Hitachi Energy, where I manage regional performance analysis, forecasting governance, and financial reporting for countries with combined revenues of USD 200 mn+. I have been recognized for my ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights that support leadership decision-making and enhance business performance. My strong stakeholder management skills and commercial acumen enable me to align financial priorities with business strategies effectively. I am committed to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within finance teams to foster a culture of excellence. Open to networking or discussing Finance & Strategy opportunities. Reach out through DM.

Experience

1. Finance Business Partner - Fp & a

   Hitachi Energy

   Sep 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Responsible for annual budgeting and rolling forecasts for UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and South Africa markets with combined revenues of $200Mn+- Partnered with Local Controllers to analyze key performance drivers- Delivered monthly MIS reporting with meaningful narratives, comparing KPIs against internal and external benchmarks to provide management with actionable insights- Responsible for the month-end closure activities, performing meticulous P&L and Balance Sheet reviews to ensure data integrity- Standardized global forecast reporting across multiple hubs, resulting in a saving of 150 man-hours annually- Awarded \"Xtra Miler\" for exceptional contribution.

Education

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

  Certified Public Accountant

• St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata

  B.Com(H), Finance, General

• Welland Gouldsmith School, Kolkata

  Class X, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountancy, Accounting, Auditing, Taxation Laws, Corporate Law, Business/Management

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Master of Commerce (Finance & Taxation)

• Welland Gouldsmith School, Kolkata

  Class XII, Business/Commerce, General