Anju Kumari
Lead Project Manager (Enterprise CIO Strategy) @Akasa Air
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Project Manager (Enterprise CIO Strategy) @Akasa Air
Mumbai, IN
Leading enterprise-level finance and technology initiatives aligned with CIO strategy, driving finance transformation, cost optimization, and operational efficiency across enterprise functions-Delivered ~25% improvement in process efficiency and ₹10+ Cr cost savings through governance frameworks, automation, and cross-functional execution-Partnering with senior leadership to drive data-driven decision-making, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning-Driving automation, KPI dashboards, and financial reporting, reducing turnaround time by ~30% and improving decision visibility-Managing cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, IT, and Operations to ensure alignment with P&L, financial targets, and business strategy
EDUCATION
DR. D. RAM. D.A.V Public School
XII, Business/Commerce, General
SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
EPGDBM, Finance
Patna University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance, General
ABOUT ANJU KUMARI
Head of FP & A | Finance Director | Strategic Finance Leader | Enterprise FinanceEnterprise Finance Leader with close to a decade of experience in FP & A (Financial Planning & Analysis), strategic finance, business partnering, and finance transformation, delivering measurable impact across complex, global organizations.Currently managing ₹1,900 Cr+ Opex with P&L ownership, specializing in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, scenario planning, and financial reporting, translating data into actionable insights that improve performance and accelerate decision-making.Key Achievements• Led cost optimization initiatives (8–12%) through structured budgeting, variance analysis, and governance frameworks across key cost centers• Improved forecasting accuracy by ~20–25% via rolling forecasts, scenario planning, and financial modeling• Accelerated reporting timelines by 30% through finance transformation, automation, and dashboarding (Power BI / Tableau)• Partnered with senior leadership to deliver ₹100+ Cr business impact, supporting strategic decisions, capital allocation, and executive reportingCore CompetenciesFP & A | Financial Planning & Analysis | Budgeting & Forecasting | Variance Analysis | Financial Reporting | P&L Management | Strategic Finance | Business Partnering | Financial Modeling | Scenario Planning | Rolling Forecasts | KPI Dashboards | Cost Optimization | Finance Transformation | Stakeholder Management | Governance & ControlsExperience & Expertise• End-to-end ownership of financial planning cycles (budgets, forecasts, long-range planning)• Business partnering with senior stakeholders to drive profitability, cost efficiency, and performance• Leading finance transformation, automation, and process optimization initiatives• Building KPI dashboards, MIS, and executive/board-level reporting• Driving profitability improvement, capital governance, and decision supportTools & SystemsSAP | Oracle Financials | Power BI | Tableau | Advanced Excel | Anaplan | HyperionLeadership & ImpactExperience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders across functions. Strong focus on governance, accountability, and building high-performance finance functions.Career FocusTargeting Head of FP & A, Finance Director, and Strategic Finance roles to drive transformation and scalable finance functions.Open to ConnectOpen to opportunities across finance, strategy, and transformation.
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