Archana Bhatnagar

About Archana Bhatnagar

With 15+ years of experience driving end-to-end transformation across global enterprises, I specialize in reimagining finance operations, enabling shared service excellence, and unlocking millions in P&L impact through process redesign, automation, and data-driven insights.I’ve led multi-country transitions, built scalable service delivery models, and delivered measurable value—whether it\'s $50M+ in spend reduction through payment strategy optimization or eliminating 50+ FTEs worth of manual effort through intelligent automation and control frameworks.What sets me apart is a sharp eye for hidden inefficiencies, a deep understanding of procure-to-pay, and a strong bias toward execution. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, systems, and people—bridging operational realities with technology-led solutions.As a passionate learner and an agentic/GenAI/LLM enthusiast, I have been exploring and implementing AI-first use cases in finance to elevate the next wave of finance transformation. In short, I understand how to turn AI into business value at scale!Let’s connect if you\'re building the future of finance, operations, or Agentic AI-led transformation.

Experience

1. Assistant Vice President - Technology for Operations

   Accenture

   Dec 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Business Advisory - Empowering businesses with data-driven insights, process re-engineering and strategic financial solutions to achieve sustainable growth.Consistently recognized for delivering innovative financial strategies and driving exceptional and measurable business outcomes across diverse industries:1. Shining Star award for Q4 – FY 21; Q1 - Stewardship – Aug 20223. Client value creation – 29 July 20224. Technology awards – Aug 20225. Encore Award – Q2 and Q3 - Sep- 20226. Galactic Gratitude award – Q4 FY227. Integrity – Q3 FY238. Client Value Creation – FY23 – Q49. Client Value Creation – FY 23 – Q410. Actively Innovate award – Oct 202311. Exemplify Client Centricity – Dec 202312. Technology Champion - H22•••13. Encore award - Core Value Champion Award - H2 2024

Education

• University of Lucknow

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance

  2005 — 2007

• Loreto Convent

  Intermediate, Commerce

  1995 — 2001

Skills

• Consulting
• Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Finance
• Microsoft Office
• Financial Modeling
• Management
• Management Consulting
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Investment Banking
• Market Research
• Portfolio Management
• Microsoft Excel