Chetan Baddila

About Chetan Baddila

Experienced Finance Analyst with over 6 years of expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across industries like mortgage, real estate, and corporate finance. Adept at leveraging SAP ERP, Power BI, SQL, and Microsoft Excel to streamline financial processes, optimize reporting, and drive data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to enhance financial reporting accuracy, reduce operational costs, and improve forecasting precision through financial modeling and automation. Passionate about using data analytics and automation to improve financial strategies, increase operational efficiency, and support strategic business decisions. Strong expertise in US GAAP, credit analysis, compliance, and regulatory standards, ensuring alignment with industry best practices. Successfully developed and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs), enabling businesses to make well-informed financial and operational decisions. A collaborative professional with a keen eye for process improvements and financial transparency. Adept at working with cross-functional teams to streamline financial operations, develop pricing strategies, and enhance audit readiness. Committed to leveraging financial expertise and analytical skills to drive sustainable business growth and profitability.

Experience

1. Finance Analyst

   Sismos Solutions

   Jun 2024 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   As a Financial Analyst at Sismos Solutions, I am responsible for preparing comprehensive financial statements, including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements. My role involves analyzing key financial trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial performance. I also handle monthly journal entries in compliance with U.S. GAAP, supporting accruals, prepaids, and necessary accounting adjustments.I manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring the accurate recording of transactions and performing reconciliations between the general ledger and integrated systems. I assist with developing annual budgets and forecasts, providing detailed variance analysis to support decision-making, and collaborating with senior leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities. Additionally, I build and maintain financial models using SQL to project revenue and expense trends, driving business cases for key initiatives.A significant part of my role includes process optimization. I led the integration of SAP ERP, which resulted in a 25% reduction in time spent on monthly close activities. I work closely with department heads to track costs, identify potential reductions, and suggest improvements that enhance profitability and support strategic growth.

Education

• University of Missouri-Kansas City

  Master of Science - MS

  2023 — 2024