Chirayu Dave

About Chirayu Dave

Chirayu is a Sr. FP & A / Finance Manager with 15+ years of proven experience driving financial excellence within high-growth multi-million-dollar organizations. With expertise in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management, he has delivered actionable insights that have fueled strategic decision-making and enhanced profitability. Throughout his career, Chirayu has led end-to-end management of complex financial projects, including merger and acquisition (M&A), financial data migration, and SAP system implementation to achieve significant cost savings. He is passionate about using data-driven strategies to solve complex financial challenges, contributing to long-term business success.Connect with Chirayu to explore how his financial expertise and strategic insight can drive your organization\'s growth. Email: c••••••••@gmail.com His Signature Strengths Include: Cash Flow Optimization Variance Analysis Sales Commissions Analysis Change Management KPI Tracking Dashboards Creation Executive Reporting Decision-Making Audits Management Ad-Hoc Reporting Financial Data AnalysisCost ControlsProcess ImprovementsWorkflow Productivity EnhancementsAd-Hoc Reporting Financial Data Analysis New Systems IntegrationVariance Analysis

Experience

1. Sr Fp & a Finance Manager Financial Modeling Budgeting & Forecasting Team Leadership

   Mizuho OSI

   Aug 2019 — Present · Union City, CA, US

   Chirayu is a seasoned Senior FP & A and Finance Manager at Mizuho OSI, a subsidiary of the esteemed Mizuho Corporation. With a robust background in financial planning, analysis, and team leadership, Chirayu excels in driving strategic initiatives and delivering insightful financial insights that support organizational growth and decision-making: Led a dedicated three-member team in managing financial planning, modeling, budgeting, and comprehensive reporting functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all processes. Enhanced management and financial reporting capabilities by implementing advanced tools such as Qlik and SFDC, resulting in more insightful and actionable data. Fostered a high-performance work environment by recruiting, training, and motivating a team of up to seven professionals, emphasizing professional development and goal achievement. Supported senior leadership with strategic financial planning and decision-making through detailed presentations and reports, including Quarterly Business Reviews and month-end financial close analyses. Directed the annual budgeting process and developed precise forecasts in collaboration with department heads, aligning resource allocation with the company\'s long-term objectives.Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A) Business Strategy Creation Project Management Team Building Financial Modeling Budgeting & Forecasting Financial Reporting Merger & Acquisition (M&A) P&L Management Cash Flow OptimizationCost Control Variance Analysis Change ManagementKPI Setting & Tracking Dashboards Creation Executive Reporting Decision-Making Audits Management GAAP & ASC 606 Ad-Hoc Reporting Financial Data Analysis New Systems IntegrationQlik

Education

• University of Newcastle

  Master’s Degree, Applied Finance

• Sardar Patel University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electronics

• University of Newcastle

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration