Deepak Philip Tharakan

About Deepak Philip Tharakan

Experienced Financial Analyst and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) with over 9 years…

Experience

1. Executive Finance and Accounting

   Insight Consultants

   Aug 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Administered daily FP & A management, ensuring budget adherence and financial accuracy. Spearheaded driver-based forecasting models and partnered with key stakeholders to deliver strategic insights.• Conducted thorough reviews of contracts and bidding assumptions, enhancing financial projections and planning.• Analyzed monthly budget vs. actual data, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain budget integrity.• Collaborated with project leads and clients to update resource forecasts, optimizing resource allocation.• Prepared estimates for contract modifications, contributing to accurate financial planning and risk mitigation.• Developed detailed project roadmaps with key milestones, deliverables, and timelines to ensure alignment with client goals.• Established and optimized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for consistent and accurate financial management.• Led and managed a team of 5 management accountants, ensuring smooth execution of accounting and finance activities.• Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of project plans and regular stakeholder updates.Key Achievements:• Automated financial reporting processes using advanced FP & A tools, reducing preparation time by 50% and enhancing data accuracy. Led the implementation of driver-based forecasting models, contributing to a 15% increase in forecasting accuracy.• Improved team performance by 15% through the implementation of Agile methodologies and in-depth analysis of timesheets and governance reports, aligning with strategic business objectives.• Enhanced data integrity for more reliable financial reporting through cross-functional collaboration.

Education

• St. Joseph’s Institute of Management

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Majored in Marketing and Finance)

  2013 — 2015

• Mar Thoma Residential School,Tiruvalla, Kerala

  High School, Business/Commerce, General,ICSE, Indian Certificate of Secondary Examination/ISC, Indian School Cert

  1996 — 2010

• St Joseph's Institute of Management

  Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor's in commerce (B.com, Majored in Marketing)

  2010 — 2013

Skills

• Business Development
• Smart Pls
• Market Analysis
• Amos
• Market Research
• Management
• Microsoft Office
• Marketing
• Research
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Word
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Social Media
• Teamwork
• Team Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Training
• Spss
• Marketing Strategy
• Customer Service