Divya Reddy Bakka

About Divya Reddy Bakka

Results-driven Financial Analyst with 3+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A), strategic finance, and operational analytics across Fortune 500 and high-growth technology environments. I specialize in financial modeling, forecasting, variance analysis, and building automated data solutions that improve forecast accuracy, reporting efficiency, and executive decision-making.At Arrant Tech, I lead month-end and quarter-end close processes, deliver P&L and balance sheet variance analysis, and develop integrated financial planning models connecting revenue, cost drivers, and scenario frameworks. My automation initiatives using SQL, Python, Advanced Excel, and Power BI reduced reporting cycle time and eliminated 15+ hours of manual data aggregation weekly.Previously at Amazon, I architected automated Order-to-Cash (O2C) workflows supporting 1,500+ North America and Europe fulfillment centers processing multi-billion dollar annual volumes. I conducted root-cause variance investigations across inventory discrepancies, improving inventory accuracy by 35% while maintaining 99.8% SLA compliance.Earlier in my career, I developed forecasting models, ROI and NPV evaluation frameworks, and capital allocation analyses for multi-million-dollar real estate portfolios, strengthening internal controls and improving investment returns by 15%.Core Expertise:• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A)• Forecasting & Budgeting• Variance & Root Cause Analysis• Financial Modeling (DCF, SOTP, LBO)• Capital Budgeting & ROI/NPV• P&L Management & Cost Driver Analysis• KPI Reporting & Executive Dashboards• Process Automation & Data Integration• SQL | Python (Pandas, NumPy)| Advanced Excel | Power BI (DAX)CFA Level I Candidate | STEM Master’s in Finance | Passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to drive strategic finance decisions, margin optimization, and operational excellence.Open to Financial Analyst, FP & A Analyst, Strategic Finance, and Corporate Finance opportunities.

Experience

1. Financial Analyst

   Arrant Tech

   Jul 2025 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes, delivering comprehensive P&L and balance sheet variance analysis that improved forecast accuracy by 25% and reduced reporting cycle time by 3 days.Built integrated financial planning and forecasting models in Excel and Power BI, linking revenue streams, cost drivers, and scenario analysis frameworks to support strategic resource allocation.Automated KPI reporting using SQL and Power BI dashboards, eliminating 15+ hours of manual reporting weekly.Partnered cross-functionally with operations and sales to develop business cases, ROI models, and pricing strategy analyses supporting margin expansion initiatives.

Education

• University of Delhi

  Bachelor of Arts, Economics (Hons), Economics

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Master of Science, Finance (Dean's Excellence Scholarship), Finance