Gopi Krishnan

About Gopi Krishnan

Financial exec with broad experience in all aspects of accounting, auditing and financial management. Direct experience on budgeting & forecasting, management reporting, competitive intelligence, financial inclusion projects, appraisal of corporate advances and retail loans, project financing, consortium advances, documentation, credit monitoring, recovery, etc.Interested in early-stage startups as well as companies “on the bubble.”• Passionate about learning Data Science and Business Analytics• Ability to bring a Digitisation and Automation delivery mindset• Excellent communication skills with proven abilities in strategic networking, stakeholder relationship management across geographies and functions• Exposure to working in multi-cultural & diversified work environmentsKey Skills include:Financial Planning & AnalysisBusiness Finance PartneringPlanning & BudgetingStrategyTransformationSenior stakeholder managementProject ManagementInternal ConsultancyClient AnalysisCost Control and ManagementManagement information reportingProduct profitabilityBank Fund Transfer PricingBusiness FinanceKey business driversAd-hoc analysisScenario analysis

Experience

1. Associate Vice President

   Standard Chartered

   Nov 2020 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Financial Planning & Analysis – Lead & Own operational processes & system aspects of detailed Planning & Forecasting cycles, consolidation of Macro Economic MIs (FX, IR, GDP & Inflations), development of BAU changes to planning systems and engaged the finance stakeholders to get the overall Plans in shape• Involved in development of planning objectives, Group Planning approach papers• Handled complex adhoc requests in short turnaround time and supplement such request with appropriate analysis and comments to support decision making• Drove digital transformation efforts within the organization, leveraging emerging technologies to streamline workflows, improve communication channels, and enhance overall productivity.• Have extensive technical know-how on SAP Analytics Cloud and Oracle Hyperion Enterprise Planning Suite for complete planning & budgeting• Implemented Visual Analytics & Data Management – Developed Financial Performance dashboards on Tableau for Group Planning, Management Reporting and Service Charges reporting• Maintained extreme accuracy across all the MI reports.• Spearheaded change management initiatives that ensured smooth transitions during organizational restructuring periods while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.• Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.

Education

• SRM University

  MBA

  2007 — 2009

• St. Xavier's College

  B.Com

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Credit Analysis
• Budget Forecasts
• Business Planning
• Investment Banking
• Risk Based Pricing
• Budgets
• Finance
• Leadership
• Valuation
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Credit
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Planning
• Project Planning
• Relationship Management
• Corporate Finance
• Trade Finance
• Management
• Credit Risk
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Competitive Intelligence
• Business Analysis
• Structured Finance
• Management Information Systems (Mis)
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Project Finance
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Mis
• Portfolio Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Loans
• Financial Reporting