Gopi Dhulipalla
Financial Analyst | FP&A | SQL • Power BI • SAP • Excel Expert | 4+ YOE in Banking, Fintech & Public Sector | Driving Forecast Accuracy & Data-Driven Insights
- Role
- Financial Analyst at Synchrony
- Location
- West Haven, CT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gopi Dhulipalla
Financial Analyst with nearly 4 years of experience supporting financial planning, reporting, and investment evaluation across banking, fintech, and accounting firms. Known for improving forecast accuracy, streamlining monthly reporting cycles, and preparing clear financial packages for leadership reviews. Experienced in analyzing variances, reconciling data across teams, and supporting audit and budgeting processes. Strong track record of helping business units understand key performance drivers and contributing to more informed, timely financial decisions across multiple stakeholder groups.
Experience
Financial Analyst
Jan 2025 — Present · CT, US
Strengthened forecast accuracy by 18% by reconciling SQL-based actuals with SAP FICO financial data and enhancing Excel-based forecasting models, ensuring reliable variance explanations in monthly and quarterly reviews.• Automated financial reporting templates using Power Query, VBA, and ERP data extracts, reducing manual effort by 30% and driving consistency across business finance deliverables.• Built DCF, IRR, and ROI models for investment evaluation using SAP finance datasets, supporting capital allocation decisions and enabling 20% cost optimization across analytics, marketing, and digital operations.• Designed Power BI financial dashboards with live ERP integrations for OPEX, revenue tracking, and KPI monitoring, reducing ad hoc finance report requests by 45%.• Improved accuracy of the monthly close process by reconciling SAP general ledger balances with forecast assumptions, strengthening variance analysis and compliance.• Delivered headcount and cost variance reports leveraging SAP HR and FI modules, enabling leadership to improve transparency and reduce review cycle time by 25%.• Implemented SQL-based validations on budget and forecast inputs, flagging anomalies and reducing reconciliation errors by 40% during consolidation of financial reporting.
Education
Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU), Guntur
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom
2018 — 2021
Trine University
Master's degree
2024 — 2025
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