Harihar J

About Harihar J

I am a results-driven Finance Leader with 20+ years of experience in FP & A, F&A…

Experience

1. Senior Manager Financial Planning Analysis

   Exela Technologies

   Jan 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Published financial reports including P&L with trend and variance analysis vs. prior periods, AOP, and forecasts; delivered actionable insights that helped leadership improve forecast accuracy by 15%.• Led AOP modeling for a $120M+ portfolio, built monthly, quarterly, and long-term forecasts, and aligned projections with strategic growth initiatives.• Conducted financial analysis on MoM, QoQ, and YoY variances across payroll ($12M), and IT (~$8M), recommending cost optimization measures that saved $5M annually.• Designed and presented Board decks and CEO/CFO monthly reviews, simplifying complex financial data into strategic insights that supported investment and operational decisions.• Performed balance sheet analysis, driving AR collections, reducing unapplied/unearned items by 20%, and achieving 95% on-time OCF target compliance.• Evaluated digital energy projects (~$50M capex) using ROI metrics, improving capital allocation decisions and eliminating low-return projects worth $6M.• Identified cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements, generating $10M+ in cumulative savings across digital transformation initiatives.• Prepared and reviewed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for real estate portfolios worth $300M, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.• Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) for property and business operations, providing data-driven recommendations to improve margins by 4% YoY.• Developed and managed budgets and forecasts for property operations, improving planning accuracy and reducing budget variance to under 3%.• Ensured regulatory compliance across all reporting, statutory, and internal control processes, mitigating audit risks.• Oversaw property tax payments (~$15M annually) and assessments, ensuring timely compliance and zero penalties.• Maintained accurate financial records and introduced automation in reconciliations, cutting manual errors by 30%.

Education

• Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Maha Vidyalaya (Deemed University)

  MBA

  2002 — 2004

• Nagpur under nagpur University

  Bachelor of Commerce from G.S. College; Diploma

  1995 — 1998

• Nagpur University

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

  1995 — 1998

• SVN

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  1985 — 1993

Skills

• Sourcing
• Accounting
• Accounts Payable
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Employee Relations
• Talent Acquisition
• Mis
• Employee Engagement
• Management Information Systems (Mis)
• Account Reconciliation
• Change Management
• Team Management
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Analysis
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Cash Flow
• Performance Management
• Financial Statements
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Budgets
• Finance
• Management
• General Ledger
• Financial Planning
• Consolidation
• Variance Analysis
• Reconciliation
• Erp
• Analytical Skills
• Negotiation