Hrishikesh Poddar

About Hrishikesh Poddar

Finance professional with 8+ years of experience in FP & A, project controlling…

Experience

1. Consultant Efa

   Deloitte

   Apr 2022 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Supported a S&P 500 client account generating $77M+ revenue in FY, ensuringaccurate financial management and project controllership.• Developed pricing models to evaluate project viability, ensure threshold margins,and incorporate contingencies for profitability across multiple service offerings.• Created, maintained, and closed projects in compliance with firm systemsand processes; ensured accurate revenue recognition and cost-to-completeforecasting.• Led budgeting and forecasting processes, tracking financial metrics (revenue,margin, expense) and delivering actionable insights to leadership.• Facilitated project reviews to identify risks, monitor WIP, and drive timelywrite-ups/downs.• Ensured compliance with firm policies and client requirements through rigorousreporting, variance analysis, and risk management.• Built Power BI dashboards at account level to track revenue and margins by project,partner, and fiscal year, enabling quick insights and comparisons.• Developed billing & collections dashboards in Power BI to monitor invoice status,follow up on overdue items, and optimize Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).• Managed opportunities in sales application; automated close-date tracking viaExcel to improve reporting accuracy.• Provided support in maintaining contract documents, agreements, and variationorders, ensuring alignment with engagement terms.• Contributed to firm initiatives by conducting Excel training sessions for newhires/interns and supporting recruitment activities.• Recognized with an Applause Award for exceptional financial management andeffective communication with stakeholders.

Education

• University of Allahabad

  Bachelor's degree

  2013 — 2016