Nishant Chopra

About Nishant Chopra

Energetic and enthusiastic Senior Manager with extensive experience of working in the Financial Services industry. Skilled in Business Planning, Financial Modelling, Governance, Controls and Internal Audit with particular strengths in Relationship Management and Project Management. Strong Banking services professional with a degree in Chartered Accountancy (CA) and Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies.• Finance and management professional with 18+ years of rich experience in Banking, Financial services, Audit, and Consulting sectors• Working with Mastercard currently as APAC FP & A Lead• Worked with Citi for over 13 years providing Global exposure, ethics and aptitude• Working with Senior Management and Business Heads providing thought leadership on all financial matters• Cost control focused while pushing for business growth• Fosters strong relationships and provide oversight to other functions like HR, Legal, Operations, IT, etc.• Brings positive energy to the team and influences performance of others• Decision taker and enabling attitude

Experience

1. Director - Financial Planning and Analysis (Fp & a)

   Mastercard

   Nov 2021 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Spearheading the financial close process for the APAC region, including forecasting and budgeting activities.• Developing strategic initiatives to identify new revenue opportunities and implement cost-saving measures to enhance operational efficiency.• Leading strategic planning sessions with the APAC Leadership Team and cross-functional leaders to deliver competitive analysis and Quarterly Operating Review (QOR) presentations, including the development and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the region.• Championing continuous improvement by identifying and executing automation opportunities within existing financial processes.• Driving onboarding and learning & development (L&D) initiatives to support capability building across the broader finance team.• Leading a high-performing team by fostering a culture of growth, engagement, and excellence throughout their journey at Mastercard.• Cultivating strong operational partnerships with business and finance leaders across Mastercard to ensure alignment and collaboration.

Education

• Punjab Technical University

  Post Graduate Diploma in Software Technology, Information Technology

  2001 — 2002

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  C.A, Accounting, Audit, Taxation, Management

  2002 — 2005

• Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2008 — 2010

• Punjab Technical University

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance

  1998 — 2001

Skills

• Analysis
• Financial Services
• Wealth Management
• Mis
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Planning
• Process Improvement
• Internal Audit
• Corporate Finance
• External Audit
• Management Information Systems (Mis)
• Business Process Improvement
• Auditing
• Managerial Finance
• Credit
• Financial Modeling
• Accounting
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Analysis
• Investments
• Management
• Finance
• Fp&a
• Financial Audits
• Financial Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Portfolio Management
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Business Planning
• Retail Banking
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Valuation
• Credit Risk
• Financial Risk