Nitesh N
Finance Business Partner @WPP
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WORK HISTORY
Finance Business Partner @WPP
Chennai, IN
Corporate Business Partner• Collaborates with discipline head & leaders across HR and IT.• Translates financial data into actionable strategies that align with corporate objectives.• Provides scenario analysis, forecasting, and financial modelling to guide management decisions.• Helps evaluate investment opportunities, cost optimization, and resource allocation.• Monitors KPIs, budgets, and forecasts to ensure departments meet financial targets.• Developed standardized templates and reporting tools to improve consistency and reduce manual effort.• Leveraged BI platforms to automate report generation and visualization.People Cost & Workforce Planning• Managed budgeting and forecasting for over 2,500 IT staff across global locations.• Partnered with HR, talent acquisition, and department heads to align workforce costs with business goals.• Conducted variance analysis to explain changes in compensation, benefits, and staffing levels.• Built “what-if” scenarios to assess the financial impact of hiring plans, salary adjustments, and policy changes.• Developed financial models and dashboards to automate and enhance people cost tracking and forecasting.
EDUCATION
ACCA
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business/Management
ACCA
Diploma of Education, IFRS
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
CWA, Costing
Annamalai University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Business Studies
ABOUT NITESH N
Strategic finance leader with 12+ years of experience in FP & A, controllership, and global business partnering across IT, HR, and diverse industries. Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and workforce cost planning for large-scale teams, delivering actionable insights that align financial performance with business objectives. Skilled in scenario modelling, variance analysis, and investment evaluation, enabling leadership to make informed decisionsRecognized for driving process automation, reporting standardization, and BI-enabled dashboards that enhance efficiency and transparency in financial management. Good at partnering with senior stakeholders—including BU directors, HR leaders, and department heads—to translate complex financial data into clear strategies that optimize costs and improve productivity. Experienced in project controlling, CAPEX/OPEX tracking, and transition of FP & A processes across geographies, with a consistent record of improving accuracy, efficiency, and business impact.My expertise includes:*IT Budgeting & Forecasting *Financial Reporting & Analysis *Cost Optimization & Business Partnering *Adaptive Insights, Power BI & Financial Modeling *Accounting & Compliance (ACCA, CMA India, DipIFRS)Let’s connect and explore opportunities together!
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