Phanindra Gudisa

About Phanindra Gudisa

I am a Finance Accounts professional with 12+ years of progressive experience driving digital finance transformation, Multi-entity operations across GCC, US, and India. My career spans diverse industries including manufacturing, retail (optical), luxury hospitality, oil & gas, education, US tax advisory, KPO, and IT services, giving me a strong cross-functional view of business performance.I specialize in automation-led financial reporting, operational efficiency, and AI-enabled decision support. Known for converting complex financial data into leadership-ready insights, I build scalable models and dashboards that strengthen forecasting accuracy, cost control, and profitability. I have consistently streamlined P2P, O2C, and R2R cycles using RPA, workflow automation, and AI-driven enhancements across invoice capture, reconciliations, VAT/ZAKAT reporting, and MIS automation.My technical strengths include Power BI, SQL, ERP implementation & migration, prompt engineering, context engineering, and AI workflow design using modern tools. I am deeply experienced in aligning finance operations with US GAAP, IFRS, Ind AS, VAT/ZAKAT, and GST while ensuring strong internal controls and audit readiness.I am passionate about the next generation of AI-enabled finance systems. My experience includes working with or designing automation frameworks that leverage Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI), Copilot Studio, LangChain/LangGraph, and OpenAI APIs to improve reconciliation, variance analysis, reporting, forecasting, and approval workflows. I focus on building intelligent, explainable, and secure automation that integrates with ERP systems such as SAP and enterprise workflow tools.I collaborate closely with finance, operations, and engineering teams to identify automation opportunities, orchestrate human-in-the-loop workflows, and deliver solutions that reduce manual effort and enhance compliance. My background in FP & A, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modelling helps me ensure every system we build supports both operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.I am committed to continuous learning and leadership development, mentoring teams on AI workflow design, Power Platform development, and financial automation best practices. I aim to bridge the gap between finance expertise and intelligent automation, shaping future-ready digital finance ecosystems.

Experience

1. Senior Auditor

   Icb Indian Craft Brewery

   Oct 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Verify accuracy of raw material consumption (malt, hops, yeast, etc.) vs. production yield.Check maintenance of brewery excise registers, batch records, and duty payment challans.Verify daily sales reconciliation between POS, cash, and bank deposits.Audit food & beverage (F&B) cost sheets, consumption ratios, and wastage tracking.Ensure compliance with delegation of authority (DOA) and approval limits.Review capex purchases, AMC agreements, and asset tagging.Prepare detailed Internal Audit Reports highlighting findings, risks, and recommendations.Validate standard recipe costing vs. actual food cost.Review purchase orders, vendor payments, and GRN (Goods Receipt Note) documentation.Assess guest billing accuracy, refund approvals, and loyalty program controls.Validate standard recipe costing vs. actual food cost.Analyze contribution margins by dish and identify high-cost variance areas.

Education

• Institute of Cost Accountants of India

  CMA Inter, Cost Accounting

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Foundation degree, Accounting and Finance

• ACCA

  IFRS, Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards

  2018 — 2018

• Rajah R.S.R.K.Ranga Rao College, Bobbili

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance