Santhosh Prasanna

Senior Specialist Fp & a @Adidas India Marketing Private Limited

Chennai, IN

Spearheaded global financial planning, collaborating with stakeholders across Europe & APAC region to optimize forecasting accuracy.• Ensured IFRS and Ind AS standards are applied correctly in the financial statements.• Led the finance transformation projects in GBS to centralize country-level financial processes and continuously monitored the process accuracy and timely deliverables.• Delivered monthly P&L reports, analyzed cost variances to identify root causes and presented data driven recommendations to senior management for cost saving opportunities.• Partnered with global teams on financial analysis empowering them to make data-backed Strategic business decisions.• Reduced reporting time by 75% by implementing automated excel dashboards enhancing real-time decision-making.• Implemented internal control checks, reviewed process documentation with team and ensured team workings towards the objectives.• Served as subject matter expert and single point of contact for global controllers, delivering strategic insights for executive decision-making.• Led and developed a high-performing finance team through coaching, mentoring and optimized Finance operations

University of Madras

Bachelor's Degree, Commerce

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Master's Degree, Semi Qualified Chartered Accountant