Shashwat Saxena

About Shashwat Saxena

Experienced finance professional with a strong background in revenue accounting, financial analysis, and project profitability management. At Publicis Sapient, I played a key role in financial planning and analysis, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and profitability insights at both project and account levels. My responsibilities included:Producing monthly P&L reports, investigating variances against forecasts, and conducting profitability analysis.Understanding key financial drivers to support Client Partners and Project Management Teams in maintaining project and client profitability.Supporting month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring revenue accuracy across various project types.Monitoring project trackers and preparing ad hoc reports to analyze drivers impacting project profitability.Collaborating with internal teams to deliver accurate financial results and insights.Assisting in quarterly forecasting, utilizing P&L results and profit modeling tools to generate account-level forecasts.Ensuring data integrity across financial systems and reporting tools.With a keen eye for detail and a strategic approach to financial management, I thrive in fast-paced environments that require precision, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving.With an MBA from the Apeejay Institute of Management, my academic background lays the foundation for my proficiency in variance analysis and journal entries. This education, combined with a certification in Investment Banking from Udemy, equips me to drive accuracy in financial reporting and contribute to the strategic goals of my organization.

Experience

1. Senior Associate Client Finance

   Publicis Sapient

   Feb 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Revenue Accounting & Financial Analysis | Publicis SapientIn my current role, I specialize in financial analysis, revenue accounting, and project profitability management. My key responsibilities include:P&L Reporting & Variance Analysis: Producing monthly P&L reports, investigating variances to forecasts, and analyzing profitability at project and account levels.Financial Insights & Decision Support: Understanding key financial drivers to help Client Partners and Project Management Teams maintain project and client profitability.Month-End & Quarter-End Close: Ensuring accurate revenue reflection and assessing the impact of different project types on financial results.Project Monitoring & Ad Hoc Reporting: Tracking financial performance and analyzing the impact of changes on project profitability.Collaboration & Financial Accuracy: Working closely with internal teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and results.Quarterly Forecasting: Assisting in forecasting at the account level using P&L results and financial modeling tools.Data Integrity & System Maintenance: Ensuring accurate financial data within reporting tools and systems.

Education

• Appejay Institute of Managment

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), business

  2015 — 2017

Skills

• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Marketing
• Leadership