Suganya Balakrishnan
Team Member Lead @LEON Restaurants
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WORK HISTORY
Team Member Lead @LEON Restaurants
London, GB
EDUCATION
Srinivasa Vidhyalaya Matric Higher Secondary School
HSC, Commerce with Math/Accounting/Business/Commerce, General
Srinivasa Vidhyalaya Matric Higher Secondary School
SSLC
Stella Maris College
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Finance, General
IE Business School
Innovation and Digital Transformation, MSc Exchange Programme
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
MSc in Management, Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT SUGANYA BALAKRISHNAN
Finance and Business professional with 4 years of global operations experience at McKinsey & Company, specialising in financial analysis, process optimization, stakeholder management, & cross-functional collaboration across UK & European markets. Recently completed an MSc in Management from Warwick Business School, where I conducted distinction-level research on sustainable packaging innovations and consumer loyalty, integrating finance, strategy, and sustainability to drive business impact. Currently leveraging my strategic and analytical expertise through consulting engagements at The Blackmont Consulting, leading projects on market expansion and business development for international clients to help businesses scale and optimise operations. Key Achievements & Expertise: Strategic Finance & Business Operations – Managed financial workflows across 10+ European offices, leading audit, compliance, VAT reporting, and risk analysis with 98% accuracy in financial reconciliation. Process Improvement & Leadership – Two-time \"Process Star\" award winner at McKinsey for training 200+ executives globally, driving automation-focused process optimisations, resulting in 25% efficiency increase. Data-Driven Decision Making & Financial Analysis – Hands-on expertise in forecast modelling, R programming, Tableau, Power BI, SAP, and Alteryx to conduct financial forecasting, VAT optimisation, & risk assessment. Project Management, Market Expansion & Business Strategy – Leading a 5-member consulting team at The Blackmont Consulting, driving brand development, & customer acquisition strategies for Dubai-based wellness start-up. Spearheaded business proposals and risk mitigation strategies, improving team performance through strategic planning and execution. Successfully delivered Phase 1 with 11% increase in customer engagement while implementing retention strategies aligned with business growth. What Drives Me? I am passionate about leveraging finance, strategy, and analytics to drive business growth, and process optimisation. My expertise enables me to create data-backed solutions that drive profitability and operational efficiency. I thrive in dynamic environments, working with visionary leaders, & global stakeholders to craft strategic roadmaps for long-term business success. Whether it’s optimising financial workflows, streamlining operations, or uncovering market opportunities, I deliver impactful, measurable results. Open to opportunities in finance, strategy, business consulting, and operational excellence. Let’s connect! s••••••••@outlook.com
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