Upasana Chamaria Valdiya

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ABOUT UPASANA CHAMARIA VALDIYA

As a seasoned & qualified finance professional with over a decade of experience across diverse industries like manufacturing, financial services, oil & gas, IT and FMCG, I specialize in driving strategic financial decision-making, optimizing performance, and leading high-impact initiatives. Currently, I serve as a Finance Business Partner at American Express, where I lead financial planning and forecasting for UK Commercial Teams, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver actionable insights that support senior leadership in maximizing revenue and optimizing costs.**Core Competencies:**-**Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A):** Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance tracking-**Strategic Decision-Making:** Providing actionable financial insights to senior leadership for revenue maximization and cost optimization-**Long-Range Planning:** Leading 3-year and 10-year strategic financial plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives-**Investment Optimization:** Managing investment processes and financial incentives to improve returns and resource allocation-**Commercial Deal Pricing:** Expert in pricing and financial modeling of large-scale commercial deals, ensuring profitability and risk mitigation-**Capex Management:** Evaluating capital expenditure proposals, analyzing cash flow, profitability, and conducting risk assessments-**Team Leadership & Development:** Leading high-performing finance teams and focusing on talent growth and capability building-**Risk Management & Compliance:** Identifying financial risks and implementing controls, ensuring adherence to regulatory and company standards.