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Varsha Valecha

Dublin

Summary

Results-driven finance professional with 8+ years of international experience in FP&A, Budgeting, Forecasting, Product Costing, Variance Analysis, and all segments of accounting and controllership across multinational companies in the various sectors.


Proven ability to deliver strategic cost savings ($1.5B+), Streamline reporting processes, and collaborate across all functions to drive business outcomes.

Expert in SAP, BPC, IFRS, and KPI performance tracking. Currently based in Ireland and open to FP&A / Accounting / Financial Analyst/Lead roles.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Accounting Analyst - FTC (3 Months)

Executive Edge (Britvic Ireland)
08.2025 - Current
  • Responsible and lead point of contact for accounting, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of the LTD/ADF/PD trade investment spends across all routes to market in ROI and NI.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • - Owning period-end and in-period activities and financial reporting for LTD/ADF/PD, including working with finance/non-finance managers and sales/brand teams. Support the commercial finance manager during profit reviews.
  • - Business Partnering with the Ireland Sales/ Commercial teams, Finance Business Partners, and Finance control.
  • -Tight balance sheet management with regular in-depth reviews with the above teams to enable effective accrual management in line with agreements.
  • - Supporting projects and IT system upgrades as necessary. (Calendar change Project currently)
  • - Prepare trading contribution analysis files with detailed P&L commentary during period end.
  • - Prepare period-end reconciliations, balance sheet accounts with fully supported and adequate documentation, and commentary for trade investment areas and PBI Balance Sheet accounts.
  • - Prepare SAP v SAC reconciliations
  • - Prepare, own, and manage adjustments and provisions.
  • - Arrange and lead financial accounting reviews on all investments across ROI and NI.
  • Business Partnering
  • -Provide appropriate accounting and financial support and guidance to Ireland Sales, Commercial teams, Finance Business Partners, Finance control, and wider business.
  • - Regular deep dive analyses on all promotions in conjunction with business partners ahead of key reporting periods.
  • - Ad-hoc support for the cross-functional business partners and project work for partners around the business.
  • - Prepare and provide all necessary material for the external audit in relation to investment spend.

Financial Analyst | FP&A - ESC

General Mills India Pvt Ltd.
02.2023 - 05.2025
  • Led real-time forecasting and variance analysis (Vendor Managed Spend model) across 150+ global manufacturing units.
  • Delivered $493M (FY24) and $1.5B (FY25) in hard savings via Holistic Margin Management.
  • Created monthly P&L reviews, accruals, forecasts, and financial decks; automated KPI tracking improving efficiency by 60%.
  • Acted as key finance liaison to Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Procurement, ensuring end-to-end alignment.
  • Ensured accurate product costing (SAP ZMAX), contract reviews, and month/quarter/year-end close activities.
  • Ensured adherence to internal compliance & controls and GMI’s financial policies; supported internal and external audits.
  • Drove scenario analysis, inventory adjustments, and BPC tie-outs to improve financial transparency.
  • Achievements:
  • FP&A Champion (Q2 FY24 to Q2 FY25)
  • Annual Business Impact Award (FY24 & FY25)
  • Super Star Award
  • Team Excellence Award.

Process Lead | Record to Report, Consolidation and Reporting.

Holcim Global Hub Business Services
01.2020 - 02.2023
  • Acted as finance controller for multiple global entities, managing R2R processes, consolidations, and treasury coordination.
  • Handled inter/intra-company transactions, closing and reporting with 150+ trading partners, including IFRS 16 lease accounting (SAP REFX and FICO module).
  • Led month-end closings, FX and payroll postings, GL reconciliations, and financial reporting compliance.
  • Automated cash flow reconciliation through RPA/VBA, saving 40 business hours/month and improving accuracy from 86% to 98%.
  • Achievements:
  • Star of the Month (3x)
  • Innovation & Spot Awards for process transition and automation.

Associate (Financial Planning and Analysis-FP&A).

Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd.
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Managed month-end closures, budgeting, and variance analysis for 2 global FMCG manufacturing plants.
  • Performed asset depreciation, cost production reports, and SAP-based reconciliations.

Associate – Financial Research.

Crisil Limited – An S&P Global Company
10.2017 - 04.2019
  • Conducted variance and trend analysis using US GAAP financials; updated databases with high data integrity.
  • Delivered MIS and rating analysis reports within SLA timelines; ensured audit-compliant documentation.
  • Achievements:
  • YMD – You Made a Difference Award, Feb 2018

Associate Consultant | Junior Data & Reporting Analyst.

V.H. Soneji & Associates: Practicing Company Secretary.
02.2016 - 09.2017
  • Supported compliance filings, share allotments, and corporate secretarial duties for LLPs and Pvt. Ltd. companies.

Education

Master of Commerce - Advanced Financial & Cost Accounting, Taxation, Strategic Management

University of Mumbai
Mumbai
04.2016

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management, Auditing, Management Accounting

Smt. CHM College, Mumbai University of Mumbai
Mumbai
05-2024

Skills

  • ERP & Tools: SAP FI/CO, SAP MM, S4 HANA, SAP REFX, BPC, ZMAX, Blackline, Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAC, XTEL
  • Analytics: Power BI, Tableau, MS Excel (Advanced), VBA, AFO
  • Automation: RPA Bots, Cypress, Macros
  • Other: IFRS, US GAAP, Audit Support, Six Sigma (Yellow & White Belt Certified)

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Led Business Interruption & Contingency Insurance reporting at General Mills.
  • Enabled 98% accuracy in cash flow reporting via automation at Holcim.
  • Transitioned multiple finance processes from onshore to offshore with zero defects.
  • Expert in Communication, Collaboration and Problem Solving across all the finance functions.

Timeline

Commercial Accounting Analyst - FTC (3 Months)

Executive Edge (Britvic Ireland)
08.2025 - Current

Financial Analyst | FP&A - ESC

General Mills India Pvt Ltd.
02.2023 - 05.2025

Process Lead | Record to Report, Consolidation and Reporting.

Holcim Global Hub Business Services
01.2020 - 02.2023

Associate (Financial Planning and Analysis-FP&A).

Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd.
04.2019 - 01.2020

Associate – Financial Research.

Crisil Limited – An S&P Global Company
10.2017 - 04.2019

Associate Consultant | Junior Data & Reporting Analyst.

V.H. Soneji & Associates: Practicing Company Secretary.
02.2016 - 09.2017

Master of Commerce - Advanced Financial & Cost Accounting, Taxation, Strategic Management

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management, Auditing, Management Accounting

Smt. CHM College, Mumbai University of Mumbai

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