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Palak

Finance Professional

About Me

Corporate Finance Specialist with experience across multinational businesses and high-growth startups. Proven expertise in financial planning, cash flow optimization, and financial modelling. Bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with cross-functional collaboration, to deliver business impact. Adept at delivering highquality solutions in fast-paced environments and supporting executive decision-making through data-driven insights. Resultoriented professional with the ability to develop strategies, build alliances, and guide businesses toward sustainable growth.

Jurisdiction

Germany

Notable Employer

  • Finance Manager at Hashtag You GmbH

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience6-10 years
Current StatusActive
Finance ManagerNotableHashtag You GmbH
2021 - 2026

Developed and maintained financial models to support decisionmaking, scenario planning, and management discussions. Supported fundraising initiatives by preparing financial analyses, investor pitch decks, and coordinating with potential investors alongside the Senior Manager. Partnered with CFO on financing and investment activities, preparing reports and presentations for banks, investors, and the board. Led the company’s budgeting and forecasting process, collaborating with department heads to align financial plans with business objectives and commitments. Monitored budget vs. actual performance, delivering variance analysis and actionable feedback to management to ensure alignment with company goals. Contributed to strategic planning projects, including internationalisation roadmaps, market sizing analyses, and business case development. Performed cash flow and liquidity analyses to monitor funding requirements and ensure sufficient resources for ongoing operations.

Present

Master Data Financial AnalystWeber-Stephen Products (EMEA) GmbH
2017 - 2020

Defined and implemented a global master data model, continuously improving master data processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Collaborated with Marketing and Finance teams to establish and maintain master data standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Supported the development and implementation of a shared services model for master data maintenance across e-Commerce and B2B units. Identified and implemented cost-saving measures that reduced departmental expenses by 15% annually. Leveraged advanced Excel functions to manage large datasets, improving data visualization and supporting executive decisionmaking.

Microsoft NAV Financial ConsultantServPRO Technologies Pvt Ltd
2015 - 2017

Enhanced business alignment for 5 clients by preparing detailed business process studies and ERP mapping documents to streamline operations. Conducted gap-fit analysis between ‘As Is’ and ‘To Be’ processes to support the creation of functional requirement documents (FRDs). Collected and analysed quantitative data to generate actionable reports that drove business improvements and cost savings.

Financial Assistant ManagerArihant Capital Markets Ltd
2012 - 2015

Supported financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements. Performed cash flow analysis and liquidity planning to ensure sufficient funds for operational and strategic needs. Monitored and analysed budget vs. actual performance, providing actionable insights to management for strategic decision-making.

Education

Masters of Finance & AccountingThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
2009 - 2012
Degree of Finance & AccountingDevi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
2007 - 2010

Skills

Core skills0
Languages3

Languages

English
English (British)
German