Jagan Kallaganti
Group FP&A Manager
Sydney,AU
Summary
Results-driven FP&A Manager with 12+ years of cross-industry experience leveraging strong transferable skills in financial analysis, reporting, and strategic decision support. Proven ability to deliver actionable insights, optimise processes, and drive financial performance in dynamic environments. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Group FP&A Manager
Questas Corporate Pty Ltd
07.2023 - Current
- Perform thorough month-end analysis, producing clear reports to inform C-suite executives of performance trends and guide decision-making
- Manage timely preparation and delivery of board reports, providing insightful commentary on key findings
- Lead budget and forecast development, collaborating with operational and finance teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals
- Identify crucial business drivers and KPIs, delivering timely insights to CEOs and senior management to enhance performance
- Provide end-to-end financial support for M&A transactions, leading due diligence, and overseeing system and process integration
- Contribute to digital and finance transformation projects to improve efficiency and drive strategic insights
- Mentor a team of two, promoting professional development and successful outcomes.
- Developed complex financial models, enabling a successful $50M+ debt restructure
- Automated key elements of the board reporting process, reducing preparation time by 2 days
- Played a pivotal role in 8+ acquisitions and 2 divestments , providing financial modeling, due diligence, and integration & disintegration
- Created a KPI model focused on working capital and operating cash flow, empowering CEOs with performance metrics for data-driven decision-making.
Group Reporting & FP&A Analyst
Questas Corporate Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted in-depth month-end analysis, producing insightful reports to illuminate performance trends for C-Suite executives
- Ensured timely completion of group reporting, consolidation, and board reports to guide leadership
- Collaborated with business operations to develop comprehensive budgets and forecasts, aligning financial plans with strategic objectives
- Supported M&A initiatives by providing financial modeling, due diligence, and integration expertise
- Developed financial models to evaluate and execute debt financing/refinancing strategies
Accountant | Assistant Accountant
Questas Corporate Pty Ltd
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Maintained general ledger integrity, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting (monthly, EC, and Board)
- Applied financial accounting standards to uphold reporting compliance
- Oversaw month-end processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and tax schedules (BAS, FBT)
- Managed cash flow forecasting and prepared budgets for timely submission
- Maintained the fixed asset register and collaborated on statutory and tax audits
- Supported end-to-end financial reporting, encompassing journal entries and account reconciliations
- Assisted in budget preparation, cash flow forecasting, and audits.
Associate Manager-Finance
Virtusa Corporation
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Oversaw month-end revenue closure for two business segments (worth $250-300M annually), ensuring adherence to US GAAP revenue recognition standards (ASC 606)
- Led a team of four within the revenue function, applying complex revenue recognition methods (POC, PPM) for 40+ long-term software contracts
- Performed all aspects of revenue recognition as per US GAAP (ASC 606), including preparing journal entries (accruals, deferrals, provisions), calculating, and accounting for volume discounts, and reviewing invoices for contractual compliance
- Monitored and resolved $10M+ in unissued invoices, collaborated with stakeholders to ensure timely collections, and conducted variance analysis to mitigate revenue leakage – all in adherence to US GAAP revenue recognition standards
- Supported audits (external and internal) and prepared reporting packs for 10+ entities
- Wrote and updated SOPs for O2C (Order-to-Cash) processes, ensuring efficient and compliant revenue cycle management
- Assisted Senior Manager & Senior Director in writing the accounting memos for complex contracts as per US GAAP by understanding terms and conditions of the contract
- Active member of ASC 606 impact analysis and Implementation committee
Senior Analyst
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
03.2013 - 05.2015
- Performed sales-to-cash accounting and month-end procedures for four US business segments, ensuring compliance with US GAAP
- Analyzed quarterly revenue recognition, calculated rebates and commissions, and managed inter-segment transfers
- Prepared journal entries (accruals, rebates, commissions, warranties), provided SAP/MIS reports, and executed SAP month-end tasks
- Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline accounting processes
- Collaborated on internal and external audits and executed SOX reporting requirements.
Assistant Manager – Accounts and Finance
Prithvi Information Solutions Limited
05.2011 - 02.2013
- Prepared MIS reports (bank reconciliations, cash flow, AR/AP aging) for C-Suite executives
- Contributed to quarterly financial statement preparation, month-end closure, and journal entries (provisions, accruals)
- Performed cost and revenue analysis for three segments and supported the budgeting process
- Prioritized vendor payments based on cash flow and managed fixed asset register
- Assisted with tax computations and both external and internal audits
- Facilitated board meeting presentations and conducted accounting training sessions
- Achievements: Active member in implementing SAP and performed UATs for various processes and reports
- Developed and maintained a complex reconciliation and analysis during parallel accounting run of two systems.
Education
CPA -
CPA Australia
SydneyChartered Accountant -
ICAI
India 2004.04 - 2009.11
B. Com Graduate -
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Data-driven Insights
- Strategic Planning, Budgets & Forecasting
- M&A Expertise
- Financial Modelling & Analysis
- Month-end Accounting and Reporting
- Microsoft Excel and Power BI
- Agile & Adaptable
- Collaborative & Results-Focused
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
Personal Information
- Notice Period: 4 weeks
- Date of Birth: 15/06/1987
- Visa Status: Australian Citizen
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