Siddharth Pitolwala
Summary
CPA-qualified finance professional with 7 years of experience in management accounting and finance business partnering. Provides strategic insights for business decision-making, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with expertise in ERP systems including MS Dynamics Business Central and Oracle JD Edwards. Recognized for driving cost efficiencies, improving financial performance, and fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders. Utilizes advanced analytical skills to identify key cost drivers and implement actionable solutions in alignment with organizational objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Accountant
City FM Australia
04.2021 - Current
- Prepare comprehensive financial statements, including management accounts and profit & loss reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for the Business Unit.
- Partner closely with the Head of Operations, General Manager of Finance, and external clients to provide financial insights and strategic support.
- Conduct variance analysis and deliver actionable insights to Operations and Finance teams, driving informed decision-making thereby managing budgeting and forecasting processes, aligning financial plans with operational goals.
- End to End Capital and Project accounting from reviewing Projects, liaising with PMO team and billing it to Partner including actively involved in leading and managing the Multi Brand Tech Project.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, address reconciliation findings, and resolve queries from auditors, internal stakeholders, and external contract parties
Senior Finance Officer
City FM Australia
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Reviewing and compiling costs relating to reactive, PPM and project activities of our Partner including re-coding the costs during the month end and on an ad-hoc basis.
- Developing detailed analytical reports for clients in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power BI
- Undertaking Management Accounts P&L for our Contract and presenting it to Management and Operations team monthly.
- Reconciliation of Balance sheet and undertaking subsequent action required from the review.
- Resolving enquiries from Internal and External Parties of our Contract.
Project Finance Coordinator (Contract)
Service Stream
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Managing end to end Project accounting from setup to invoicing
- Review and analyze job level progress, financial transactions and margins, highlighting trends and concerns
- Collate supplier invoices and ensure accurately coded and processed to projects while creating and reviewing client invoicing at a job level while monitoring overdue billing
- Review division expenses for accuracy and maintain feeder systems that drive costs e.g., phones and fleet
- Complete variance analysis of actuals to forecasts / budgets across revenue and costs as required
Education
Certified Practising Accountant -
CPA Australia
Melbourne11-2024
Master of Accounting And Finance -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC07-2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
M. S. University of Baroda
India05-2012
Skills
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Financial Analysis and Planning
- Communication
- Strategic Thinker
- Business Partnering
Accomplishments
- “Can do” award from Head of Operations for completing the management reports during the agreed timeline in the Christmas period.
- Financial reward from Finance Manager for consistently maintaining the Project invoice to more than $2mn thereby helping the Cashflow.
- Received Gift card from Financial Controller for successful setup of two new Partners for Management reporting.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Timeline
Management Accountant
City FM Australia
04.2021 - Current
Senior Finance Officer
City FM Australia
08.2019 - 11.2020
Project Finance Coordinator (Contract)
Service Stream
04.2018 - 01.2019
Certified Practising Accountant -
CPA Australia
Master of Accounting And Finance -
Victoria University
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
M. S. University of Baroda
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