Chartered Accountant (ICAI) with 6.5 years of experience (3.8 years post-qualification) specialising in Financial Planning & Analysis, Finance Business Partnering, and Financial Reporting within tech-driven, Al-focused MNC environments. Proven expertise in understanding IFRS & GAAP reporting, intercompany global reconciliations, gross margin management, cost optimisation, and managing end-to-end finance project modules. Consistently partners with cross-functional stakeholders to drive process standardisation, translate complex financial data into strategic decisions, and improve reporting efficiency across fast-paced business segments.
Lakshmi Kiruba A
FP&A Analyst - Computer Vision & Al Segment | TELUS Digital
Summary
Education
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Chartered Accountant (CA), Accounting May 2022 - May 2022
- University of Madras Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce Jun 2021 - Jun 2021
Experience
- FP&A Analyst - Computer Vision & Al Segment TELUS Digital Aug 2022 - Present • 3 yrs 9 mos
Spearheaded FP&A for the high-growth Computer Vision & Al segment - business unit with P&L spanning across US, EU, and APAC markets - owning the full budgeting cycle, quarterly re-forecast and monthly variance analysis with end-to-end P&L accountability across multi-million dollar revenue lines. Delivered finance business partnering to Business Operations, Commercial, and HR leadership; translating data into actionable cost optimisation and margin improvement recommendations adopted by senior decision-makers. Drove process standardisation across FP&A reporting workflows, redesigned monthly close templates, variance commentary frameworks, and forecast submission processes, reducing reporting cycle time and improving data consistency across teams. Managed month-end close, revenue and cost accruals and IFRS-compliant financial reporting; produced executive-level variance bridge decks and gross margin waterfall analyses for global finance leadership across time zones. Performed headcount planning, project-level P&L tracking and pricing gap analysis in partnership with commercial teams, directly supporting new Al service line launches and contract negotiations.
- Article Assistant – Audit, Assurance & Advisory SKR & LLP / PSVS & Co Feb 2018 - Jun 2021 • 3 yrs 5 mos
Completed 3-year articleship across 20+ client engagements in IT, retail, and manufacturing covering statutory and internal audits, ICFR, revenue recognition, ECB compliance, and intercompany reconciliations Managed GST and income tax compliance filings and supported P2P processing and internal financial controls reviews across multiple client entities.
Skills
- WorkdayExpert
- SAPBeginner
Certifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA) Institute of Chartered Accountants of IndiaIssued May 2022 • Expired May 2022
Work Preferences
Languages
- TamilNative speaker
- EnglishHighly proficient