Maneesha Babu
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in leveraging advanced tools such as Anaplan, Power BI, and Advanced Excel to develop and manage KPI dashboards. Proficient in financial systems including NetSuite, Blackline, Coupa, Concur, Zuora, Avalara, Adyen, and Oracle. Demonstrated expertise in Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies with a strong track record in sprint planning and risk & issue management using Jira. Committed to driving operational efficiency and achieving strategic goals through innovative solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Project Manager - Finance & IT Transformation
Negits Solutions
Dubai, UAE
04.2023 - Current
- Managed a USD 2–3M multi-year transformation portfolio, leading 70 resources across planning, reporting, automation, and analytics work streams.
- Led end-to-end delivery of a Finance, HR, Sales & IT transformation program, coordinating cross-functional teams while maintaining 98%+ SLA adherence.
- Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution, handled budgeting resources for the project, preparing timelines and doing timely reporting of progress of the project.
- Systems being managed as part of the current project Netsuite, Anaplan, Salesforce, CPQ, Workday, Coupa, Concur, Blackline, Zuora, & Oracle.
- Implemented Agile methodologies(both Scrum & Kanban method) to increase team productivity and efficiency.
- Strengthened client relationships by maintaining open and consistent communication lines throughout projects' duration by conducting everyday scrums, sharing MOM and reporting incidents in timely manner.
- Improved team performance through regular training sessions and workshops.
- Improved financial reporting cycle times by 30–40%, enhanced data accuracy, and enabled near real-time executive insights for our clients.
- Drove automation of core finance processes, reduced manual effort by ~40%, and delivered 60–80 man-hours of monthly efficiency gains.
- Supported and Enforced SOX compliance across high-volume controls environment, SOX controls supported - ITGC’s & ITAC’s
Finance IT Lead
Negits Solutions
Dubai, UAE
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Served as the Finance–IT interface for leading systems (Anaplan, Blackline, Netsuite, Zuora, Avalara, Coupa, Concur), reporting and planning initiatives across finance operations and managing a team of 20 people.
- Created KPI dashboards using Power BI and Advanced Excel, integrated NetSuite, BlackLine, and Coupa data, and saved 10–15 hours per week.
- Standardized data validation and automated reporting workflows using Anaplan, improving data accuracy and reliability.
- Optimized Jira-based demand and ticket management and reduced resolution time by ~30%.
- Led delivery of 20+ finance system enhancements using Agile (Scrum), improved capacity planning by 25–30%, and accelerated delivery timelines by 15–20%.
Principal Anaplan Consultant
Negits Solutions
Dubai, UAE
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Led end-to-end FP&A system implementations using Anaplan and transitioned clients from Excel-based planning to cloud platforms.
- Designed multi-dimensional planning models and interactive dashboards to improve forecasting accuracy and decision-making.
- Integrated ERP data using Anaplan Connect to enable automated data flows and near real-time financial insights.
- Advised clients on planning platform strategies, including Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, and Workday Adaptive Planning.
- Drove user adoption through structured training, change management, and post-implementation support.
Senior Solution Consultant
Planafin
Dubai, UAE
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Translated finance and operational requirements into Anaplan-based FP&A solutions supporting 50–150+ business users.
- Delivered FP&A models transitioning clients from Excel to Anaplan and reduced planning cycle times by 40–60%.
- Enabled productivity gains and saved 20–40 hours per month by replacing spreadsheet-driven planning with system-led forecasting.
- Led end-to-end Anaplan implementations and managed 6–10 member cross-functional teams.
- Governed project scope, schedules, and budgets up to USD 0.5M and ensured on-time delivery.
Financial Analyst
General Mills
Dubai
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Translated finance and operational requirements into Anaplan-based FP&A solutions supporting 50–150+ business users.
- Delivered FP&A models transitioning clients from Excel to Anaplan and reduced planning cycle times by 40–60%.
- Enabled productivity gains and saved 20–40 hours per month by replacing spreadsheet-driven planning with system-led forecasting.
- Led end-to-end Anaplan implementations and managed 6–10 member cross-functional teams.
- Governed project scope, schedules, and budgets up to USD 0.5M and ensured on-time delivery.
Banking Executive
RAK Bank
Dubai
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Managed online banking operations and customer inquiries.
- Supported financial documentation and compliance.
Accounts Asst.
Midas International
Dubai
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Maintained accounting records and reconciliations.
- Improved reporting turnaround by 2 days.
Senior Financial Analyst
JP Morgan
Bangalore
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for long-term debt portfolios valued at USD 500M–1B+ supporting U.S. regulatory filings.
- Owned end-to-end report production, reconciliations, adjustments, and product mappings and ensured 100% regulatory compliance.
- Resolved complex accounting and reporting issues and strengthened audit readiness through improved controls.
- Performed variance analysis and processed 50+ manual adjustments per quarter to improve transparency and data integrity.
- Implemented automation improvements and reduced manual reporting effort by 10–15 hours per week.
Team Lead & Financial Analyst
Ocwen Financial
Bangalore, India
07.2011 - 06.2016
- Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for long-term debt portfolios valued at USD 500M–1B+ supporting U.S. regulatory filings.
- Owned end-to-end report production, reconciliations, adjustments, and product mappings and ensured 100% regulatory compliance.
- Resolved complex accounting and reporting issues and strengthened audit readiness through improved controls.
- Performed variance analysis and processed 50+ manual adjustments per quarter to improve transparency and data integrity.
- Implemented automation improvements and reduced manual reporting effort by 10–15 hours per week.
Education
MBA - Finance & Marketing
Presidency Business School
Bangalore, India 04/2009 - 03/2011
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Computers
St. Aloysius College
04/2006 - 03/2009
Skills
- Anaplan
- Power BI
- Advanced Excel
- KPI Dashboards
- NetSuite
- Blackline
- Coupa
- Concur
- Zuora
- Avalara
- Adyen
- Oracle
- Agile (Scrum)
- Waterfall
- Jira
- Sprint Planning
- Risk & Issue Management
Accomplishments
Professional Recognition
- Awarded Star Rookie Award in 2021 in Negits Solution
- Awarded Star Team Lead Award in 2015 & 2016 in Ocwen rewards & recognition function.
Academic Achievements
- Part of RDC 2008 and winning the 1st prize for National Integration Awareness Presentation at National Level.
- Best Cadet award in NCC group level (Jabalpur MP) & at college level.
- 1st place Entrepreneur Award in Acharya College Fest.
- 2nd Prize in Finance event in NITTE Meenakshi College Fest.
- 3rd Prize in marketing event in Jain College Fest.
- Awarded with Achievers Award by Presidency College for the MBA Batch 2009 – 2011.
Timeline
Senior Project Manager - Finance & IT Transformation
Negits Solutions
04.2023 - Current
Finance IT Lead
Negits Solutions
11.2021 - 04.2023
Principal Anaplan Consultant
Negits Solutions
12.2020 - 11.2021
Senior Solution Consultant
Planafin
05.2019 - 08.2020
Financial Analyst
General Mills
03.2018 - 01.2019
Accounts Asst.
Midas International
07.2017 - 12.2017
Banking Executive
RAK Bank
01.2017 - 03.2017
Senior Financial Analyst
JP Morgan
06.2016 - 05.2017
Team Lead & Financial Analyst
Ocwen Financial
07.2011 - 06.2016
MBA - Finance & Marketing
Presidency Business School
04/2009 - 03/2011
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Computers
St. Aloysius College
04/2006 - 03/2009