Sahithi Bandari
Tokyo
Summary
Results-oriented finance professional specializing in FP&A and business analysis, with proven expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, process automation, and stakeholder management, to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency in dynamic business environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Operations Analyst
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp.
Tokyo
11.2023 - Current
- Optimized end-to-end AP/AR processes in SAP, achieving a 25% reduction in invoice cycle times, and significantly strengthening compliance controls.
- Collaborated with global finance and cross-functional teams to overhaul budget tracking mechanisms, accelerating forecasting accuracy by 15%, and enabling agile, data-driven decision support.
- Developed and implemented automated SAP reporting workflows, saving 20+ hours monthly in manual effort, while boosting reporting accuracy and timeliness.
- Directed comprehensive financial modeling and budgeting for a 10 billion JPY (600 crore INR) departmental budget, spearheading strategic annual planning for FY23–FY25 that optimized resource allocation, improved cost control, and enhanced fiscal discipline across multiple business units.
- Led end-to-end partnership management with outsourcing firms, including negotiation, contract execution, integration, and retention; modeled renewal deals, and analyzed new partnership opportunities to drive value addition and optimize deal structures.
Business Developer
Inspira G.K.
Tokyo
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Led comprehensive market research and developed data-driven business models as a founding team member, delivering an 18% reduction in delivery costs, and enabling scalable, sustainable growth strategies.
- Orchestrated targeted marketing campaigns and personalized platform features, driving a 30% increase in pilot customer engagement, and accelerating early traction and user insights.
Accounts Officer
Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO)
India
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Successfully resolved over 30,000 claims within one year, earning recognition as Best Performing Employee (2021–22) for exceptional efficiency and accuracy.
- Redesigned grievance management processes, reducing complaint volume by 40%, and digitized fund reconciliation workflows, cutting processing time from 5 days to 2 days, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
Probationary Officer
Union Bank of India
India
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Led post-merger integration initiatives that enhanced compliance reporting accuracy by 20%, strengthening regulatory adherence, and internal controls.
- Streamlined loan processing operations, reducing turnaround time by 3 days, which contributed to a 5% increase in branch revenue within 4 months through improved operational efficiency and customer experience.
Tender & Quotation Analyst
M.E.I.L
India
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Led bid pricing strategy for tenders valued at $2M (~₹16 crore), driving $30K (~₹24 lakh) in cost savings through meticulous quotation optimization and financial analysis.
- Managed and mentored a cross-functional team of three to standardize bid submission processes, resulting in a 10% increase in tender win rates, and enhanced operational consistency.
Assistant Engineer
Olectra Greentech Limited
India
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Coordinated testing and reporting for 100 electric buses on a ₹33 crore (approx.) $4M project, collaborating cross-functionally to reduce wiring costs by 8%, contributing to significant capex savings, and operational efficiency.
Education
MBA - Financial Management & Digital Transformation
WASEDA Business School
Tokyo, Japan10-2023
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
JNTU College of Engineering
Telangana, India05-2018
Skills
- Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
- Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Advanced financial modeling and reporting
- Process automation and SAP FICO expertise
- Data analysis and visualization (Power BI, Excel)
- Cross-functional stakeholder management
- Strategic planning and resource optimization
- Market research and business model development
- Cost reduction and operational efficiency
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- ERP systems proficiency (SAP)
- Multilingual: English, Hindi, Telugu, Japanese (JLPT N2), Korean (beginner)
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Japanese
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Telugu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Korean
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Open to relocation: India
Actively seeking FP&A or business analyst opportunities in Bangalore, India, with flexibility for hybrid, onsite, or remote work arrangements.
Timeline
Finance Operations Analyst
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp.
11.2023 - Current
Business Developer
Inspira G.K.
02.2023 - 10.2023
Accounts Officer
Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO)
02.2021 - 09.2022
Probationary Officer
Union Bank of India
11.2020 - 02.2021
Tender & Quotation Analyst
M.E.I.L
09.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant Engineer
Olectra Greentech Limited
07.2018 - 08.2019
MBA - Financial Management & Digital Transformation
WASEDA Business School
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
JNTU College of Engineering