Vaibhav Patel

● Managed end-to-end delivery of the e-invoicing project in response to regulatory reform. ● Support month-end and year-end closing activities by improving system workflows and resolving functional issues. ● Act as the bridge between Finance and IT to align business needs into functional specifications for financial systems. ● Coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and validate system changes before deployment. ● Led multiple finance system enhancements, resulting in significant time savings across business processes. ● Developed and maintained documentation for finance processes, system configurations, and user guidelines.

- Led financial reporting and internal controls for L’Oréal’s top 4 brands, managing a $8B+ portfolio and 200,000+ products. - Automated financial reporting and variance analysis, enhancing efficiency and accessibility. - Proposed and implemented a shift from budget-to-trend (T3, T5, T9) analysis for YTD comparisons. - Compiled KPI-driven financial reports, ensuring monthly and year-end closings. - Collaborated with senior leadership and the CFO on key financial strategies. - Prepared in-depth financial reports for 2025 budget planning.

Conducted data analysis to identify business trends and optimize strategic planning. Provided data-driven insights to enhance business performance and growth. Optimized analysis processes using Kibana, Excel, and back-office tools, improving efficiency by 40%. Responded to ad hoc senior management requests, delivering actionable insights. Automated performance metric tracking, reducing manual workload, and saving significant time.

- Successfully led financial control, accounting, and internal audits to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. - Developed detailed forecasts, improving budgeting accuracy by 25%. - Implemented cost-saving measures, reducing operating expenses by 3%. - Spearheaded a $300K investment in raw materials manufacturing, driving a 233% revenue increase to $1M in 2 years. - Managed and mentored a team of four, fostering accountability and efficiency. - Oversaw general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable operations. - Ensured accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings. - Built strong partnerships with external auditors, financial institutions, and key clients.

● Managed daily accounting operations with precision and compliance. ● Oversaw accurate processing of invoices, payments, and journal entries. ● Maintained meticulous ledger records, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.