Manpreet Singh Saini

Experience

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  Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Summer Finance Intern

  - Worked on modification of open source tool for webpage reconstruction- Project was in the developmental stage and majority of the work consisted of R&D on Data Capturing, Filtering and Analyzing.- Observed various aspects of working in an organization and learnt how every small step, task or process contributes to the result.

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  Digital Mills Consultant

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

  Financial Analyst

  • Led the financial preparation of the annual marketing plan, providing insights into financial resource allocation decisions to align the strategic objectives• Developed performance tracking tools for digital acquisition channels to conclude Valuation, Customer Lifetime Value, and ROI which increased the acquisition rate by 65%• Collected, analyzed, and managed quantitative data to create reports which led to business improvement and 30% cost reduction

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  Digital Mills Consultants

  Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

  Finance and Strategy Manager

  • Spearheaded the development of financial dashboards, KPIs and reporting to monitor performance and determine improvement areas utilizing data visualization tools (such as Power BI)• Created and took ownership of financial models to enhance the return on marketing plan by 110%• Managed all expense authorizations including adjustments, reconciliation, and accruals to evaluate media mix and provide recommendations based on results• Participated in the development of business strategy and led budget planning and forecasting process to create annual budget and set challenging goals• Equipped marketing leadership team with analysis of key clients P&L metrics and recommendations to drive profits by 35% Show less

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  Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Provide comprehensive teaching and administrative support to aid students in learning accounting concepts including NPV, IRR and in creating financial statements.• Deliver one-on-one assistance with Excel assignments to help students build a business plan and perform financial analysis to forecast budget and profitability• Mentor 320 students during office hours to provide regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students relative to their performance on weekly assignments and kahoot quizzes. Show less

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  Eget Liber

  Jun 2020 - May 2021

  Project Manager (Finance) Intern

  • Collaborated with management teams to ensure smooth workflow, and efficient organization operations, implementing and onboarding project management software applications including Microsoft Office and Asana• Drove product launch initiatives across website, social, and digital advertising platforms; managed $1M budget and achieved 200% increase in customer reach• Assisted with setting project milestones, timelines, and budget and liaised with stakeholders to identify and define requirements, scope, and objectives• Prepared financial statements, capital acquisition forecast, budgeting calculations and debt valuation models to support business growth• Performed financial forecasting and statistical analysis for 3 years and implemented model adjustments to refine company’s decision and improve strategic planning• Led the final submissions of the business case in the Genius NY competition for $1M prize. Show less

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  Yum! Brands

  Jun 2021 - now

  • Manager, Strategic Planning (KFC USA)

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Associate Manager, Digital Strategic Planning (KFC USA)

    Jun 2021 - Sept 2023