Megha Kumar
About Megha Kumar
Megha Kumar is a Cost Analyst with extensive experience in financial analysis and business planning. She has worked at Bharti Airtel since 2019 and previously held positions at ICICI Securities and Vodafone India.
Work at Airtel
Megha Kumar has been employed at Bharti Airtel as a Cost Analyst since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for driving and executing programs focused on cost optimization. She collaborates with leaders across various functions to monitor and control key business KPIs. Megha's work involves implementing insights gained from data analysis to improve operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at ICICI Securities
Before joining Airtel, Megha Kumar worked at ICICI Securities as a Senior Financial Advisor from 2017 to 2019. During her two years in this position, she was part of the Business Planning and Analysis team in the Bengaluru area. Her responsibilities included forecasting and planning operating expenditure for the circle, contributing to the financial strategy of the organization.
Internships at Airtel and Vodafone India
Megha Kumar gained early experience through internships at Airtel and Vodafone India. In 2013, she worked as a Research Intern at Airtel for one month in Gurgaon. The following year, she served as a Finance Accounting Intern at Vodafone India for two months in the New Delhi area. These internships provided her with foundational skills in financial analysis and research.
Education and Expertise
Megha Kumar holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. She furthered her education at the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, completing a Post Graduate Programme in Business Administration and Management from 2015 to 2017. Her educational background equips her with strong analytical and management skills relevant to her career in finance.
Key Responsibilities and Skills
In her current role as a Cost Analyst, Megha Kumar is involved in evaluating business proposals and providing financial perspectives. She analyzes data, trends, and variances to offer insights for improvement. Her expertise includes monitoring key business KPIs and implementing strategies for cost optimization, demonstrating her proficiency in financial analysis and strategic planning.