Niru Irukulla
About Niru Irukulla
Niru Irukulla is a Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis with extensive experience in financial roles at various companies, including IBM and Guidewire Software. He holds an MBA from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from The University of Texas at Austin.
Current Role at Arcus Biosciences
Niru Irukulla serves as the Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Arcus Biosciences, a position held since 2021. In this role, Irukulla focuses on enhancing the efficiency of FP&A processes. He has led the implementation of a Corporate Performance Management (CPM) tool, Host Analytics, which facilitates planning, reporting, and financial modeling. His efforts include redesigning the workforce planning module to support global forecasting and inform talent acquisition strategies.
Previous Experience in Financial Analysis
Prior to his current role, Niru Irukulla accumulated extensive experience in financial analysis across various organizations. He worked at IBM Corporation as a Financial Analyst from 1998 to 2004, followed by a position at Ariba, Inc. from 2004 to 2010. He then joined Guidewire Software as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2011 to 2017. His tenure at Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics as a Senior Analyst in BPA Management Reporting & Planning lasted from 2010 to 2011.
Educational Background
Niru Irukulla holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from San Jose State University, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from The University of Texas at Austin. His educational qualifications provide a strong foundation for his career in financial analysis and planning.
Achievements in Financial Planning
Throughout his career, Niru Irukulla has made significant contributions to financial planning and analysis. He has automated the CFO quarterly financial review packages using Host Analytics, enhancing reporting efficiency. Additionally, he managed data integration between Host Analytics, SAP BW, and Intacct GL, and served as a subject matter expert during the implementation of Workday and Coupa systems.
Current Role at Align Technology
In addition to his responsibilities at Arcus Biosciences, Niru Irukulla has been working as the Manager of Corporate FP&A at Align Technology since 2017. In this role, he continues to leverage his expertise in financial analysis to support corporate financial planning initiatives within the San Francisco Bay Area.