Ca. Vikas Sharma
About Ca. Vikas Sharma
Vikas Sharma serves as the Associate Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at Ephicacy, where he manages financial planning and analysis for North America and APAC regions. He has extensive experience in finance, having held managerial positions at GCE Solutions Inc., IQVIA, and GENPACT, and possesses multiple certifications in taxation and financial reporting.
Current Role at Ephicacy
Ca. Vikas Sharma serves as the Associate Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at Ephicacy, a position he has held since 2023 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, he manages financial planning and analysis for both North America and APAC regions. He is responsible for analyzing variances between backlog forecasts and month-to-date results for management reporting. Additionally, he conducts monthly backlog reviews and engages with stakeholders for updates. Vikas utilizes the Datarails FP&A package for monthly forecasting and analysis, providing critical insights to optimize resources and achieve budget targets through cost analysis.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Vikas Sharma worked at IQVIA as Manager Finance from 2019 to 2023 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He also held the position of Manager Finance & Taxation at GCE Solutions Inc. from 2015 to 2019 in India. His earlier experience includes serving as Assistant Manager Finance at GENPACT from 2014 to 2015 in Gurgaon, Haryana. Throughout these roles, he developed expertise in financial management, reporting, and taxation.
Education and Certifications
Vikas Sharma has a solid educational background in finance and taxation. He achieved the Chartered Accountant designation from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, studying Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from 2009 to 2012. He also obtained an Advanced GST Certification from A2Z Taxcorp LLP in 2020. Additionally, he completed an Advanced Transfer Pricing Certification from ADIT International Tax in 2016 and a Transfer Pricing Certification from JGarg Economic Advisors Pvt. Ltd. in 2020. He holds a Certificate in IFRS from ACCA, obtained in 2015.
Financial Analysis Responsibilities
In his role at Ephicacy, Vikas Sharma is responsible for evaluating and recommending improvements to existing forecasting and budgeting processes. He conducts cost/benefit analyses to support decision-making and optimize financial resources. His responsibilities also include providing inputs to various departments to help achieve budget targets through effective cost analysis. This analytical approach aids in enhancing the overall financial performance of the organization.