Deepika Chhajed
About Deepika Chhajed
Deepika Chhajed is a Finance Manager with extensive experience in financial analysis and management. She holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, and has worked with notable firms including J.P. Morgan, CGI, and McGraw-Hill, currently serving at o9 Solutions, Inc.
Work at o9 Solutions
Deepika Chhajed has been serving as a Finance Manager at o9 Solutions, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for preparing monthly profit and loss forecasts by utilizing historical financial data and adjusting cost and revenue assumptions. She plays a key role in driving month-end close processes, which include revenue recognition, journal entries, and general ledger analysis. Additionally, she conducts detailed reporting and analyses of monthly financial data, including variance and trend analysis, to support the financial health of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Deepika Chhajed holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Marketing from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, where she studied from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electronics and Telecommunication from Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science (SGSITS), completing her degree from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both technical and financial disciplines.
Background
Deepika Chhajed began her professional career at J.P. Morgan, where she worked as an Associate in Investment Banking from 2008 to 2013 in the Mumbai Area, India. Following her tenure at J.P. Morgan, she transitioned to CGI as a Financial Analyst from 2013 to 2015 in the Greater New York City Area. She then took on the role of Finance Manager at McGraw-Hill, focusing on Global Product & Marketing Projects from 2015 to 2021 in New York City and Houston, before joining o9 Solutions.
Achievements
During her time at CGI, Deepika Chhajed managed financial responsibilities for public accounts in the US North East, overseeing an annual turnover exceeding $30 million. She conducted detailed variance analysis, comparing current forecasts with previous budgets, and supported project reviews and ongoing audits with precise financial data. Her ability to train project managers on financial tools has also contributed to more effective project cost forecasting.