Sonia Chhatwal
About Sonia Chhatwal
Sonia Chhatwal is a Technology Services Finance Manager with expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and IT expense management. She holds a BSc in Accounting and Finance and an MSc in International Economics, Banking and Finance, and has previously worked at QBE Insurance and Zurich Insurance.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Sonia Chhatwal currently serves as the Technology Services Finance Manager at QBE Insurance, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she provides financial insights that assist C-Level stakeholders in making strategic decisions. Her responsibilities include IT Expense Management and Project Cost tracking, which are essential for the financial health of technology initiatives within the organization. Sonia also engages in Quarterly Forecasting to support the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at QBE Insurance
Before her current role, Sonia worked at QBE Insurance as the Lead IT Finance Analyst from 2016 to 2018. During her tenure, she contributed to financial analysis and reporting, focusing on technology-related financial matters. This position allowed her to develop expertise in financial modelling and budgeting, which she continues to apply in her current role.
Experience at Zurich Insurance
Sonia Chhatwal worked as a Finance Analyst at Zurich Insurance from 2013 to 2015. In this capacity, she was involved in various financial analysis tasks that supported the organization's financial planning and reporting processes. This experience contributed to her understanding of the insurance industry's financial dynamics.
Education and Qualifications
Sonia holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accounting and Finance from Cardiff University, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in International Economics, Banking and Finance from the same institution, completing her studies in 2010. Additionally, she achieved A Levels in Maths, Chemistry, and French at The Atherley School from 2003 to 2005.
Specializations and Skills
Sonia Chhatwal specializes in Business Partnering and Process Improvement, which are critical for enhancing operational efficiency within financial functions. She is experienced in Financial Modelling and 3-Year Budgeting, enabling her to provide valuable insights for long-term financial planning. Her expertise also extends to IT Expense Management and Project Cost tracking, which are vital for managing technology investments.