I'm Archana Upadhyaya, a results-driven finance professional with 8 years of proven accounts payable experience in high-volume environments. I have strong analytical and reconciliation skills and recently earned a Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certificate to expand data analysis capabilities. After a five-year career break to raise my two children, I am motivated to re-enter a Power BI-focused role where I can combine financial expertise with business intelligence. I am eager to leverage my financial background and newly developed BI skills in an entry-level Power BI, Data Analyst, or Data Visualization specialist role. I thrive in collaborative teams, am a quick learner, and am committed to ongoing professional growth and delivering data-driven insights.

Archana Upadhyaya

I'm Archana Upadhyaya, a results-driven finance professional with 8 years of proven accounts payable experience in high-volume environments. I have strong analytical and reconciliation skills and recently earned a Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certificate to expand data analysis capabilities. After a five-year career break to raise my two children, I am motivated to re-enter a Power BI-focused role where I can combine financial expertise with business intelligence. I am eager to leverage my financial background and newly developed BI skills in an entry-level Power BI, Data Analyst, or Data Visualization specialist role. I thrive in collaborative teams, am a quick learner, and am committed to ongoing professional growth and delivering data-driven insights.

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I’m Archana Upadhyaya, a results-driven finance professional with 8 years of proven accounts payable experience in high-volume environments. I have strong analytical and reconciliation skills and recently earned a Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certificate to expand data analysis capabilities. After a five-year career break to raise my two children, I am motivated to re-enter a Power BI-focused role where I can combine financial expertise with business intelligence.

I am eager to leverage my financial background and newly developed BI skills in an entry-level Power BI, Data Analyst, or Data Visualization specialist role. I thrive in collaborative teams, am a quick learner, and am committed to ongoing professional growth and delivering data-driven insights.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Kannada
Intermediate
Telugu
Intermediate
German
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

AP Administrator at Momentive Performance Materials Pvt. Ltd.
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Part of the transition team moving AP processes from the US to Bangalore; traveled to the Netherlands for KT. Managed billing, accounting, collections, and vendor payments with emphasis on cash discounts; performed three-way match reconciliations (PO/GR/INVOICE); reviewed monthly journals; supported month-end close, accruals, and prepayments; contributed to process improvements and ad-hoc workload management.
Senior Process Associate (F&A) at Diageo Business Enterprise Organization
May 31, 2017 - May 31, 2017
Handled issue resolutions, market calls, and query management; participated in a Go-Live pilot; managed vendor aged debit items and weekly checks on parked/blocked items; organized weekly and bi-monthly touchpoints.
Senior Process Associate (F&A) at Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Limited
January 31, 2017 - January 31, 2017
Led a team responsible for Accounts Payable; ensured payment approvals per matrix; interfaced with banks, vendors, and employees; verified prices/quantities/materials per agreement; prepared data for reconciliation and managed intercompany reconciliations; handled discount reclamation, payment reminders, and process improvements to meet timelines.
Associate, Finance at Capgemini, Bangalore, IN
April 30, 2013 - April 30, 2013
Created, processed, and posted journals; managed banking activities including daily bank statement uploads and bank clearing; prepared monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations; investigated vendor returns; performed accruals and month-end reporting; interacted with clients for clarifications and issue resolution.
Full-Time Parent (Career Break)
January 1, 2020 - November 9, 2025
Managed household finances and schedules while on a five-year career break. During this period, upskilled by pursuing online courses and completing the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certificate to prepare for a return to full-time employment.

Education

Bachelor of Business Management at University of Mysore - J.S.S College for Women
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025

Qualifications

Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
May 1, 2025 - November 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Other