May 2024 – Mar 2025 · 10 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

• Within 2 weeks of joining, presented a solution using Oracle Fusion ERP for a net new client.
• In the next 1 month, took up the project to implement Oracle ERP and hands-on configured the application to deploy the modules (GL, AP, AR, FA, CM, PO, Projects)
• Manages the project and team as Project Manager
• Helps drive recruitment, training, and mentoring freshers.

Sep 2022 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

• Accountable and responsible for software project and product management and delivery, including, but not limited to:
• Engaged with and managed the client projects and company products
• Coordinated with internal teams to improve project management and delivery KPIs
• Spearheaded QA process to improve customer confidence and product credibility
• Devised and implemented the best practices to improve delivery efficiency, productivity, and customer experience
• Contributed to and managed the product development cycle
• Helped with online media content to enhance the business, corporate image, and brand
• Business Analysis, understanding business and functional requirements
• Mentored and coached the teams
• Helped:
• Bring efficiency and productivity into the Engineering, QA, and Support teams
• Develop a BOM (Business Operating Model) for a Fintech (B2B lending) startup
• Streamlined project management

Mar 2020 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr · United States

• Digital Transformation Advisor engaging at CXO, SVP, and Director levels to empower customers in APAC, MENA, and India regions to solve their pain points in manufacturing, oil and gas, logistics and supply chain, retail, service, healthcare, distribution, finance segments, by helping them rediscover their potentials to manage risks, increase business value, and drive growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. Agile practitioner in the sales process. Strengthened the QA process to deliver top-notch enhancements and extensions.
• Leveraged the best mix of seamlessly unified real cloud business applications and solutions from Microsoft 3 Clouds ecosystem - Microsoft 365 (SaaS), Dynamics 365 (PaaS), and Azure (IaaS) to help customers transform their business.
• Always on the lookout for optimal synergy of Applications and Services from Microsoft Ecosystem that packages
• ERP: Dynamics 365 F&O (Finance + Supply Chain Management), Business Central
• Customer Engagement suite: Dynamics CRM, Customer Insights, Field Service, Customer Service
• Commerce: Retail Solution
• Microsoft (Office) 365 including Microsoft Teams
• Power Platform: Power BI, Power Auto, Power Virtual Agent, Power App
• Industry 4.0 tools and services on Azure
• all seamlessly integrated/unified with Industry 4.0 tools like AI, IoT, ML, Mixed Reality, etc. available on Azure; all in one marketplace, Microsoft, for all digital solutions for business transformation.

Feb 2018 – Nov 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• Ownership of the entire gamut of Accounting and Finance functions as #CFO of this AWS Premier Consulting Partner.
• Streamlined and managed systems and processes in various operational areas including risk management, decision-making process, internal controls, policies, corporate governance, compliance processes, order/contract management, customer billing, project controls, budgeting, cash flow, working capital, Capex, Opex, and MIS.
• Project-managed ERP (Dynamics NAV) implementation including the UAT testing.
• Conceived, developed, and implemented a Project Initiation system to streamline, control and strengthen the entire process and approval workflow of contract management, sales-delivery handover, and Billing.
• Accomplishments:
• Helped raise funds. Managed risks, and helped perform decision-making.
• Helped plug revenue leakages, and brought in cost efficiencies, both together have helped increase EBITDA by 3-4%.

Mar 2017 – Nov 2017 · 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• (Company wound up)
• Set up the finance and accounting department for the multi-entity and multi-divisional start-up JV between two industry big names.
• Managed finance, accounting, corporate governance, statutory registrations, first-year audit, business plans, funding, cash flow planning, treasury, working capital, taxation, CAPEX, OPEX, external and internal reporting, Audit, Team builds, compliance, systems and processes, and transition. (Company wound up)

Oct 2016 – Feb 2017 · 4 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Streamlined and implemented financial, statutory, and operational systems and processes, and corporate governance. Brought in management reporting and high-level dashboard, review processes, process automation in all functional areas particularly Billing, CAPEX, and integration of Hospital Management System with Accounting system.
• Continued as a part-time Consultant for 1.5 years post leaving the full-time role, to help implement the systems and processes designed during the full-time tenure.
• Accomplishments:
• Process changes and internal controls initiated in Billing management started saving revenue to the tune of 7-10%.

Mar 2016 – Sep 2016 · 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Corporate Fund Raising Advisory
• to the clients looking for funding through Equity l PE l Debt l Convertible l Strategic Partnerships.
• End to end services portfolio, based on client mandate, includes:
• Devising Strategy, Business Plan
• Developing Teaser, Pitch Deck
• Financial Plan, Business Valuation
• and / or
• Deal Sourcing
• Driving Deal Flow
• Identifying Investors, Pitch, Presentation
• Deal negotiation, Exit strategy formulation
• Deal closure
• Virtual CFO
• services include, but not limited to, the following :
• Strategy Development, Business Planning
• Financial Management
• Accounting Services
• Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Cash flow
• CAPEX, Valuation
• Financial Projections
• Financial Modelling

Jul 2015 – Feb 2016 · 7 mos · Switzerland

• (company closed down operations)
• Headed finance and accounting (P2P, O2C, R2R) functions of Switcher SA, a Swiss Apparel, and Fashion company, owned by an Indian group (PGC Infotech), in a full SAP environment with hands-on FI, MM, SD, and MS Office. Coordinated and managed widely located resources and functions from Hyderabad, India (Captive Centre/ Global Capability Centre).
• Highly focused areas:
• Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Reporting
• Cash Management (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory), Financing
• Strategic Planning, MIS, FP&A, Budgeting, Rolling Forecast, Financial Analysis
• Financial Controls, Audit, Taxation
• B2B, B2C, Vertical Retail Stores, and Inter-Company accounting and reconciliation
• Purchase Order Processing, Sales Order Processing, Vendor Management
• SOP, KPI, Resolving Pain Areas, Processes, Controls, and Systems
• Accomplishments:
• Managed Finance Transformation by taking over Finance and Operations from internal/captive mode.
• Processes put in place to reconcile various unreconciled AR and AP accounts which resulted in better AR collection run rate (collected 75% of 120+ age buckets) and improved cash flow planning
• Brought in transparency and control in various processes through system enhancements in SAP and integrated systems that helped in tracking and plugging revenue and cash leakages
• Recruited, coached, mentored, and put Finance and Accounting team in place

Jul 2009 – Jun 2015 · 5 yrs 11 mos · Kochi, Kerala, India

• Founded and managed own business in education that provided coaching and training to students pursuing accounting qualifications in India. General management including operations, business development, marketing, recruitment, people management, finance, administration.

Jun 2004 – Apr 2009 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• A vertical function that cut across all the business groups viz. ERP, Insurance, Capital markets, Technology services, Banking, and geographies.
• Built up, developed, and implemented a new PMO function from scratch
• Reported to Sr VP - Global Delivery Head
• Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
• PMO exception reviews and interfaces with Business, Sales, IT Project Delivery, Product Support, and Customer Care Heads across business lines, geography, and CFO Office
• Project (Job) Costing and Budgeting; budget and cost estimates for pre-sales and actual and variance analysis post delivery
• Escalation of exceptions and risks to senior management, RAID Management
• Defining and managing change management processes, controls, and process improvements
• Managed process and system integration of Acquired / Merging (M&A) companies
• Coaching and mentoring PMs/PLs, ensuring End to End Delivery Process compliance
• Project tracking and controls, governance, project audits, risk audit/identification, analysis, and mitigation management, monitoring Invoicing and Revenue plans throughout SDLC and PLC
• The above initiatives contributed to the company’s top line and bottom line by way of cost efficiency, increase in profitability and customer satisfaction, and resultant new customer acquisitions and retentions
• Presented initiatives, plans, and exceptions to senior management on projects and processes and AOP, presented and participated in Monthly Management Reviews
• Used to write, revise and maintain process and policy manuals and SOPs, develop KPI metrics
• Managed Internal IT Systems (ERP, CRM, HR, Admin, and Customer Support Systems) and MIS of the company by serving internal clients and enhancing the systems on feedback and wish lists.
• Accomplishments:
• Set up and managed AR Collections as a project to streamline the collection process and helped increase collection run rate by more than 100%
• Project tracking and controls helped save on project overruns and costs by 5-7%

Jan 2001 – May 2004 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Business Unit Head - Microsoft Dynamics (2001-2004)
• Built up Dynamics ERP practice. Directed day-to-day operations of the unit and managed up to 12 sales, technical, implementation, and administration personnel. The broad scope of responsibility included full P&L accountability, strategic business and market planning, business development, marketing, implementation/project management, customer relations, relations with Microsoft Business Solutions, and general management of the unit. Controlled operating and capital budget. Directed all price and contract negotiations with clients and vendors. Reported to CEO.
• Responsibilities:
• Conceived, planned, and established Value Added Re-seller partnership with Microsoft to launch Dynamics GP as a new Product line and practice
• Developed and implemented tactical and strategic plans
• Designed the unit’s multi-functional operational systems, processes, and methodologies
• Developed, trained, and motivated the unit’s team members
• Managed 8 hands-on Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains project rollouts from project and account management perspectives
• Added strategically beneficial business solution product - Microsoft Retail management system
• Worked towards adding strategically important products like Microsoft CRM, Navision, and Axapta
• Accomplishments:
• Developed business and achieved 150% growth in gross revenue in the first year of operation over existing business
• Retained 90℅ existing customers with new product and solution offerings.

Jun 1997 – Jan 2001 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Joined as Functional Consultant and soon promoted to Projects Manager, set up a Projects Management and Consulting department.
• Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
• Developed and implemented Project management, implementation methodology, and internal systems and procedures
• Managed accounts and implementation of ERP (MCBA and Dynamics Great Plains) and POS/Retail system
• Hands-on Financial, Distribution, and Manufacturing/SCM implementation/consulting experience of 13 ( MCBA ERP) rollouts
• Trained and developed a successful implementation team
• Achieved 100% success in project implementations and customer satisfaction resulting in implementation and cost savings. Turned around old unsuccessful projects into success

Jun 1990 – Jun 1997 · 7 yrs · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Joined this Glass Manufacturing company at the start-up, developed and implemented operational systems and procedures in multi-functional areas (financial accounting, cost, and management accounting, budgeting, pricing, procurement, sales, and inventory). Reported to Group Finance Head (CFO).
• Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
• Prepared and got approved by the Board an economic and financial feasibility study for the Capacity Expansion and furnace rebuild project, monitored and reported to the senior management the economic and commercial aspects of the project implementation using a mix of Capital Budgeting (Capex), Cost and Management Accounting and Financial Analysis and Management techniques. Result: 40% increase in Production and Sales and 30% reduction in Production Overhead
• Developed and implemented systems and procedures in multi-functional areas of operations
• Developed and implemented Pricing Model, Policies and helped formulate Pricing Strategy
• Managed and handled Financial Accounting, Finalization and Reporting, Consolidation of group accounts in compliance with GAAP and IFRS
• Developed, implemented, and delivered periodical ( Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly) MIS Reports
• Managed Ratio analysis, Cost Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, and MIS Reporting
• Managed Cost Accounting and Cost Controls and helped achieve Cost Efficiency; applying Process and Job costing hybrid system, ABC, Standard Costing, Variance Analysis
• Managed Working Capital/Cash Flow, Budgeting/Business Plans, Capital Budgeting
• Helped the company manage Finance and Cash Flow efficiently
• Managed AR and AP functions and Inventory ( Materials, WIP and Finished Products) in all aspects
• Managed Finance / Banking with respect to availing and planning repayment schedules of short-term Working Capital and long-term Financing and other bank instruments
• Handled Internal and External / Statutory Audits
• Acted as a Core team member of the ERP implementation project team

Nov 1988 – May 1990 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Joined the company as an Accounts Officer and was promoted in the first year to Assistant Manager.
• Reported to Finance Manager cum Company Secretary
• Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
• Developed and implemented an integrated Cost and Financial Accounting system
• Successfully managed a difficult Cash Flow and Working Capital ( AR, AP, and Banks) reporting directly to CMD for this function
• Handled Financial Accounting, Finalization
• Handled MIS reporting and Budgeting
• Managed RBI (Federal / Central Bank in India) matters, Banking, and Audits

Mar 1987 – Oct 1988 · 1 yr 7 mos

Feb 1984 – Feb 1987 · 3 yrs · Mumbai, India

• Reported to Financial Controller and Product Manager for the Garment Manufacturing and Exports division.
• Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
• Developed and implemented the newly launched division's operational and financial systems (divisional and segment accounting, cost accounting, inventory control for materials, WIP, and finished products).
• Developed, implemented, and used a Product Costing system for pricing export orders
• Handled MIS, budgeting, cost accounting, job order pricing, and export documentation.

Jan 1980 – Feb 1984 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, India

• Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
• Handled financial accounting and cost accounting
• Handled MIS, budgeting, banking
• Handled internal and external audits