25+ years of Finance experience in multi-national companies in US, Asia Pacific, MENAT, India. Primary focus on Financial Services (Loans and Leases in Aviation, Real Estate, Energy sector, Commercial and Consumer products) manufacturing companies (Aviation, Healthcare, Automobile), supporting business growth, managing risk and building strong, diverse teams.

Prior roles included:

Business acquisition and integration – in Japan and US – responsibilities included, deal structure discussion, Day 1 integration and project manage consolidation and Reporting

Loans and Lease portfolio  – in US, Singapore and MENAT – responsibilities included Sale negotiation and supporting documentation preparation and discussion working closely with legal team, portfolio acquisition negotiation, bridge preparation between US and local rules as applicable, agreement with auditors on accounting treatment and closure

Support business growth – Actively negotiated with Banks in Singapore to help factor local Receivables, improve cash flow and thereby facilitate more lending and growth

Streamline processes with appropriate Controls, work with vendors identifying appropriate Systems and driving implementation…Functional leader for Oracle and Hyperion implementation in US and China.

LEAN projects driving out waste and rework driving lower cost for businesses. Very effective in smaller business units that I helped with.

SAAS model assessment and recommendation for small businesses thereby saving IT setup costs

Drive shared service / out-sourcing strategies, vendor assessment and identification, run execution programs

Developed AP tool to addon to software packages using AI functionality

Developed and implemented Sox Controls – mainly around Cash, AP, AR

Expertise in all aspect of Controllership, Internal and External Reporting (including Bank and creditors), Reconciliations etc, External audit support

Network to tap on – Good network of Finance, Banking, IT, LEAN resources that can be effectively consulted / support taken

Provide real benefit to stake holders by:

1. Use LEAN tools to optimize transactional processes like AP/AR.
2. Identify opportunities and provided solutions to meet stake holders’ goals, coupled with strong risk and governance awareness
3. Focus on timely delivery of high-quality product with very strong execution
4. Set up controls as businesses grow
5. Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning and organizational skills