Finance professional ready to drive financial strategies and optimize performance. Expertise in banking, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility to meet changing needs. Reliable, analytical, and results-oriented with keen eye for identifying opportunities for improvement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
AMS BHE Mission Sustainment (BHE Land Systems)
05.2023 - Current
Drive the continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices
Continually identify risks to delivery, propose solutions where necessary and effectively manage stakeholder expectations throughout
Leading the team responsible for payroll, VAT and reporting processes
Research revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyze internal operations, and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement
Key contributor in the execution of changes to procedures, policies, and systems to facilitate expansion, compliance, and scaling of the business
Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
Coordinated with external auditors to ensure smooth and compliant audit process each fiscal year.
Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Head – Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
Qromo Zone Commercial Brokers Co LLC
02.2021 - 04.2023
Develop and manage key relationships and alliances, including outreach, communications, and strategy development
Conduct research and analysis to produce summaries, distillations and other deliverables
Contribute to content and material development and dissemination in support of allies outreach and engagement
Draft agendas, presentation materials, summary/compilation reports, and other internal documents
Identifies gaps in existing policies and strategies and develops mitigation plans to fill gaps to meet marketplace requirements
Work with other teams internal to the organization to ensure that Alliance and Partnership goals are synchronized with organizational goals
Negotiate and finalize deals with partners and alliances that benefit the company
Conceptualize, design and implement processes which are in line with the requirements of the principal’s guidelines
Other business-specific efficiency/service/control programs in partnership with functional executives
Manager – Product, Value Proposition & Portfolio, Business Banking
Emirates NBD Bank
05.2006 - 12.2019
Develop and maintain key partnerships and collaborations in line with Business Banking’s overall growth strategy
Leverage on customer research and competitor bench marking on customer service and customer loyalty /advocacy metrics including NPS
Ensure customer value proposition is implemented in compliance with external and internal regulations & policies
Preparation of Portfolio and Business Analytics reports, segmentation reports, portfolio rationalization
Managed the complete marketing requirements of the segment
Campaign management and periodical communications such as proposition newsletters and product updates
Annual target setting and incentive plans for the segment and related channels including DST, Branches and Digital Channels
Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Training programs for the segment including product knowledge, soft skills and service including learning programs through Augmented and Virtual Reality
Conduct market analysis, feasibility studies and trend analysis to keep abreast of industry development and identify opportunities
Draw up short term and long-term strategies and ensure successful implementation of the same leading to revenue growth
Interact closely with other product managers and back-office functions to put together customized propositions for corporate customers and their owners
Finance Officer
Bin Hilal Enterprises
04.2003 - 05.2006
Responsible for financial management and accounting functions, managing a6-member team of Cashiers, Accountants and Bill Collectors; report directly to Finance Manager
Accountable for preparing and maintaining cash books, ledgers, journals and all ancillary records; also responsible for payroll generation
In charge of preparation and verification of invoices, packing lists, certificates of originand bill of lading; handle interaction with bank for various banking activities
Involved in management accounting functions including preparation of cash flow, pricing structures and providing advice on profitability
Handle internal audit functions – physical verification of stock and other assets, and verification of payments; also liaise with external auditors & other statutory institutions
Education
MBA - Finance
Madras University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Madras University
Skills
Budget forecasting
Financial budgeting
Customer satisfaction
Internal controls
Financial management
Strategic planning
Departmental oversight
Portfolio management
Product lifecycle management
Product positioning
Customer segmentation
Accomplishments
Best Product Manager –2013
Best Product Specialist –2011
Best Business Banking Promotion2011 Award by Banker Middle East (Emirates NBD)
Best Corporate Account2011 Award by Banker Middle East (Emirates NBD)
Best SME Insurance Product2012 by Banker Middle East (Emirates NBD)
Best Online Banking Product2013 by Banker Middle East (Emirates NBD)
Most SME Friendly Bank in UAE – Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment (Emirates NBD)
Best SME Bank of the2013 – Arabian Business Startup Awards (Emirates NBD)
Bronze at the EFFIES for RISE campaign in2013
Silver Award at the Brandon Hall Awards in Boston for the Best Certification Program
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Upper intermediate (B2)
Malayalam
Upper intermediate (B2)
Interests
Basketball
Travel
Football
Reading
Timeline
Finance Manager
AMS BHE Mission Sustainment (BHE Land Systems)
05.2023 - Current
Head – Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
Qromo Zone Commercial Brokers Co LLC
02.2021 - 04.2023
Manager – Product, Value Proposition & Portfolio, Business Banking
Emirates NBD Bank
05.2006 - 12.2019
Finance Officer
Bin Hilal Enterprises
04.2003 - 05.2006
MBA - Finance
Madras University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Madras University
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