This resume is for Sunil Raghavan, an energetic Finance professional with over 20 years of experience in MNC organizations. His expertise includes accounting, finance operations, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and expense management. He has strong leadership, communication, analytical, and project management skills. His work experience includes roles as CFO, AVP of Finance, and Manager at various organizations where he led teams, implemented financial systems, and drove cost savings and process improvements. He holds an executive PG diploma from IIM Bangalore and enjoys running, reading, public speaking and volunteering.
A competent accountant offering versatile accounting skills and reliable analytical capabilities. Demonstrate drive, enthusiasm, and commitment to work. An organized and proactive leader who is apt to learn and adapt changes rigorously. Eager to fully engage with the role and develop professionally in a self-motivated manner.
A competent accountant offering versatile accounting skills and reliable analytical capabilities. Demonstrate drive, enthusiasm, and commitment to work. An organized and proactive leader who is apt to learn and adapt changes rigorously. Eager to fully engage with the role and develop professionally in a self-motivated manner.
Having overall 3+ years of work experience in accounting area. An Ambitious finance professional with strong track-record of delivering top performance and possess large spectrum of experience in various sectors of Finance domain which includes Financial reporting & analysis, General ledger & Accounts reconciliation and MIS Reporting
Seeking senior level assignments in Team Management /Financial Management / Administration / Strategic Planning with a leading organization of repute in Middle East / Gulf Countries
Having overall 3+ years of work experience in accounting area. An Ambitious finance professional with strong track-record of delivering top performance and possess large spectrum of experience in various sectors of Finance domain which includes Financial reporting & analysis, General ledger & Accounts reconciliation and MIS Reporting
Seeking senior level assignments in Team Management /Financial Management / Administration / Strategic Planning with a leading organization of repute in Middle East / Gulf Countries
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL- With proven work exp of 12+yrs in
Banking Operations, Project Management, Marketing, Business Development.
A commited and a focused professional with proficiency in running successful method-oriented operations and taking initiatives for business excellence through process improvement.
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL
Banking Operations | Project Management | Marketing | Business Development
A commited and a focused professional with proficiency in running successful method-oriented operations and taking initiatives for business excellence through process improvement
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RESUME
Sunil Raghavan Sunilmkraghavan@gmail.com, Mob +91 9880018953, Bangalore, India
Executive Summary
An energetic, result oriented and successful Finance professional with 20 years of work
experience with MNC organisations.
Key Functional Areas of Expertise
Accounting & Finance Operations
Building shared services for Finance and accounting back end operations : R2R,P2P etc.
Design and implementation of Oracle Financials
Financial planning and Analysis ,Budgeting, Forecasting, Working capital Management
Expense Management & Financial control
Expert knowledge in Six Sigma and Lean sigma methodologies
Other transferable Skills
Leadership – Exceptional leadership and people management skills
Communication Skills – Advanced verbal and written skills
Analytical: Strong analytical skills with an eye to detail
Project management – Experience in managing vast and complex projects
Domain Knowledge – AML,
A. Work Experience –June 1996 till Date – 20 Plus Years
1. Jan 2016 till date CFO The Gate Academy(TGA)
2. Jan 2014 to Nov 2015 AVP Deutsche Bank
3. Nov 2010 - Dec 2013 Second Vice President, Northern Trust
4. May 2004 - Oct 2010 Manager, Fidelity Investments,
5. Feb 2003 – May 2004, vCustomer Corporation
6. Oct 2000 - Jan 2003, GE Capital,
7. Jun 1996 - Oct 2000, Xerox India,
I. CFO, TGA , Jan 2016 till date
1. Budgeting and Cash flow - FP&A - Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting
2. Preparation of Financial Statements
3. Accounting Control
4. Investor Relations
5. Sales and Marketing Support
II. AVP, Finance, Deutsche Bank, Jan 2014 till Nov 2015
Key Responsibilities (KRA):
1. Balance Sheet Substantiation(BSS) – Transitioned and consolidated BSS processes
2. Create Yearly Operational Budgets : Forecasting, Reporting of performance, Analysis of
performance against targets
3. Identify , measure, report operational risks of the processes on a regular basis
4. Site functional leader(150 plus FTE) to the country leadership
5. Performance management and career development of the team
6. Implementation of global risk management model according to the local needs
7. Overseeing migration and transition of global processes
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8. Partnering with regional leadership and onshore stake holders
9. Hire, Train and Retain resources at the site level
10. Audit Support
Key Achievements: Transitions & Migrations
Project1 :process standardization on risk assessment Project across APAC locations
Project 2: Balance Sheet Substantiation process across EMEA, APAC and NA
Project 3 :Managed successfully the standardization of key controls
III. Second Vice President, Finance, Northern Trust, Nov 2010 till Dec 2014 :
Role & Responsibilities
1. Client/Stake Holder Management/ Relationship management
2. Accounting & Finance Operations
3. Team Leadership – hire, develop & retain a diverse team
4. Project Management and Special Initiatives
5. Client Relationship Management
6. Employee Engagement – Lead a team of 75 with 5+ Operational managers
Key Achievements
Transitioned P2P,R2R,AR of EMEA, Americas and APAC
Chairman’s Award Winner- Global transformation project –resulted in $ 1m saving
IV. Manager, Fidelity Investments, May 2004 till Oct 2010
Key Achievements
Transitioned P2P functions from all global locations
Transitioned Finance & Control reporting functions from APAC, EMEA & America
Implemented Oracle financials
Expense management through policy interventions on software licenses, telecom : $750k
per annum
Transitioned global Treasury and cash management desk -$ 25Mn saving
Transitioned Electronic Payment settlements -paperless transactions -Saving $ 1 Mn
Transitioned global P2p(Procure to Pay) processes-COE creation at Chennai
V. Prior to May 2004 since 1996 (8 Years) (in chronological order)
a) V-customer, Feb 2003 till April 2004 , General Accounting
b) GE Capital, Oct 2000 till Jan 2003, International Accounting
c) Xerox, Jan 1996 till Oct 2000, Leasing Operations
B. Educational qualifications
Executive PG diploma in Management, IIMBangalore
Diploma in systems Management
B.com
C. Passion & Interests
Running, Reading, Public Speaking, Volunteer(Bubbles School for Autistic Kids-Bileshivale, Bangalore
Treasurer ,(former Secretary) of Talkmagic Toastmasters International club ,Banaswadi