Anantha Narayanan Devarajan
Chennai
Summary
Entrepreneur turned seasoned financial leader with over 17+ years of global experience in financial business planning (FP&A), Finance controlling in IT & Banking Industries. Proven record of successful financial decision making and global project management, including 4 major global financial transitions & transformation / Post Merger integration. Along with 4 Years of USA Work Experience. Proficient in directing end to end accounting cycles, financial reporting & policies and procedure development. Well versed in recognizing operational inefficiencies, risks & improving internal controls, standards & procedures. Talented with expertise managing aspects of finance operations, reporting & controls.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Carve-out Finance Controller
ATOS
Chennai
07.2022 - Current
- Managing EUR 1.5 billion project.
- Developed and maintained effective internal control systems to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
- Managed the preparation of the company's budget and monitored performance against it.
Head of Finance - BTN RBU - Digital Workplace
ATOS
Chennai
04.2014 - Current
- As BTN GBU Finance Head of Digital Work Place Service Line – Since Feb 2023 till now - BeLux, Netherland & Nordics Region
- Responsible for the entire P&L i.e ER, PM, GM, OM
- Portfolio size - ER EUR 110 million per annum
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial reports and managing team for excellence.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
- Leadership role in planning annual budgets for each department based on forecasted sales volumes.
- Review & Approve of pricing & standard rate cards, Opex & Capex spends
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Managed a team of 10+ employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing operations through process analysis and benchmarking studies.
- Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Developed and led process improvements to optimize operations and reduce costs.
- Provided operational updates to executive team to mitigate areas of concern.
- Performed financial analysis to inform discussions with partners and make strategic decisions.
- Coordinated audit activities with external auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
North Americas Manufacturing Industry Controller
ATOS
Chennai
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Responsible for P&L, Balance sheet, Cash management, Contract management, Managed Revenue size USD 228 million p.a & Project Margin of USD 35 million p.a
- Including Team management.
- Worked partly in Dallas USA location & shifted to Chennai India from Sep 2020
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated month-end closing process in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Managed the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis and other related activities.
- Developed strategies to improve profitability by analyzing current trends in revenue and expenses.
- Provided support during audits conducted by outside agencies or internal audit teams.
- Performed detailed variance analyses between actual results versus budget and forecast estimates.
North Americas Delivery Controller
ATOS
Dallas
04.2014 - 12.2019
- Directly managing 6 Delivery Centers/Practices USD 83 million of Cost Base & supporting the complete Cost Base Analysis, controlling over/under recovery, Including Offshore Team Management.
- Worked from Dallas,TX,USA - Between July 2016 till Sep 2020
- Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated month-end closing process in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Managed the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis and other related activities.
- Identified $6 million p.a Overtime spend challenges, designed a controlling report that minimized the spend by 50%
- Designed reports to track Onshore & Offshore spend tracking, Timecard issues flagging, Bench impact analysis and improved the utilization across the board.
- Spear-headed the herculean task of ITO, Bull & Syntel Migration – Post Acquisition: Financial Transition & Transformation, integration process.
- Analyst & Advisor in the Strategy Planning Committee, for US$1 Billion Managed Service Business
Senior Business Banking Specialist
Barclays Financial Shared Services
Chennai
06.2012 - 04.2014
- Transitioned Business Banking Process from UK to India
- Responsible for budget/forecast preparation of its various Assets & Liabilities Products and NII/NFIs.
- Saved EUR 40 million by identifying & correcting a major error in calculating hedge balance of liability products (awarded “Fast Enabler in 2012”).
Senior Financial Analyst
Standard Chartered Scope International
Chennai
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Worked in Wholesale Banking Division in Product Control and Business Finance
- Transitioned Product Controlling Reporting Process from Singapore to India.
Financial Executive
IBRD, The World Bank
Chennai
11.2008 - 09.2009
- Managed Portfolio size of $ 60 billion of Treasury’s Pension funds
- That includes, tracking of fund subscriptions & redemptions, reporting of funds’ performance against its benchmark
- Funds were spread across various world markets, Equity, Non-Equity Markets like Fixed Income, Private Equities, Real Estate, Hedge Funds based on Pension Finance Committee (PFC).
- Migrated process from USA & stabilized it
- Prepared detailed monthly reports for senior management to review.
Hedge Fund Accountant
RR Donnelley
Chennai
05.2007 - 11.2008
Audit Member
Ford Business Service Center
Chennai
07.2006 - 05.2007
Assistant Manager
India Bulls Securities
Chennai
03.2006 - 06.2006
Audit Internship
J&S Associates
07.2000 - 06.2002
Education
MBA -
Bangalore University
Bangalore07-2006
Charted Accountancy (PE I / Group I) -
Institute of Chartered Accounts of India
05-2003
Bachelor of Commerce -
Madras University
Chennai10-2002
Charted Accountancy Foundation -
Institute of Chartered Accounts of India
05-2000
CWA/CMA Foundation -
India
12-1999
Skills
- Finance & Cost Analysis / Controlling
- Audit management
- CAPEX & OPEX Management
- Reporting
- Forecasting & Budgeting
- Finance Book Closing
- Cash Flow Management
- Post-Acquisition: Financial Integration/ Merger
- Transition & Transformation
- Business & Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Banking – Wholesale & Retail
- Investment Analysis
- Driving Performance Excellence
- People Management
Work Permit
Valid Canada Work Permit until Feb 2024 & USA B1/B2 visa until Sep 2024
Technology Skills
- SAP
- Clarity
- Essbase (Hyperion)
- Bloomberg & Prod Edge (Eagle)
- CCAPS
- Murex, FEDS, OPICS, People Soft, PSFTP
- Tally
Awards
- Gold Award Holder from Duke of Edinburgh Award, UK
- Awarded by Vice-President of India for Meritorious Service for managing a Global Special Project in Inia for Duke of Edinburgh Award, UK
Affiliations
- Worked as a volunteer in an International Organization - Dukes's Program - UK & IAYP - India
Accomplishments
- Awarded by Vice-President of India - Mohammad Hamid Ansari for Meritorious Service for managing a Global Special Project in Inia for Duke of Edinburgh Award, UK
- Successfully hosted 3 International youth exchange programs between Maurtius-India-Canada
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Global Carve-out Finance Controller
ATOS
07.2022 - Current
North Americas Manufacturing Industry Controller
ATOS
01.2020 - 03.2022
Head of Finance - BTN RBU - Digital Workplace
ATOS
04.2014 - Current
North Americas Delivery Controller
ATOS
04.2014 - 12.2019
Senior Business Banking Specialist
Barclays Financial Shared Services
06.2012 - 04.2014
Senior Financial Analyst
Standard Chartered Scope International
09.2009 - 06.2012
Financial Executive
IBRD, The World Bank
11.2008 - 09.2009
Hedge Fund Accountant
RR Donnelley
05.2007 - 11.2008
Audit Member
Ford Business Service Center
07.2006 - 05.2007
Assistant Manager
India Bulls Securities
03.2006 - 06.2006
Audit Internship
J&S Associates
07.2000 - 06.2002
MBA -
Bangalore University
Charted Accountancy (PE I / Group I) -
Institute of Chartered Accounts of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
Madras University
Charted Accountancy Foundation -
Institute of Chartered Accounts of India
CWA/CMA Foundation -
India
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