Annapurni Iyer

Operational Excellence & Sales Force Effectiveness

- Conceived and optimized operational processes, improving performance and sales force productivity
- Served as SME for Sales Force Effectiveness, streamlining order processing and driving sales growth

Financial Planning & Analysis

- Executed robust budgeting and forecasting systems, providing reliable financial information
- Performed comprehensive financial analysis, identifying opportunities for enhancement and providing actionable insights

Business Partnership & Leadership

- Acted as strategic finance business partner, providing expert guidance and analysis
- Spearheaded order fulfillment and shipment coordination, ensuring prompt delivery and managing strategic partnerships

Reporting & Forecasting

- Prepared and submitted accurate Rolling Latest Business Estimates (RLBE) reports, providing timely forecasts and insights
- Developed and submitted comprehensive reports, facilitating proactive planning and strategic adjustments

Additional Skills

- Handled Letter of Credit transactions and distributor agreements
- Managed quality audits and ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Regional Financial Lead for South East Asia, responsible for overseeing and managing financial activities across multiple countries, serving as the primary point of contact for financial planning, reporting, and analysis, and ensuring timely and accurate communication with stakeholders, including preparation, review, and presentation of financial reports and insights to drive business decisions and strategic growth

Managed the accounts receivable portfolio for the Established Pharma Division, encompassing both Institution and International Business, as well as Earnest Money Deposits, ensuring efficient and effective management of receivables, optimizing cash flow, and maintaining a high level of financial visibility and contro

Served as Finance Controller in Sri Lanka for a tenure of 10 months, overseeing financial strategy, planning, and operations. Prior to that, played a key role in managing the Cash Management System, ensuring efficient cash flow, liquidity, and risk management. These experiences have equipped me with a unique blend of financial leadership, cash management expertise, and a deep understanding of financial dynamics in diverse markets

Designed and implemented a comprehensive Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) database, providing a centralized and organized repository for tracking and managing deposit information. Developed a robust and user-friendly database architecture, enabling efficient data entry, retrieval, and analysis, and ensuring data accuracy and integrity

Undertook a critical project for Royal Bank of Scotland's Call Back Service, centered on transaction verification and validation. Scrutinized cash, collection, NEFT, and RTGS reports, ensuring precision and consistency in financial records. Investigated and resolved transaction discrepancies, delivering accurate and reliable reports to senior management, and showcasing expertise in financial analysis and reconciliation

Gained extensive experience in statutory audits, internal audits, and tax audits across diverse industries.

These assignments have broadened my knowledge and skills in applying various accounting aspects, including financial reporting, compliance, and control procedures."