Aravind Sivaraman

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Led the setup and expansion of GBS/shared services for EY's clients across the US and Europe, improving SLAs, compliance, financial operations , and client satisfaction.
• Directed transitions to GBS frameworks and SAP S/4HANA, optimizing processes in alignment with GAAP while ensuring operational stability and regulatory compliance .
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into client systems, providing support, troubleshooting, and financial leadership .
• Strengthened client relationships by aligning strategies with business goals, delivering commercial excellence , and structuring compliant, value-driven deals .

Achievements:

• Developed a go-to-market strategy for global finance operations, enhancing stakeholder engagement .

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Talent Management: Developed and executed strategy to align the finance shared service center with corporate goals, sourcing and managing talent for optimal team performance.
• Program & Demand Management: Led global transitions and managed peak demand periods, ensuring service excellence with high-performance teams.
• Process Improvements, Cost Management & Compliance: Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, optimized finance shared service budgets, and drove efficiency in alignment with GAAP and regulatory compliance.
• Technology & Stakeholder Management: Implemented cutting-edge tools for operational efficiency and established robust communication channels with senior and global stakeholders to align business objectives.

Achievements:

• Implemented ReadSoft and Nipendo, saving 8 FTEs (₹2 million INR), and led the Concur project, achieving 70% FTE savings (USD 2 million).
• Strengthened governance with BlackLine for balance sheet reconciliation, supporting SAP and Ariba implementations to enhance operational efficiencies.
• Achieved significant cost savings through strategic vendor negotiations and process optimizations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Service Delivery & Transition: Ensured seamless delivery for PTP, RTR, and OTC processes, managing transitions and stabilization in new geographies, while enhancing compliance and financial operations .
• Process Improvements & Transformation: Drove efficiency through RPA, standardized processes with Global Process Owners (GPO), implemented technology solutions, and managed customer relationships, aligning with GAAP and industry best practices.
• Productivity & Cost Management: Managed team performance, led cost-saving initiatives, oversaw P&L for engagements, and conducted process risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards .
• Process Excellence & Leadership: Sponsored Six Sigma and Lean projects, driving continuous improvement and financial leadership to optimize operational efficiency and sustainability.

Achievements:

• Contributed €160K in additional revenue for Q1 and Q2 of FY 2016 through scope expansion.
• Implemented BP Open for invoice management, resulting in 11 FTE savings (₹2 million INR), and drove cost savings through strategic vendor negotiations and process optimization.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Program Management & Transition/Service Delivery: Led process transitions and streamlined financial shared services (PTP, RTR, OTC) within tight timelines, ensuring high-quality standards, compliance , and alignment with GAAP .
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Partnered with internal teams for seamless delivery, client support, and developing corrective action plans aligned with financial leadership and business goals.
• SLA & KPI Management: Ensured timely deliverables and adherence to internal controls, SOX , and audit requirements .
• Scope Expansion & Process Improvement: Created new products and reporting for Siemens, driving operational improvements, cost efficiencies , and financial optimization .

Achievements:

• Introduced balance sheet reconciliation in the Middle East, resulting in a USD 3.5 million net write-back .
• Improved PTP paid on time (POT) from 68% to 95% for India and the Middle East, optimizing financial operations .
• Converted customers to electronic receipts, achieving significant interest savings for India and reversed uncashed vendor drafts, saving INR 3.5 million for tender deposits.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Led RTR for premium customers, managing Fixed Asset, Intercompany, Inventory, General Ledger, and balance sheet reconciliations across APAC, UK, and US. Ensured service delivery, process improvements, and managed a team of 70, focusing on compliance , financial optimization , and SLA performance .

Achievements:
Cleared fixed asset reconciliation totaling $280K . Awarded Best People Manager , introducing templates that saved 3 FTEs (₹1.5 million INR) and improved process efficiency .