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Farzina Faiz

head of Control office / Banking/ BFSI
Bengaluru

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Head of Control Office - Risk, Governance & FinanceVice President - Finance & OperationsHead of Finance - Accounts ReceivableFinance & Operations Analyst

Location Preference

Hybrid
Location: Bengaluru, IN
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

50000/yr - 200000/yr

Summary

Results-driven finance leader specializing in corporate planning and third-party risk management. Successfully spearheaded finance transformation initiatives, enhancing operational efficiencies and driving cost reductions. Proven cross-functional leadership and regulatory compliance expertise, fostering business resilience and delivering impactful results through strategic sourcing and automation.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Control Office - Risk, Governance & Finance

OSBI
03.2023 - Current
  • Architected controls framework that materially strengthened risk posture; built a culture of accountability across 102 staff in 12 months.
  • Achieved 100% accuracy and on-time delivery on PRA regulatory submissions through rigorous QA protocols; zero systemic gaps over the last 2 years.
  • Owned end-to-end vendor lifecycle for 1000+ third-party suppliers - contract negotiation, onboarding, SLA governance, and performance scorecards.
  • Delivered significant budget savings through vendor rationalization, FTE capacity modeling, and AI-driven workflow automation (BOTs saving 500+ hours weekly).
  • Deployed automated workflow-monitoring tools to accelerate issue resolution cycles and invest in root-cause elimination, reducing recurrence.

Vice President - Finance & Operations

Swiss Re
06.2016 - 10.2022
  • Managed and executed finance transformation IFRS global implementation project within timelines, ensuring impactful delivery.
  • Handled global vendor management across APAC, EMEA, and US markets, collaborating with compliance cyber risk, data protection, and Info security teams.
  • Championed alignment and regulatory adherence across all supplier and partner engagements; ensured obligations, SLAs, and reputational standards were met.
  • Identified and recommended operational efficiencies through automation and outsourcing strategies.

Head of Finance - Accounts Receivable

Honeywell
03.2011 - 06.2016
  • Led an 80-person AR team across the full receivables lifecycle, driving cash collection, dispute resolution, and customer credit management for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio.
  • Drove double-digit cash collection improvement; reduced bad debt through disciplined assessment, write-off decisioning, and rigorous documentation.
  • Developed and enforced credit policies for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio; managed dispute resolution and ensured compliance across key accounts.
  • Designed and implemented dispute resolution processes and credit policies; maintained data integrity across SAP systems.

Finance & Operations Analyst

Emphasis Limited / Citi
01.2004 - 02.2011
  • Developed expertise in finance operations, client management, and process excellence, establishing a strong foundation for a successful 19-year career.
  • Analyzed operational data to identify trends and improve efficiency.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental projects to streamline processes and enhance collaboration.
  • Developed reports using analytical tools for management decision-making.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Bengaluru

Skills

  • Third-party risk management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Performance scorecards
  • Budget optimization
  • Category management
  • Automation strategy
  • Operating model design
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Supplier rationalization
  • P&L ownership
  • Cost reduction
  • Process automation
  • Program governance
  • Change management
  • Business resilience
  • Timeline

    Head of Control Office - Risk, Governance & Finance - OSBI
    03.2023 - Current
    Vice President - Finance & Operations - Swiss Re
    06.2016 - 10.2022
    Head of Finance - Accounts Receivable - Honeywell
    03.2011 - 06.2016
    Finance & Operations Analyst - Emphasis Limited / Citi
    01.2004 - 02.2011
    University of Bengaluru - Bachelor of Commerce,
    Farzina Faizhead of Control office / Banking/ BFSI