George Gilbert J
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with 11 years in FP&A and SAP transformation within the US healthcare sector. Expertise in SAP S/4HANA Central Finance and financial planning, focusing on process optimization and automation. Led international transition projects in Germany, standardizing processes and reducing ERP risks while delivering actionable insights for senior management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Specialist – FP&A
Adidas India Marketing Pvt Ltd
Chennai
03.2023 - 05.2026
- Led SAP to S/4HANA and CFIN transformation initiatives across global finance operations Successfully migrated financial planning, forecasting, and P&L reporting within 3 months across global regions.
- Managed a team of 5 specialists to deliver end-to-end financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring data accuracy, compliance with corporate policies, and alignment with stakeholders.
- Drove global cost optimization through advanced budgeting, risk assessment, and performance management strategies aligned with SCM financial objectives, supporting overall financial health.
- Supporting strategic planning cycles by providing actionable insights to enhance global and regional SCM performance.
- Ensured delivery of high-quality financial operations while playing a key role in finance automation and digital transformation initiatives.
- Developed real-time dashboards using Power BI, improving decision-making efficiency Collaborated with global stakeholders to streamline finance processes and improve reporting accuracy Managed and mentored a team.
- Collaborated with Financial Structures team to create cost centers, internal orders, and profit centers, enhancing financial tracking and reporting.
- Received award for exceptional contributions at Adidas.
- Acknowledged for attending Adidas HQ in Germany and representing at Olympics 2024.
Team Lead – FP&A
Capgemini Technologies India
Salem
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed a team of 46 employees, overseeing performance, productivity, and professional development.
- Identified low-performing team members and developed targeted improvement plans, conducting refresher training programs to enhance skills and performance.
- Budget Process Automation: Reduced annual budgeting cycle from 10 weeks to 6 weeks and improved forecast accuracy by 15% through automation and standardized templates.
- Forecasted project revenue monthly based on YTD analysis and prepared periodic Unbilled Accrual (UAR) forecasts.
- Conducted trend and predictive analysis of departmental sales, overheads, and markdown impacts on revenue, informing strategic decision-making.
- Identified and prepared aging reports for unaccrued and unbilled costs, improving financial oversight.
- Reconciled General Ledger (GL) account costs and prepared accruals, prepayments, WIP, and Deferred Income to support financial closure.
- Prepared weekly sales rally updates, showcasing accurate cash inflows for monthly billing forecasts.
Transaction Processing Analyst – FP&A
Accenture Solutions
Chennai
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Utilized SAP FICO and advanced Excel for reporting and financial analysis.
- Generated reports for stakeholders, conducting variance analyses to inform decision-making.
- Streamlined financial reporting and forecasting processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with Finance Controllers and CFO to finalize month-end actuals.
- Conducted monthly performance reviews of business units and identified improvement opportunities.
- Prepared expatriate forecasts and plan, uploading them in SAP and performing analysis such as Actual vs Plan.
- Prepared Amortization, Depreciation, Accrual, Prepaid, and Inter-Company Journal Entries.
Executive – FP&A
Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Supported annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting, collaborating directly on Microsoft’s sales and revenue data across US and LATAM regions.
- Managed comprehensive budgeting for expatriates, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Prepared expatriate forecasts and plan, uploading them in SAP and performing analysis such as Actual vs Plan.
- Prepared monthly expenses MIS reports for various plants, conducting trend and variance analysis to inform operational decision-making.
- Managed GL and WBS rectification entries alongside travel agency fee analysis and variance analysis to support financial integrity.
- Automated static monthly performance reports through Power BI dashboards, reducing reporting time by 70% and providing real-time insights for senior management decision-making.
Revenue Cycle Executive
Access Healthcare Services
Chennai
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Posted charges, demo charge entries, insurance claims, and patient payments accurately and on time.
- Contacted insurance companies and managed follow-ups on outstanding accounts receivable to ensure timely payments.
- Facilitated communication between executive leadership and department managers to align departmental strategies with organizational objectives.
- Created reports summarizing progress against organizational goals and objectives to inform strategic decision-making.
AR Associate
Omega Healthcare Services
Chennai
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Oversaw accounts receivable processes to facilitate timely billing and enhance collection efficiency.
- Achieved daily targets for payment posting transactions while maintaining quality standards.
- Conducted follow-ups with insurance companies to clarify claim statuses and expedite resolutions.
- Conducted follow-ups via the insurance company website and outbound calls to ensure timely updates.
- Reviewed payment discrepancies and resolved issues with clients directly.
- Review provider claims that have not been paid by the insurance companies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - B.com
Loyola College
Chennai04-2016
Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- P&L Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Cost Analysis
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Balance Sheet Analysis
- Driver-Based Forecasting
- Scenario Planning
- Annual budgeting
- Quarterly forecast
- Management Reporting
- MIS Reporting
- KPI Tracking
- Financial Modeling
- Process Automation
- Power BI
- Dashboard Development
- Excel Advanced
- SAP HANA S/4HANA
- SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
- Data Analytics
- Automated reporting
- US GAAP
- IFRS
- Business Partnering
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Metrics
- SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
Notable Awards
- Global Goal Award, Adidas, 2024
- Star Performer Award for Finance Transmission, Capgemini Technologies India, 2022
- Most Promising Team Member for Project Transition, Tata Consultancy Services, 2018
Timeline
Senior Specialist – FP&A
Adidas India Marketing Pvt Ltd
03.2023 - 05.2026
Team Lead – FP&A
Capgemini Technologies India
02.2021 - 12.2022
Transaction Processing Analyst – FP&A
Accenture Solutions
07.2019 - 12.2020
Executive – FP&A
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2017 - 06.2019
Revenue Cycle Executive
Access Healthcare Services
09.2015 - 03.2017
AR Associate
Omega Healthcare Services
05.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - B.com
Loyola College