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HybridRemoteOn-SiteLocation: Chennai, TN, INBengaluru, KAHyderabad, TGCoimbatore, TN
Open to relocation: Yes
Mahesh Matta
Finance Operations Lead
Chennai,TN
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Summary
Operations and projects leader with 20+ years across finance operations, NBFC co-lending, and program management. Currently Finance Operations Lead at Standard Chartered GBS, delivering multiple concurrent projects. Previously headed co-lending operations at Muthoot Fincorp, partnering with banks on arrangements worth ₹1,000 Cr. Earlier led a 40+ member P2P/AP team at McKinsey with 99% accuracy and drove RPA, ERP, and process standardization projects. Strong in governance, process automation, stakeholder management, and team development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Head - Co-lending Operations
Muthoot Fincorp
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Significantly contributed to raising funds for the organization via co-lending, direct assignments, and pass-through certificate arrangements worth 1,000 crores.
- Partnered with multiple banks to drive co-lending arrangements successfully.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement company-wide initiatives aimed at driving business growth.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proved to be successful in working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Enhanced decision-making capabilities, with detailed reports, providing valuable insights to executive leadership.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining business processes and implementing automation solutions.
Program Manager
Rupifi Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Work closely with the CEO in improving the Biz Ops across Rupifi.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Handling multiple projects that enhance client impact and process efficiencies.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Developed a strong governance model for managing client agreements that significantly enhanced legal compliance.
Operations Manager
McKinsey Global Services
Chennai
11.2007 - 01.2023
- Handled a team of 30+ members in F&A operations.
- Consistently delivered 99% accuracy in Payables operations.
- Championed various initiatives like 'T-20', 'Do it right first time', 'Be a boxer' & 'Happy to Help' that resulted in improved performance, enhanced efficiency & led to customer delight.
- Implemented process improvements in customer service and thereby increasing 40% efficiency.
- Led high performing teams to meet clients' expectations consistently for 16 years.
- Emphatic listener & persuasive speaker. Can collaborate & maintain strong/effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Devised and deployed training tools and business structures to help department leaders and liaisons develop and improve business continuity plans.
Finance Operations Lead
Standard Chartered Global Business Services
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
11.2025 - Current
- Led three concurrent finance operations projects that streamlined and automated processes, eliminated inefficiencies, and improved operational effectiveness.
- Aligned multiple stakeholder groups across Finance, Technology, Operations, and regional teams on scope, priorities, and ownership, reducing rework and escalations.
- Flagged project risks and blockers early through weekly RAID reviews, recovering delayed milestones, and protecting critical go-live dates.
- Developed project plans, trackers, and governance documentation that provided leadership with a single source of truth for project status, reducing status-reporting effort by eight hours per week.
- Prioritized a portfolio of three projects based on urgency, resource availability, and business impact, ensuring full utilization of various team members, with no missed deadlines.
Timken Engineering & Research India Pvt. Ltd
Coordinator - Accounts Payables
Bengaluru
09.2004 - 10.2007
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Introduced standardized training for cohesive learning environments.
- Recruited, trained and supported help desk representatives.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce & Accounting
University of Madras
Chennai 05.1996 - 05.2002
Skills
Operations management
Collaboration
Project Management
Customer Service
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Decision-making
Problem-solving skills
Critical Thinking
Stakeholder Management
Agile & Scrum
Power BI
Program Management
Customer Relationship Management Software (CRM)
Skilled trainer
Work Availability
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Additional Information
- Interests: Music, Books & Travel
- Languages: Sindhi, Tamil, Hindi & Kannada
Timeline
Finance Operations Lead
Standard Chartered Global Business Services
11.2025 - Current
Head - Co-lending Operations
Muthoot Fincorp
11.2023 - 11.2025
Program Manager
Rupifi Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd
02.2023 - 10.2023
Operations Manager
McKinsey Global Services
11.2007 - 01.2023
Timken Engineering & Research India Pvt. Ltd
Coordinator - Accounts Payables
09.2004 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce & Accounting
University of Madras
05.1996 - 05.2002