Mukhtiyar Shaikh
Pune
Summary
Results‑driven Finance & Accounting Leader with 25+ years of experience managing Procure‑to‑Pay (PTP), Order‑to‑Cash (OTC), Payroll, and Travel & Expenses (T&E) processes. Proven expertise in process automation, standardisation, and efficiency improvements that strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance. Successfully led transitions, due diligence, and stabilization of new projects in Business Process Management (BPM). Recognized for delivering strategic financial insights that align with and advance organizational objectives.
Overview
3
3
Languages
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager 1
TransUnion
PUNE
11.2025 - Current
- Manage end‑to‑end expense reporting, auditing, and corporate card administration across global operations.
- Own governance of Travel & Expenses for TransUnion, ensuring compliance and consistency across regions.
- Monitor and drive delinquency/Unsubmitted expenses to submit on time
- Analyze and deliver compliance reporting on a weekly and monthly basis, providing actionable insights to leadership.
- Collaborate with regional heads to define KPIs, monitor SLAs, and maintain transparent reporting dashboards.
- Standardize SLA reporting and refine dashboards, enhancing process clarity, accountability, and leadership visibility.
- Spearhead continuous process improvements, strengthening corporate policy compliance through effective planning and execution.
- Conduct performance reviews, identifying areas for development and rewarding high achievers.
Deputy General Manager
Johnson Controls
Pune
02.2023 - 10.2025
- Led end‑to‑end P2P operations, overseeing invoice scanning, payments, reconciliations, GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced), debit balances, and helpdesk support to ensure efficient processing.
- Aligned global stakeholders on performance priorities and deliverables, fostering collaboration and clarity across regions.
- Reduced invoice‑to‑payment lead time through automation initiatives and LEAN methodology, driving operational efficiency.
- Boosted team performance by implementing recognition programs and daily performance monitoring mechanisms.
- Enhanced customer experience via regular engagement with critical suppliers and prioritization of vendor statements for key partners.
- Collaborated with procurement teams to expedite GRN actions, reducing invoice holds and ensuring smooth supplier payments.
- Initiated multiple efficiency projects, streamlining helpdesk operations and reducing vendor queries by 45%.
- Improved First Pass Yield (FPY) by resolving GRN and PO issues, ensuring timely invoice posting.
- Shortened scan‑to‑pay cycle time by educating suppliers on timely invoice submission, reducing debit balances by 60% through regular analysis and follow‑ups.
Senior Manager
Johnson Controls
Pune
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Led global Travel & Expenses (T&E) operations and Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) Helpdesk for the UK and EMEA regions, streamlined processes and ensured compliance.
- Achieved 75% delinquency reduction, delivering annual savings of $198K USD through proactive governance and process optimisation.
- Implemented AppZen across regions, driving automation, enhancing audit efficiency, and strengthening compliance controls.
- Managed Cheque‑to‑ACH conversion project, reducing cheque payments by 70%, contributing to operational cost savings and advancing organisational sustainability goals.
Manager
Johnson Control
Pune
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed end-to-end PTP for APAC region, ensuring compliance and timely processing
- Drove controllership transition, enhancing reporting accuracy and timeliness
- Led process standardization and automated workflows for efficiency gains
- Cleared aged items, reducing outstanding balance by 85% by year-end, improving financial accuracy
Assistant Manager
Wipro Ltd
Pune
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Partnered with senior management to design and execute strategic initiatives that supported revenue growth and operational excellence.
- Managed Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) operations and Travel & Expenses (T&E) for global healthcare and energy clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
- Streamlined and stabilised teams at the Pune location, embedding best practices and driving operational consistency.
- Monitored staff performance and implemented targeted improvement plans to enhance productivity and accountability.
- Successfully completed onsite due diligence, knowledge acquisition, and process transition at client locations across the US, Europe, and China, ensuring seamless transfer of operations.
Assistant Manager
WNS Global Services Pvt Ltd
Pune
03.2001 - 01.2014
- Started my corporate journey with WNS from processing to leadership role
- Worked for P2P, Payroll process, Vendor master data, O2C & process excellence
- Gone through various learning and soft skill courses and Quality trainings
- Led multiple operation teams and process transformation, automation projects and stakeholder management
- Monitor KPI for the team, mentoring and coaching team in achieving the targets in productivity and quality
- Conducted weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews with clients to ensure compliance with SLAs and address operational challenges
- Facilitated transition of onshore finance processes during onsite visits, ensuring seamless integration and client satisfaction
- Executed 14 international finance transitions across UK, USA, Europe, and APAC, enhancing global operational capabilities
- Delivered offshore finance operations for Global clients
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
T J College
Pune01-2014
Skills
- Process automation
- PTP
- Travel Management
- Financial Compliance
- Operational efficiency
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder alignment
- Project management
- Transitions
- Due Diligence
- Team leadership
- Client management
- Strategic decisions
- Leadership skills
ERP/Systems
- SAP
- Oracle
- SFDC
- Mainfram
- BAANLN
- Concur
- AppZen
- JIRA
- COUPA
- SAP HANA
- Workday
- People soft
Accomplishments
- Global Travel & Expenses Optimization - Reduced delinquency by 75%, saving $198K USD annually.
- Finance Process Transition - Successfully transitioned finance operations at Johnson Controls & Wipro.
- Revenue Gain - Achieved $382K USD in revenue through proactive invoice payments and discounts.
- Process Standardization - Led Common Minimum Standards implementation, ensuring zero audit findings.
- Recognition & Awards: CEO Award, CBS Platinum Award, Best Team Awards, Client Excellence Awards.
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Marathi
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Manager 1
TransUnion
11.2025 - Current
Deputy General Manager
Johnson Controls
02.2023 - 10.2025
Senior Manager
Johnson Controls
07.2022 - 02.2024
Manager
Johnson Control
02.2020 - 07.2022
Assistant Manager
Wipro Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2020
Assistant Manager
WNS Global Services Pvt Ltd
03.2001 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
T J College