NIKHITA MATHEW

Results-driven Finance Transformation and ERP Product Owner with 15 years of experience leading enterprise-scale finance modernization across global organizations. PSPO-certified with deep expertise in ERP finance platforms, accounting engines, and cloud-based transformations, specializing in Oracle Financials and complex multi-system ecosystems. Strong foundation in Computer Science Engineering combined with an MBA from BITS Pilani provides a unique blend of technical depth, financial acumen, and strategic leadership focused on modernizing and optimizing end-to-end finance functions. Proven ability to lead large-scale ERP transformations, including implementations, reimplementations, cloud migrations, upgrades (Oracle R12 to Fusion), and complex integrations across Oracle and non-Oracle landscapes while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Led the transformation of Oracle ERP Financials as a Product Owner, driving modernization initiatives and aligning product vision with business goals.
• Owned the end-to-end redesign of the Accounting Engine for the General Ledger module, improving accuracy and compliance across financial reporting processes.
• Spearheaded Credit Card Portfolio Migrations, ensuring seamless transitions through structured backlog grooming, prioritization, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Successfully delivered multiple Oracle R12 Upgrade Projects, enhancing system performance and extending platform support lifecycle.
• Managed critical Month-End and Year-End financial closure cycles, collaborating closely with finance teams to ensure business continuity and data integrity.
• Directed infrastructure-level initiatives including Database (DB) Upgrades, RPC patching, and OS migrations, ensuring minimal disruption through coordinated cross-team execution.
• Owned and delivered System of Record onboarding projects, enabling efficient data flows and system reliability.
• Played a key role in the Reimplementation of Oracle Financials to HIVE DB and Autosys, aligning technical modernization with business priorities.
• Drove automation initiatives across multiple financial portfolios, reducing manual effort and enhancing process efficiency.
• Served in onsite, customer-facing roles, building strong relationships and gathering direct business insights.
• Fluent in Agile and Scrum methodologies; experienced in Agile tooling including JIRA for backlog, sprint, and release management.
• Oracle Fusion Certified Implementation Specialist with hands-on expertise in Financials Cloud modules.
• Authored functional documentation including MD50/MD70, facilitated requirement workshops, and led end-to-end testing cycles.
• Collaborated with third-party vendors on integration testing and ensured quality assurance for dependent systems.
• Supported pre-sales and RFP responses, and conducted product demos and client walkthroughs on Oracle