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RAMASAMY BABU

Top Level Executive|Transformation|
Chennai

Summary

Success-driven finance leader with a strategic and innovative mindset, specializing in end-to-end financial operations. Experienced in project and program management automation, utilizing tools such as Power BI, Trade Shift, Kofax, and Celonis. Skilled in global stakeholder management, having built strategic relationships with internal and external customers worldwide, including CFOs and Regional Controllers. Recognized for exceptional delivery and change management for implementing initiatives. Adept at people management, successfully recruiting and guiding large multi-functional teams while implementing measures to maximize output through motivational leadership. Trained in technological expertise including Python, Machine Learning, AI, and SQL, with the ability to effectively apply these skills to support business objectives. Possesses a solid understanding of processes and practices, controls, and improvement ideas. Proven track record of successfully implementing multiple projects and developing in-house solutions to meet business requirements.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead for Finance Digital Project

CMA CGM Shipping Shared Services Ltd
06.2015 - Current
  • Driving the group's transformational goal by improving finance routines
  • Played Strategic role in SAP rollout from Oracle.
  • Continuous Improvement Lead for O2C tower focusing on High radius for cash apps, Intraday cash receipts, Virtual bank set-up & optimization of securitization programs.
  • Playing Key Role in assisting new product launches with Product Lab & Study feasibility for commercial roll-out.
  • Administering RPA for AR Receipting and AP processes

Manager F&A

IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2012 - 06.2015
  • Directed OTC & R2R Team of a FMCG Client
  • Facilitated specific deliverables in the OTC space include Cash Application, Claims Management, Trade Spend Analytics
  • Managed to turn around the OTC process and R2R Process by automation, re-engineering and team realignment

Manager F&A

Capgemini
02.2009 - 03.2012
  • Directed OTC & R2R Team of a FMCG Client
  • Spearheaded a team consist of 90 FTEs for OTC & 40 FTES in R2R for the client
  • Facilitated specific deliverables in the OTC space include Cash Application, Claims Management, Trade Spend Analytics
  • Managed to turn around the OTC process and R2R Process by automation, re-engineering and team realignment
  • Successfully implemented an AP Help Desk tool

Assistant Manager

Vodafone
02.2005 - 01.2009
  • Built strategic relations with internal/external customers globally including business heads (country lead), CFOs and Regional Controllers for delivery and change management for implementing initiatives
  • Guided large multi-cultural and cross-functional teams; undertook people development function, implemented adequate measures to maximize output using motivational leadership; established & retained talent

Finance Supervisor

Hindustan Coca-Cola Marketing
05.1998 - 01.2005

Education

Advance Certification in Data Science and AI - undefined

IIT Madras

Certified Management Accountant - undefined

IMA USA
Part 1 Completed

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

VHNSN College, Virudhunagar
from Madurai Kamaraj University

Skills

Global Operations & Delivery

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 06/09/75

Timeline

Lead for Finance Digital Project - CMA CGM Shipping Shared Services Ltd
06.2015 - Current
Manager F&A - IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2012 - 06.2015
Manager F&A - Capgemini
02.2009 - 03.2012
Assistant Manager - Vodafone
02.2005 - 01.2009
Finance Supervisor - Hindustan Coca-Cola Marketing
05.1998 - 01.2005
IIT Madras - Advance Certification in Data Science and AI,
IMA USA - Certified Management Accountant,
VHNSN College - Bachelor of Commerce,
RAMASAMY BABUTop Level Executive|Transformation|