Ravikant Singh
Gurgaon
Summary
Dynamic Finance Transformation Leader with 20+ years of experience driving end-to-end process optimization across diverse industries including Manufacturing, E-commerce, Payment Gateway, NBFC, and SaaS. Proven success in delivering automation, RPA, AI-driven solutions, integrations, and large-scale transformation programs across R2R, P2P, Q2C, and Tax. Expert in ERP implementations (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle EBS IFS), group reporting, consolidation, planning, and enterprise-wide automation. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, driving change management, and building scalable finance ecosystems leveraging cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies. Strong foundation in governance, audit readiness, and policy standardization across multi-entity environments, enabling strategic decision-making and sustainable growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
VP & Head – Automation& Transformation
PayU India Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon
02.2022 - Current
- Leading multi-year Finance Transformation initiatives across R2R, P2P, O2C, and Tax, delivering scalable solutions that optimized cash flow by 30%, improved compliance, and aligned processes with global strategic goals.
- Designed and implemented SAP S/4HANA and integrated systems, achieving 40% faster month-end closings and enhanced automation across key finance processes.
- Managing end-to-end project lifecycles, including requirements gathering, future-state design, UAT, and post-deployment support, ensuring 100% adherence to change management protocols.
- Administering system enhancements, customizations, and integrations, creating centralized technical frameworks that reduced manual effort by 30% and improved reporting accuracy.
- Ensuring audit readiness and regulatory compliance, successfully passing ITGC, Internal Audit, and Tax audits with zero major observations.
- Driving process digitization and cross-functional projects, increasing operational efficiency and analytics capabilities across finance and operations by 20%.
- Led end-to-end data migration and Escrow account integration, maintaining 100% data integrity and seamless system reporting.
- Built centralized reconciliation, reporting, and integration models, enabling real-time reporting, faster decision-making, and improved financial accuracy across multiple teams and systems.
- Collaborating cross-functionally and conducting targeted training programs, upskilling internal teams and fostering adoption of digital finance tools.
- Overseeing enterprise platform architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management across Finance, Treasury, Consolidation, Audit Compliance, and HR, ensuring scalable, secure, and compliant operations.
- Identifying and deploying AI/GenAI solutions, driving automation, predictive analytics, and enhanced decision-making, contributing to measurable business impact.
Sr. Director-Finance Transformation
Snapdeal Pvt. Ltd
Gurgaon
12.2012 - 01.2022
- Implemented Oracle R12 ERP and integrated systems across multiple entities, enhancing operational efficiency, data accuracy, and compliance.
- Led the strategic direction, architecture, and governance of financial systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and statutory requirements.
- Spearheaded end-to-end automation across R2R, P2P, O2C, and Tax using RPA, Power Automate, and system integrations, reducing manual workloads and improving process efficiency.
- Provided day-to-day functional support to finance users, including period closing, reconciliations, issue resolution, and continuous improvement of finance processes.
- Conducted process redesign and change management initiatives, improving adoption, operational agility, and alignment with finance transformation goals.
- Managed cross-functional teams and executive stakeholder relationships, delivering multiple projects on time, within budget, and with measurable business impact.
- Ensured robust operational controls, documentation, and audit readiness, maintaining compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements.
Module Leader - Oracle Financials
TATA Consultancy Services Ltd
India
04.2010 - 12.2012
- Led end-to-end implementation of Oracle Financials (AP, AR, GL, FA, CM), including requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, and UAT support for three locations of MPVVCL.
- Conducted Fit-Gap analysis, mapped business processes, and prepared BRDs, MD50, and test scripts for seamless deployment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure integration with procurement, HRMS, and third-party systems.
- Provided post-go-live support, user training, and issue resolution to stabilize operations and enhance system adoption.
Sr. Consultant - ERP Finance Module
IFS SOLUTION INDIA PVT Ltd.
India
06.2007 - 04.2010
- Managed end-to-end implementation and support of core Finance modules, including Bills Payable/Receivable, Asset Accounting, Costing, Materials Accounting, and Cash Office, ensuring accurate financial postings and statutory compliance for four locations of HAL.
- Handled cross-module integrations with Purchasing, Inventory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless accounting flows, posting rules, and process automation across functions.
- Analyzed client legacy systems and designed ERP-aligned solutions consistent with system capabilities, accounting standards, and process best practices.
- Led data collection, cleansing, mapping, and migration from legacy systems into the new ERP platform, while preparing all required functional documents and validation templates.
- Provided day-to-day functional support to finance users, including period closing, reconciliations, issue resolution, and continuous improvement of finance processes.
Executive- Banking & Costing
Shahi Export Pvt. Ltd.
Faridabad
12.2006 - 06.2007
- Prepared a wide range of MIS reports including Receipt & Payment Accounts, Bank Balance Statements, Receipt/Payment Floats, Sector-wise Profitability, Export Realization, Outstanding Details, and other management reports required by the CEO.
- Actively contributed to ERP implementation for Finance, Costing, and Stores functions through requirement gathering, process mapping, testing, and user support.
- Conducted variance analysis, expense analysis, and cost control assessments, providing insights to management for better financial decision-making.
- Prepared and published periodic MIS reports for senior management, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and actionable insights to support strategic decisions.
Accounts Executive - Finance
ITC Ltd.
Gurgaon
09.2005 - 12.2006
- Prepared Budgets, MIS reports, VAT reports, and monthly Bank Reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Reviewed vouchers prepared by Accounts Assistants, validated entries, and coordinated with the Accounts Manager for payment processing and financial controls.
- Managed accounting activities for Wills Stores and CSA operations of John Players, including reconciliations, documentation, and monthly financial reporting.
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy of cash and bank records and timely resolution of discrepancies.
Industrial Trainee - Finance
Maruti Udyog Ltd.
Gurgaon
07.2004 - 07.2005
- Delivered end-to-end Fund Accounting and statutory reporting for Provident, Superannuation, and Gratuity Funds, ensuring full compliance and audit readiness.
- Prepared accurate financial statements, streamlined bank reconciliations, generated liquidity-focused funds flow reports, and managed complete investment accounting with strong controls and precision.
Education
Leadership with AI program -
Indian School of Business (ISB)
12.2025
Certified Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) -
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Symbiosis
Bachelor of Commerce -
Patna University
Skills
- Finance Transformation
- Leadership
- Finance knowledge
- R2R
- P2P
- O2C
- Tax
- Internal Audit Optimization
- Business Process Re-engineering
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Executive Communication
- Global Stakeholder Management
- Value Realization
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Agile Delivery
- Waterfall Delivery
- Governance
- Controls
- Requirements Gathering
- Solution Design
- UAT
- Training
- Current State Design
- Future State Design
- ROI Development
- Business Case Development
- Automation
- AI
- Analytics
- RPA
- GenAI
- OCR Automation
- Predictive Analytics
- Data Visualization
- ETL
- Data Warehousing
- Dashboard Reporting
- Data Governance
- ERP
- Business Applications
- SAP
- Oracle
- IFS
- Salesforce
- SuccessFactors
- SAC
- OneStream
- Consolidation
- Planning Platforms
Notable Accomplishments
- Earned multiple organizational honors —including Gold Star Award, Best Performer Award, Best Team Award, Process Champion Award, Star of the Month, Quarterly Excellence Award, and Role Model Award —for exceptional delivery, leadership and client satisfaction across TCS, Snapdeal and PayU.
- Implemented Oracle Financials (EBS AP, AR, CM, FA, GL) in a record 4 months, significantly ahead of industry benchmarks.
- Led SAP S/4HANA implementation for seven legal entities within one year, ensuring seamless integrations and zero business disruption.
- Spearheaded enterprise-wide deployment of GST, TCS, TDS, and E-Invoicing systems.
Leadership And Professional Snapshot
Dynamic Finance Transformation Leader with 20+ years of experience driving end-to-end process optimization across diverse industries including Manufacturing, E-commerce, Payment Gateway, NBFC, and SaaS. Proven success in delivering automation, RPA, AI-driven solutions, integrations, and large-scale transformation programs across R2R, P2P, Q2C, and Tax. Expert in ERP implementations (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle EBS IFS), group reporting, consolidation, planning, and enterprise-wide automation. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, driving change management, and building scalable finance ecosystems leveraging cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies. Strong foundation in governance, audit readiness, and policy standardization across multi-entity environments, enabling strategic decision-making and sustainable growth.
Timeline
VP & Head – Automation& Transformation
PayU India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2022 - Current
Sr. Director-Finance Transformation
Snapdeal Pvt. Ltd
12.2012 - 01.2022
Module Leader - Oracle Financials
TATA Consultancy Services Ltd
04.2010 - 12.2012
Sr. Consultant - ERP Finance Module
IFS SOLUTION INDIA PVT Ltd.
06.2007 - 04.2010
Executive- Banking & Costing
Shahi Export Pvt. Ltd.
12.2006 - 06.2007
Accounts Executive - Finance
ITC Ltd.
09.2005 - 12.2006
Industrial Trainee - Finance
Maruti Udyog Ltd.
07.2004 - 07.2005
Leadership with AI program -
Indian School of Business (ISB)
Certified Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) -
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Symbiosis
Bachelor of Commerce -
Patna University