Result-driven leader driving automation, digital transformation, and innovation initiatives across global operations. Proven expertise in leveraging emerging technologies, process optimization, and change management to deliver scalable, cost-effective solutions. Skilled in strategy design, execution, and stakeholder engagement, with a track record of leading cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business outcomes. Recognized for building digital-first roadmaps, accelerating adoption of automation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Currently seeking to contribute strategic leadership in digital transformation & innovation to shape future-ready organizations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager- Global Process Optimization (O2C)
Siemens Global Business Services
10.2017 - Current
Led process automation initiatives using RPA (UiPath, Blue Prism), AI/ML, and workflow tools, reducing manual effort by ~10% year on year and enhancing scalability across business functions and multiple regions
Designed and deployed intelligent automation frameworks, integrating RPA with AI, Data GPT, OCR, and analytics to deliver cost-effective, future-ready solutions aligned with strategic business needs.
Drove process excellence through value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and Lean Six Sigma, achieving 8% efficiency gains and sustainable cost savings.
Advised senior leadership on automation strategy and governance, fostering an innovation-first culture and enabling digital transformation
Mentored and up-skilled cross-functional teams in automation best practices, change management, and adoption of emerging technologies.
Evaluated and implemented next-gen solutions including hyper-automation, process mining, intelligent document processing (IDP), Agentic AI and low-code/no-code platforms to strengthen transformation capabilities.
Directed large-scale transformation projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals, effective governance, risk management, and budget optimization.
Delivered measurable impact by monitoring KPIs, deploying analytics dashboards, and optimizing resource allocation to achieve process improvement and cost reduction
Spearheaded business transition initiatives, ensuring seamless migration of processes, effective change management, and minimal disruption to operations during digital transformation programs.
Sr. Executive - Business Commercial
SIEMENS - Digital Industries
05.2010 - 09.2017
Financial Planning & Controlling - Drive financial planning, forecasting, and budget management to align with business strategy. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures. Collaborate with auditors and tax accountants for internal audits and tax preparation. Oversee financial contracts, vendor negotiations, and financing agreements. Provide executive management with strategic financial insights for long-term decision-making
Business Management - Partner with senior stakeholders to analyze business metrics and improve performance. Conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis to forecast market trends. Develop strategic frameworks and data-driven insights for corporate decision-making. Identify customer needs and technology trends impacting business growth
Executive - Commercial Project Management
SIEMENS - Industry Solutions
07.2006 - 04.2010
Strategic Project Management - Evaluating project flow, publishing reports and conducting review meetings to keep projects on track Making strategies to improve customer satisfaction & beating the competition Analyze market data and strategize accordingly to ensure long-term success Ensure project costs are operating within the budget Evaluate tools and techniques used to manage projects Drive meetings with sponsors and stakeholders to identify project requirements and ensure those are align with company’s strategic goals
Education
Advanced Digital Transformation Specialization -
IIMA - Online
Ahemdabad
06-2025
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Mumbai
Mumbai
03.2005
Skills
Process Excellence & Quality Management
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Technology & Digital Transformation
Communication & Collaboration
Cross-functional team management
Strategic planning
Stakeholder management
Project planning
Product management
Change management
Risk management
Coaching and mentoring
Accomplishments
2025- OCEAN - Optimizing Core Efficiency & Automation Needs - leading digital transformation initiative to enhance order to invoice process by implementing automation to streamline repetitive tasks and scale existing solutions. Key achievements include - Increased automation & adaption by 30% & efficiency gains by 10,000+ Hrs through process optimization & centralized order Management process, improving operational efficiency
2024 - RIM Tool - Revenue Inventory Management Tool - Provided techno functional expertise to understand customer needs and design tailored solutions. Key contributors include - Developed logic driven solutions to meet evolving customer demands. Enhanced customer satisfaction and relationship management through proactive engagement
2023 - URJA - Business Transition & Optimization - Automated multiple processes using RPA/RDA delivering significant productivity benefits. Achieved 4000+ Hrs savings by optimizing business operations. Enhanced process efficiency, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency
2022 - FOCUS Group - Cross service line Collaboration - Championed strategic collaboration between service lines to integrate functional expertise with cutting edge technology. Key highlights - Developed a tailored design strategy combining best practices, industry trends and emerging technologies. Strengthen techno- functional synergy, driving high- value growth and superior user experiences for clients
Process Optimization Analyst - Global Process Optimization (GPO) at Ford CreditProcess Optimization Analyst - Global Process Optimization (GPO) at Ford Credit
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.