Shilpa Rani T H
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced professional with 16 years in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. Led transformations and optimized processes by eliminating non-value-added activities and implementing digital solutions through RPA. Managed teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Assistant Manager – Accounts Payable & COE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Currently part of Deloitte India as part of co-sourcing arrangement)
06.2022 - Current
- Led a team of 15 -20 professionals, fostering a culture of learning through coaching, and structured development programs.
- Managed Accounts Payable delivery operations for AMS, consistently achieving top KPIs including on-time payments and zero duplicate invoices, ensuring exceptional performance.
- Achieved 30–40% productivity improvement by analyzing individual outputs and implementing team performance optimization strategies.
- Ensured compliance with SOX and internal controls, proactively identifying risks and executing mitigation strategies to maintain regulatory adherence.
- Oversaw processing of 500K invoices annually, with a transaction value of approximately $1.5B, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with global standards.
- Led backlog management initiatives across WW AP, conducting volume and FTE analysis.
- Understanding of 1099 & 1042 reporting.
- Led the improvements on Accounts Payable benchmarking initiative, delivering monthly performance insights to senior leadership.
- Collaborated with managers across regions to drive improvements in exception handling and productivity, achieving a 2% reduction in exceptions.
- Spearheaded employee engagement and process knowledge enhancement programs, fostering an inclusive culture.
- Developed centralized AP control center for comprehensive workload management through process automation and real-time monitoring, enhancing compliance management.
Senior Financial Analyst– Accounts Payable & COE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Led AP transformation, implementing SAP S/4HANA ERP and Ariba for Indirect Procurement process transformation across 62 countries.
- This included BRD review, collaboration & consistent feedback on open issues with system integration partners (Deloitte), User Acceptance testing, hyper care & post go live support.
- Conducted training sessions for AP team members on Ariba, improving understanding and efficiency, and prepared process documentation.
- Represented AP in working capital optimization project, extending supplier payment cycle to enhance cash management.
- Led direct debit cleanup process, establishing clear guidelines that reduced aged escalatables by 15M.
- Contributed to complex transitions (M&A, divestitures of Enterprise Services and Software units) that maintained continuity, compliance, and strategic alignment.
- Coordinated project timelines and outcomes across full lifecycle.
Financial Analyst
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Bengaluru
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Led process self-assessment audits for accounts payable, identifying gaps and proposing internal controls.
- SPOC for SOX system controls, ensuring robust compliance and audit readiness.
- Led post go live support for AP VIM workflow (OpenText) to streamline invoice processing and enhance effectiveness.
- Supported India GST implementation by reviewing BRD, preparation & leading execution of test cases.
Process Lead – Accounts Payable
Capgemini Business Services Pvt Ltd
12.2013 - 08.2015
- Managed end-to-end procure-to-pay operations, streamlining processes such as indexing, vendor portal administration, invoice processing, quality control, vendor setup and maintenance, query management, debit balance handling, vendor payments, and reconciliations.
- Successfully transitioned the Netherlands Scania AP process to India within two months, ensuring seamless migration by onsite training without a single escalation or error.
- Oversaw daily operations with strict adherence to SLA compliance, driving efficiency and accuracy across all processes.
- Executed and approved vendor payments through banking applications, ensuring disbursements met deadlines and accuracy standards.
- Served as point of contact for developing comprehensive documentation for pre- and post-transition phases, facilitating smooth transitions.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer and cross-training, ensuring robust backup mechanisms and uninterrupted process continuity during team member absences.
- Conducted weekly and monthly client meetings to align deliverables with expectations and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
Individual Contributor & Business Process Analyst – Accounts Payable
Hewlett Packard
08.2009 - 11.2013
- Managed daily operations of invoice processing and discrepancy resolution for Accounts Payable, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Analyzed vendor statements to ensure timely payments and strengthen supplier relationships.
- Collaborated on tax compliance improvement projects, enhancing AP tax KPIs through process optimization with operations teams.
- Served as AP point of contact for JD Edwards application upgrades, ensuring seamless system enhancements.
- Coordinated Business Continuity Planning for AP, consolidating resource planning and addressing BCP-related issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
MES College
Bangalore01.2009
Skills
- Team leadership
- Process optimization
- Project management
- Compliance management
- Vendor relationship management
- Strategic planning
- ERP implementation
- Strategic decision-making
- Effective communication
- Operations management
- Process improvement strategies
- Goal setting and employee performance evaluation
Profile Synopsis
Financial Leadership and Strategic Insight: Demonstrated expertise in steering high-performing teams in accounts payable, ensuring compliance, driving operational excellence & focusing on continuous improvement.
Team Development and Leadership: Skilled in nurturing high-performing teams, prioritizing professional development through effective coaching and collaborative engagement like job shadowing.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Exceptional ability to cultivate partnerships across internal & external stakeholders, deliver meaningful insights to senior leadership and influence strategic decision-making.
Project Management Excellence: Led complex global projects like S/4HANA and Ariba implementations, driving operational efficiency and standardizing processes.
Process Transition: Demonstrated expertise in managing cross-border process AP transitions within an outsourcing arrangement.
Compliance and Risk Management: Ensured compliance with SOX and GAAP by implementing comprehensive internal controls related to accounts payable.
Technological Proficiency in Finance: Adept at leveraging technology to optimize processes and enhance financial reporting, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies and operational objectives.
Innovative Process Redefinition: Fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Transformed Accounts Payable from a transactional role into a strategic partner, driving cash flow improvements and value creation through targeted initiatives and process enhancements.
Areas Of Excellence
- End-to-End Invoice & Payable management
- Global Process Transformation
- Cross Border Process Transition
- Program & Project Delivery Management
- Process Improvement & RPA Automation
- Talent Management – hiring, Coaching
- Compliance & Internal Controls
- Cash Flow Optimization & Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
Technical Skills
· SAP S/4HANA and ECC
· OpenText (Vendor Invoice Management)
· Ariba solutions – B2I, P2P, E-Invoicing, Ariba Supplier Collaboration
· Power BI
· Basware & Accepta
· JD Edwards
Notable Distinctions
- L2 Leadership award – Leading Next Gen IT Project
- Finance Manager Award
- Women in Leadership program – Top Talent
- Super Women award
- Voice of Workforce scores – 94%+
Timeline
Senior Assistant Manager – Accounts Payable & COE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Currently part of Deloitte India as part of co-sourcing arrangement)
06.2022 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst– Accounts Payable & COE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
10.2019 - 12.2020
Financial Analyst
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
10.2017 - 09.2019
Process Lead – Accounts Payable
Capgemini Business Services Pvt Ltd
12.2013 - 08.2015
Individual Contributor & Business Process Analyst – Accounts Payable
Hewlett Packard
08.2009 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science -
MES College