Srishankar Gandikota

Results-driven finance professional with a proven track record in strategic financial decision-making, compliance & risk management and process re-engineering. Skilled in analytical problem-solving, team leadership, and stakeholder management, poised to deliver impactful financial solutions. Committed to operational efficiency and strategic financial impact.

1. Breadth and Depth of Finance Leadership:
• Over two decades of progressive experience in finance, accounting, and leadership roles across major multinational organizations (Eurofins, Micro Focus, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and others).
• Held senior positions such as Deputy Finance Director, Head CoE, Region Finance Controller, and Head CoE - Financial Services BU, demonstrating a consistent upward trajectory.
2. Transformational Impact and Process Optimization:
• Led significant process re-engineering and cost optimization initiatives, such as:
o Deep dive analysis on Rs400Cr spend at Eurofins, identifying levers to improve DPO by 10%.
o Optimized AP process at Eurofins, resulting in 25% FTE savings.
o At HPE, transformed the CoE from a transactional function to a knowledge accounting team, saving 20% on operational costs and improving cash flows by $4M.
o Achieved a 95% reduction in AP issues at HPE by revamping payout cycle processes.
3. Consistent Record of Delivering Measurable Results:
• Examples include recurring savings of $250K at Unilever, $1M annual savings through business partnering at HPE, and $1.2M in service tax refunds for HPE's STPI & SEZ units.
4. Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management Expertise:
• Managed statutory and group audits for large, complex organizations (e.g., 200 legal entities at Micro Focus, $3B market size).
• Ensured regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions and frameworks (IFRS, LGAAP, UGAAP, SOX, SEC).
• Established and monitored internal control frameworks, including SOX and IFC.
5. Strategic Financial Decision-Making:
• Drove company-wide CFO initiatives for cost savings and cash flow improvement.
• Supported and executed merger, acquisition, and divestiture transactions, including integration of books and legal entity rationalization.
• Led strategic cash management, tax optimization, dividend/buyback planning & execution .
6. Large-Scale Team Leadership and Talent Development:
• Managed cross cultural teams ranging from 19 professionals (Micro Focus) to 130 (HPE), including managers and PMO.
• Fostered a culture of performance excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Actively partnered with HR for learning and development initiatives.