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KRISHNA CHANDRAN

@krishnachandran

Strategic General Manager and Finance Leader driving performance, profitability, and transformational ERP implementations.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior-level remote leadership roles (based in Dubai) where I can lead finance and operations, drive ERP and process transformation, and travel globally for on-site strategic assignments.

I am a results-driven General Manager and Finance Leader with 30+ years of global experience across the Americas, GCC, and Asia, delivering operational optimization, financial controls, and enterprise ERP deployments. I have a proven track record of driving performance and profitability through data-driven decision-making, cross-functional leadership, and implementation of group-wide accounting frameworks.

Throughout my career I have led finance and operations at regional and corporate levels, overseen multiple ERP implementations (BaaN, Infor LN, Cognos), strengthened internal controls, and enabled strategic decision-making via consolidated financial insights. I am open to senior remote leadership roles based in Dubai, with full flexibility for global travel and on-site assignments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

General Manager

Current

Group Companies, Americas

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Lead financial and operational management of group companies in the Americas, overseeing cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives to improve performance and governance.

Cross Functional Team Management Financial Management Strategic Planning Operational Leadership Financial Reporting Budgeting Stakeholder Management

Senior Finance Manager

Corporate Office

Jan 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 11 months)

Managed global financial functions including reporting, budgeting, and tax management for the Group, improving accuracy and compliance across multinational operations.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Tax Management Consolidation Internal Controls Group Finance Policies Cross border Finance

Regional Controller

Future Pipe Group

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Directed regional finance across GCC and India, contributing to ERP implementation and master data governance while strengthening controls and regional reporting.

Regional Finance ERP Implementation Data Governance Internal Controls Financial Reporting Compliance Team Leadership

Finance Manager

KSA Operations

Apr 2011 - Apr 2016 (5 years)

Directed finance functions including accounting, banking, audit, tax and costing while enhancing internal controls and process efficiency across KSA operations.

Accounting Banking Audit Tax Compliance Costing Internal Controls Process Improvement Financial Reporting

Finance Manager

Corporate & Central Finance

Mar 2007 - Mar 2011 (4 years)

Defined management reports, implemented group consolidation packs, and improved budgeting and planning; custodian of Group Master Chart of Accounts and finance manuals.

Management Reporting Group Consolidation Budgeting Chart of Accounts Policy Development Financial Planning Stakeholder Communication

Financial Controller

Future Pipe Group

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 11 months)

Led accounting and internal controls during US expansion, mapping and optimizing manufacturing financial processes to support operational scaling.

Accounting Internal Controls Manufacturing Finance Process Optimization Financial Reporting Integration

Finance & Administration Manager

Abu Dhabi Operations

Feb 1997 - Jun 2005 (8 years 4 months)

Led financial accounting and administration functions, supporting the General Manager to enhance productivity and drive consistent company growth.

Accounting Administration Financial Reporting Cost Control Team Management Process Improvement Vendor Management

Management Accountant

Belleli Saudi Heavy Industries Ltd

Jan 1995 - Dec 1996 (1 year 11 months)

Oversaw budgeting, cost center analysis, and HQ coordination to support financial planning and operational decision-making.

Budgeting Cost Analysis MIS Financial Planning Reporting

Costing Officer

GTN Textiles Ltd

Jan 1994 - Dec 1995 (1 year 11 months)

Led product pricing, MIS reporting, and working capital monitoring to optimize cost structures and pricing strategies.

Pricing Working Capital Cost Optimization Inventory Accounting

Branch Accountant

Jaya Food Industries Ltd

Jul 1993 - Aug 1994 (1 year 1 month)

Independently managed branch operations, accounting and commercial activities, coordinating with field staff, financial institutions and stockists to ensure smooth operations.

Reconciliations Branch Accounting Accounts Payable Receivable Reconciliation Cash Management Stakeholder Coordination Reporting Inventory Control

Accountant

Premier Tyres Ltd

Nov 1987 - Jul 1993 (5 years 8 months)

Maintained books of accounts and prepared daily management reports while managing accounting entries and bookkeeping for a tyre manufacturing company.