Raji Shurgaia
@rajishurgaia
Finance Director | FP&A Leader | 25+ years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, business partnering, and strategic decision s
GeorgiaWhat I'm looking for
Senior Finance Executive with 25+ years of experience leading FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance management across healthcare, public-sector, and private organizations.
Throughout my career, I have managed annual budgets exceeding GEL 10 million, led multidisciplinary teams of up to 30 employees, and supported organizations with more than 400 staff members. My expertise includes financial planning, variance analysis, KPI development, cash flow management, cost optimization, and strategic decision support.
Most recently, I have served in executive leadership positions, including General Director and Head of Finance Department, where I have partnered with senior management to improve financial performance, strengthen operational efficiency, and support long-term organizational growth.
I am passionate about transforming financial data into actionable business insights and helping organizations make informed strategic decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
General Director
Zurab Tkeshelashvili Trauma and Orthopedics Center
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Serves as General Director, applying 25+ years of healthcare finance leadership across FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Provides strategic decision support through cost control and KPI monitoring for operational performance.
Head of Finance Department
National Center for Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Served as Head of the Finance Department, leveraging expertise in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting within a healthcare organization. Supported strategic planning and performance management through financial analysis and cash flow oversight.
Financial Director
German Hospital
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)
Served as Financial Director, applying finance leadership skills across FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning in a hospital setting. Focused on cost control and decision support through KPI-based performance monitoring.
Financial Manager
St. Lazarus Clinic
Jan 2014 - Jan 2020 (6 years)
Served as Financial Manager, using FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting expertise to support healthcare operations. Helped drive cost control and performance management through KPI monitoring.
Administrative Manager, Billing
Sixth Traumatology Hospital
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)
Worked as Administrative Manager in the Billing Department, supporting operational leadership with finance-oriented performance tracking. Applied reporting and analysis capabilities to improve business management outcomes in a healthcare environment.
Business Management & Finance
Iashvili Central Children's Hospital
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 (3 years)
Held a Business Management & Finance Department role, contributing to financial planning, reporting, and operational decision support in a children’s healthcare setting. Supported strategic performance through budgeting, forecasting, and KPI monitoring.
Head of Unified Performance
Academician Otar Gudushauri National Medical Center
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)
Served as Head of Unified Performance Sector, applying business performance management and KPI monitoring to support hospital operations. Provided analytical decision support using financial reporting and performance tracking.
Department Manager
Academician Otar Gudushauri National Medical Center
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)
Worked as Department Manager, bringing operational and finance leadership capabilities to support performance and reporting activities in a national medical center. Contributed to strategic planning and risk-aware management through KPI-based monitoring.
Senior Specialist & Program Admin
Academician Otar Gudushauri National Medical Center
Jan 2007 - Jan 2009 (2 years)
Held a Senior Specialist & Program Administrator role, supporting healthcare operations with performance tracking and financial reporting capabilities. Leveraged advanced Excel and analytical skills to support program and management administration.
Head of Performance Group
Tbilisi City Medical
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)
Held the role of Head of Performance Group, bringing finance and operational leadership experience focused on business performance management and KPI monitoring in healthcare. Contributed to operational decision support using financial reporting and forecasting expertise.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Gaenati Secular Institute
Foreign Business Manager, International Economic Relations
Studied International Economic Relations and earned the qualification of Foreign Business Manager.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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