Sachin Arora
@sachinarora1
I build global fintech, billing, payments and tax platforms that simplify compliance.
New ZealandWhat I'm looking for
At Tide, I own product and commercial strategy, GTM and delivery for the global Expense Management platform, including spend controls, bill payments, reimbursements, accounting integrations and regulatory workflows.
I previously led Xero’s Billing, Payments and Subscription platforms, delivering tax calculation, compliance and reporting capabilities, Billing-as-a-Service, and payment infrastructure partnerships with Stripe, NAB and BNZ. My work contributed over $1M in ARR and reduced manual financial operations by 35%.
Across Xero, Debitsuccess and Sony, I’ve built tax engines, global billing platforms, financial integrations and operational automation while coaching product teams and partnering closely with Finance, Tax, Compliance, Risk and Engineering.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Owns product and commercial strategy, GTM, and delivery for Tide's global Expense Management platform, including spend controls, bill payments, and accounting integrations. Leads product strategy for Making Tax Digital and drives the Engagement Workflow Engine.
Led product strategy for Xero's Billing, Payments, and Subscription platforms, including tax technology evaluation and integration. Built strategic partnerships with Stripe, NAB, and BNZ, and delivered Billing-as-a-Service for Xero Marketplace.
Product Director
Simtutor Limited
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Delivered U.S. GTM strategy and product roadmap for market fit. Introduced agile prioritisation practices, reducing release cycles by 30%, and launched SaaS features that increased NPS by over 10 points.
Group Product Manager
Debitsuccess Limited (Xplor)
Jan 2012 - Dec 2019 (7 years 11 months)
Led product strategy and delivery for a global Billing-as-a-Service platform processing millions of recurring payment transactions. Designed and delivered a configurable enterprise Tax Engine and automated tax reconciliation workflows.
Program Manager, Project Manager, Lead Engineer
Jan 2001 - Dec 2011 (10 years 11 months)
Led programs to improve inventory, replenishment, and service processes, cutting TAT from 4 days to 2 days. Contributed to Sony's APAC 'Go Green' project, removing 60,000+ CRT TVs in 4 weeks, and delivered automation projects in distribution, warranty, and CRM systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
Executive Education, Digital Transformation Strategy
2017 - 2017
Executive Education in Digital Transformation Strategy at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business in 2017.
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
Executive Education, Product Management
2017 - 2017
Executive Education in Product Management at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business in 2017.
Auckland University of Technology
Master of Engineering, Innovation Management
2011 - 2012
Master of Engineering in Innovation Management from Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, from 2011 to 2012.
University of Madras
Bachelor of Engineering, Information & Communications Technology
1997 - 2001
Bachelor of Engineering in Information & Communications Technology from University of Madras, India, from 1997 to 2001.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
New ZealandAuthorized to work in
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Job categories
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