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Shamshalam Basha K M

@shamshalambasha

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Seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of expertise in FP&A and process transformation.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and strategic financial leadership.

I am a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), cost management, and strategic financial leadership within multinational environments. My career has been marked by a commitment to driving global FP&A standardization and delivering impactful insights that align operational processes with enterprise objectives. I have successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams, including IT and accounting, to optimize financial performance and enhance decision-making.

In my current role as a Global FP&A Leader, I spearhead FP&A processes for a $2 billion budget, achieving significant cost efficiencies and productivity improvements. My initiatives in automation and process standardization have not only improved cost visibility but also reduced manual efforts by 20%. I am passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and have a proven track record of delivering substantial cost savings through effective financial management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Global FP&A Leader

Current

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Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)

Spearheaded FP&A processes for a $2 billion budget, improving cost visibility and accountability. Led automation initiatives, reducing manual effort by 20% and enhancing reporting accuracy. Achieved $543 million in cost efficiencies through process standardization.

Cost Management Automation Data Lake Alteryx Power BI Cost Control Stakeholder Management Process Standardization Team Leadership Performance Management People Management Performance Optimization Digital Transformation Cost Optimization Investment Management

Enterprise FP&A Lead

Confidential

Mar 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 9 months)

Managed a $225 million annual budget, enhancing forecasting reliability and cost control. Established a centralized planning tool, reducing cycle time by 15% and driving efficiency across regional FP&A teams.

Budget Management Cost Control Financial Accuracy Forecasting Centralized Planning Cross Functional Collaboration Stakeholder Management Process Improvement

Senior Finance Manager

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Aug 2012 - Feb 2016 (3 years 6 months)

Developed cost tracking models to enhance financial analysis and transparency. Implemented FP&A frameworks aligned with organizational objectives, supporting senior leadership with data-driven insights.

Cost Tracking Financial Analysis FP&A Data Insights Cost Management Digital Transformation Cost Optimization Performance Management

Finance Manager

Confidential

Jan 2010 - Aug 2012 (2 years 7 months)

Designed cost tracking models in ERP systems, enhancing cost transparency. Developed reporting frameworks using SAP technologies for multiple legal entities, ensuring compliance with global standards.

Cost Tracking ERP Systems SAP ECC SAP BI Compliance

Financial Analyst

Ernst & Young, Deloitte, HSBC

Apr 2006 - Jan 2010 (3 years 9 months)

Held progressive roles in financial analysis and cost reporting, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder collaboration across multinational environments.

Financial Analysis Performance Management