Sivakamesh Chandrasekaran
@sivakameshchandrasek
Accomplished senior finance manager with expertise in performance management.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned finance professional with over 15 years of experience in driving financial strategy and performance management across global operations. My career has been marked by a commitment to simplifying complexity and translating data into actionable strategies that optimize resource allocation and enhance decision-making. I have served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams in multibillion-dollar organizations, leading strategic planning initiatives and developing predictive digital tools that support growth.
Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to build high-performing teams and unlock staff potential. My role as a Senior Financial Performance Manager at Infineon Technologies allowed me to manage significant revenue streams and spearhead initiatives that improved efficiency and forecasting accuracy. I take pride in my ability to translate complex data into insights that drive business performance and have received multiple awards for my contributions to revenue growth and operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Financial Performance Manager
Infineon Technologies
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Managed $1.7B in revenue and $5B in design wins, spearheading strategic financial performance management across automotive and industrial segments. Increased efficiency by 20% by transitioning from manual revenue tracking and forecasting to Tableau/Power BI tools, saving 10 hours per month across segment leadership and improving forecasting accuracy.
Senior Finance Manager and Finance Business Partner
Infineon Technologies
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 6 months)
Coordinated and managed $1.4B in revenue and $3.5B in design wins, steering monthly performance reviews to guide focus, strategy, and sales execution. Served as a strategic finance advisor to automotive sales, marketing, and R&D Innovation Center teams, leading cross-regional teams to secure $10M+ CAPEX and resource budget for automotive innovation projects.
Finance Analyst
Ford Motor Company
Saved over 20% in cost during the launch of Ford Explorer, managing $74M in long lead tooling, $50M in capital expenditure, and $6M in engineering design and testing. Directed China and Venezuela Explorer teams to achieve 4 product development milestones, securing Board approval in record time.
Finance Controller
Infineon Technologies
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 6 months)
Delivered actionable insights by translating complex projections into clear visual dashboards using Tableau/Power BI, enabling Americas and global leadership to make informed revenue growth, budget, and resourcing decisions. Oversaw $500M in revenue and $1B in design wins, maximizing finance SG&A forecasting accuracy with less than 3% deviations using SAP ERP.
Senior Consultant
Cognizant Business Consulting
Met challenging deadlines and saved $20M+ by leading functional requirements and use case design for consolidation of commercial credit card data centers post-Chase acquisition. This involved complex data management and system integration.
Project Leader/IT Analyst/Software Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS)
Saved $22M by designing and converting the SM10 oil credit card system to the first data resource system, and created and implemented fraud prevention rules that prevented fraud for 6M+ Citibank customers. Designed an automatic loader for AT&T point of sale transactions, reducing manual processing time by 30%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Henry B. Tippie School of Management, University of Iowa
Master of Business Administration, Finance
Completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance. Gained expertise in financial strategy, performance planning, and resource optimization.
PSG College Of Technology, Bharathiar University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communication
Earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communication. Developed a strong foundation in electronic systems and communication technologies.
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