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Sivakamesh Chandrasekaran

@sivakameshchandrasek

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Accomplished senior finance manager with expertise in performance management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, encourages innovation, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

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.

Financial Management Tableau Power BI Forecasting Cross Functional Team Leadership Market Analysis

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.

Financial Advisory M&A Dashboard Design Supply Chain Collaboration

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.

Engineering Project Management Product Development Team Leadership Financial Analysis

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.

Data Visualization Tableau Power BI Budget Management Resource Allocation SAP Budgeting Strategic Planning

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.

Data Center Consolidation 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%.

System Design Data Conversion Fraud Prevention Automation Software Engineering Financial Systems

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.