Nigel Neil Dsouza
Global Commodity Controller
Singapore
Summary
Finance professional poised to drive financial strategy and operational efficiency. Known for optimizing financial processes and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Emphasizes collaborative teamwork and achieving impactful results, leveraging strong analytical and leadership skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Global Commodity Controller – Market Commodities
DELL TECHNOLOGIES
11.2024 - Current
- Manages the global commodity spend of $4B annually to support procurement of Memory D-RAM
- Manages an Ops Variance od $2B annually across the Client and Infrastructure Solution Groups.
- Conducts comprehensive financial and business analyses: Undertakes research and risk assessments in areas such as financial and expense performance, rate of return, cost, depreciation, spend recognition, rebates, working capital, and investments
- Prepares forecasts and trend analyses: Develops forecasts and analyzes trends in manufacturing, demand planning, product transition, general business conditions, competitors, and other industry-related areas
- Supports modernization initiatives: Develops tools and processes to enhance the recognition and management of expenditures
- Assists in policy development and special studies: Contributes to the development of business policies, conducts special financial and business-related studies, and collaborates with other departments in preparing analyses
- Cultivates stakeholder and supplier relationships: Builds and nurtures relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers to achieve business objectives
- Ensures compliance: Ensures corporate adherence to government regulations and internal controls
- Assists management in developing budgets and understanding cost trends of the business
- Assists management on strategic initiatives
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
Regional Commodity Manager – South Asia – Services, Repair and Contract Logistics
DELL TECHNOLOGIES
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Manage RFQ, Renewal, and Negotiation of contracts associated with warehousing and transportation for South Asia
- Played an instrumental role in achieving annual cost reduction targets of $15M through focused commodity management strategies and supplier TAM allocation
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align commodity management strategies with overall business goals and objectives.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain organization, promoting best practices for cost savings and process efficiency.
- Increased supply chain efficiency by implementing strategic sourcing and procurement processes.
- Monitored global market trends to identify potential opportunities or threats to the company''s commodity portfolio.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, improving the company''s cash flow position while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
APJ CSG BU Controller
DELL TECHNOLOGIES
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed an Annual Operating Plan of Revenue $1.7B and Gross Margin of 15% with pricing control, sales quota implementation and effective rebate allocation
- Collaborated with other functional areas to develop integrated solutions for complex business challenges related to finance operations.
- Prepared detailed variance analyses on a monthly basis, enabling more effective tracking of actuals versus forecasted figures.
- Developed comprehensive financial models to support management in forecasting and scenario analysis.
- Provided insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
- Managed a $60M OPEX budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
- Established robust internal control framework, minimizing the risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
Global Logistics Procurement Controller - GFLT
DELL TECHNOLOGIES
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Manage the RFQ evaluation process for Air, Ocean, OB and CL with a Cost-Benefit analysis
- 3 years of strategic financial planning and Annual Forecast – objective to reduce logistics spend from $2.5B in FY22 with rate and ops productivity
- Drive analytical support for Procurement leads to enable quicker decision-making and contract negotiations
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines, mitigating potential risks associated with global trade practices.
- Reduced overall logistics costs by optimizing transportation routes and negotiating better contracts with carriers.
- Coordinated closely with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with broader business objectives.
- Created and managed budgets for all procurement activities, consistently achieving cost-saving targets and maintaining fiscal responsibility.
DnCP PG Controller - Projects and OPEX
DELL TECHNOLOGIES
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Optimized product roadmaps for achieving business objectives and maximizing ROI for Displays, Client Peripherals and Imaging product portfolio
- Worked on analytics/insight and storytelling for the S&P business across Global Sales and CSB and developed Power BI and Data consolidation initiatives for easier accessibility of data and insights
- Played an instrumental role in shaping company strategy through active participation in annual planning sessions and goal-setting initiatives.
- 3 years strategic financial planning and Annual Forecast – objective to grow the Client Peripheral CSB business from $330M in FY20 to $700M in FY24
- Implemented agile methodologies for efficient project management, leading to increased team productivity and timely deliveries.
- Championed data-driven decision-making throughout the organization, resulting in more informed strategic decisions.
- Increased market share by spearheading comprehensive competitor analysis efforts and adjusting strategies accordingly.
Intern
DELL TECHNOLOGIES
06.2018 - 12.2018
- GAT (Global Assurance and Transformation) risk quantification modelling project
- Commercial APJ Finance Channel Rebate Program effectiveness and Partner/LOB ROI project
Technology Consultant - Transition Management
Capgemini
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: Capgemini is a leading technology consulting and services company with offices in over 40 countries globally
- Possess extensive knowledge in proven transition methodologies and serve as a subject matter expert in providing transition solutions for SAP and custom software development applications
- Led teams of 4-7 members on consulting assignments for several Fortune 500 companies in the banking, automobile, energy, manufacturing, and media sectors
- Seamlessly collaborated with cross-cultural teams while executing projects in Germany, France, Finland, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands
- Designed transition solutions during the pre-sales phase, securing mandates from BMW, Tata Steel, VCC, Nordea, Atlas Copco, Airbus, Sanoma, General Electric, and AkzoNobel
- Led an internal initiative to implement a Smart Board system for real-time project reporting, two-way communication, and live feeds
- Negotiated vendor agreements and supervised procurement for 14 client sites
- Achieved the distinction of being the youngest certified 'Engagement Manager' in the India office, awarded upon completion of a written exam, internal sponsorship, and an interview by a global panel of Capgemini senior management
- Inducted 14 new joiners by assessing training requirements and designing learning modules
- Received Capgemini performance awards for contributions to the BMW transition project and was entrusted with handling the transition of Tata Steel, the largest application development transition managed by Capgemini
- Capgemini is a leading technology consulting and services company with offices in over 40 countries globally
Release & Configuration Manager
Accenture Services
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Collaborated daily with multiple client stakeholders to understand business objectives and developed a comprehensive roadmap for vendors to ensure these objectives were met
- Served as the primary point of contact between vendors and client stakeholders, facilitating discussions to enhance operational efficiency
- Formulated analytical and work plans for prospective clients and strategized approaches for new studies and projects
- Provided ongoing support in process streamlining and optimization, vendor management, and data and scenario analysis for a top 3 global technology client
- Streamlined recurring processes through automation to increase business efficiency, reducing time spent on recurring tasks by 25% and standardizing processes across vendors
- Conducted scenario analysis and modeling to offer analytical support on the long-term financial viability of business changes (such as location or vendor moves), resulting in cost savings of approximately 9% ($2.5M) for a specific vendor
Education
MBA - Strategy & Innovation
Nanyang Business School
Singapore 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
NMIMS University
India 04.2001 -
Skills
Internal controls
Cash flow management
Variance analysis
Business partnering
Cost accounting
Project finance
Revenue recognition
Strategic planning
Management accounting
Procurement planning
Cost negotiation
Supply chain optimization
Websites
Certification
Dell Finance Internship Program (FIP)
Timeline
Global Commodity Controller – Market Commodities
DELL TECHNOLOGIES
11.2024 - Current
Dell Finance Rotation Program (FRP)
04-2024
Regional Commodity Manager – South Asia – Services, Repair and Contract Logistics
DELL TECHNOLOGIES
04.2023 - 10.2024
APJ CSG BU Controller
DELL TECHNOLOGIES
04.2022 - 03.2023
Global Logistics Procurement Controller - GFLT
DELL TECHNOLOGIES
04.2021 - 03.2022
DnCP PG Controller - Projects and OPEX
DELL TECHNOLOGIES
01.2019 - 03.2021
Dell Finance Internship Program (FIP)
12-2018
Intern
DELL TECHNOLOGIES
06.2018 - 12.2018
Technology Consultant - Transition Management
Capgemini
04.2015 - 05.2017
Release & Configuration Manager
Accenture Services
05.2013 - 03.2015
MBA - Strategy & Innovation
Nanyang Business School
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
NMIMS University
04.2001 -