Highly successful and motivated leader with 25 years of experience and solid track record in Treasury and Finance. Recognized for developing initiatives and solutions to improve efficiency in business processes and to drive customer satisfaction. Committed to partnering with leadership in strategic decision making and to drive business growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Finance Controller & Treasury Director
Jabil (GBC-Global Business Center)
06.2011 - 03.2024
Valuable Business Partner to Business Units to manage and resolve commercial issues, acted as a liaison between customer/BU and cross functional units (Treasury, Tax, Finance, Planning, Logistics etc) Annual revenue 4+ billion USD
Established and streamlined quarterly budgeting processes and provided accurate financial guidance for key business assumption. Oversaw preparation and reviewed financial performance with business units and operations.
Documented variance analysis against forecast and prior period. Identified and tracked action plan for revenue/ margin improvement and costs/expense reduction. Constantly met financial targets.
Provided Business Modelling and Assumptions for business units to derive business plan and financial strategies for new business/business growth. E.g Healthcare business footprint during covid times. Additional revenue 25mil USD, >15% margin.
Reviewed and approved day-to-day Operational Expenditures and Costs. Collaborated with Business Units and Operation to identify cost control measures and expense reduction initiatives.
Led Corporate Change Management Projects. E.g, On-boarded 6 Asian sites on the Global Business Centre (GBC) Model in Singapore. Revenue growth from 2bil USD (2011) to 6bil USD (2024)
Led FP&A initiatives for costs savings and margin improvement. E.g Deep dived into expenses/working capital analysis such as overdue ARs, goods returns, scrap and E&O related costs and KPIs. Total annual costs saving 1mil USD
Spearheaded projects for process improvement and increased efficiency. E.g Automate cost and cost-recovery tracking system. Total annual man hours saving 50hrs
Effective Cash management of Global Cash Pool, an In-House-bank with multi-entity and multi-currency notional pool structure in Singapore. (>10 entities, 8 countries, 3 regions).
Provided financial support for Corporate M&A and Divestment transactions. E.g Ensured smooth and timely completion of Equipment transfer values 200+mil USD
Achieved >1 billion USD cash flow with close engagement with customers on cost recovery and AR collection.
Conducted free cash flow training for non-finance folks across all 6 asian sites, >100 participants. Customized training materials to focus on actions required from all functions.
Led SOX and audit deliverables pertaining to management reporting matters. Zero deficiency was achieved.
Pioneer finance leader during GBC start-up stage - built and grew finance team from 3 to 10+ personnels.
Manager Finance & Controlling, Asia
SCHOTT
05.2007 - 09.2011
Responsible for Asia Monthly management reporting on KPIs, Profit and Loss, Working Capital, Operating Free Cash Flow, Return on Capital Employed, Receivables/Inventories Turnover Days and key figures such as headcount and personnel costs etc
Conducted monthly financial reviews with Sales Office Managers and Controllers to address various financial issues such as sales development, variances versus plan, profitability growth etc;
Managed regional planning, forecast process and sets financial targets;
Involved in strategic planning and aligns with financials planning;
Finance Manager (Shanghai)
PEPPERL-FUCHS
03.2002 - 02.2007
Audit Senior
KPMG
08.1999 - 01.2002
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy, Accountancy Course -
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore
12.1999
Certificate Programme – Strategic Leadership with AI and ML -
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.