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A Business Manager and Financial Leader passionate about data. I combine a strong analytical and organizational background with outstanding communications skills. My work in the financial industry within global Technology CIO and CTO teams allowed me to positively change environments in support of business strategy and regulatory compliance. I’ve successfully re-engineered end to end processes and increased portfolio oversight, designed reporting on metrics and financials and influenced business decisions: ♦Spearheaded large scale initiatives to successfully achieve strong portfolio governance, procurement practice efficiency, process adequacy, IT cost transparency and C level Financial Planning & Forecasting tailored reports♦Restructured internal Tech Divisions to consolidate the Financial reporting and create standardization, revamped traditional bank branches to increase retail sales♦Performed statistical and analytical studies that led to strategic decision making calculating the forecasted spend compared to budget, the cost of doing business and the profitability of products or specific channels♦Delivered automation solutions to significantly reduce turnaround time and risks of errors such as internal budget transfer tool, Financial reporting automation and front to back Banking applicationsPrior to my Business Financial management career, I gained valuable PMO experience in a regional role overseeing 15 countries. I singlehandedly established appropriate PMO structure, framework, standard processes, documentation, governance standards, metrics, training and PPM tools and achieved 100% compliance with corporate requirements and PMO best practices.Some of my earlier experience include leading the strategic planning and execution of various re-engineering initiatives for a lead bank revamping most critical processes and elaborating Business requirements documents to drive customer satisfaction and revenue growth. Subject matter expert:Project & PMO Management/Business & Financial Analysis/Team Coaching & Development/Process Analysis & Optimization/Budgeting, Costing & Forecasting/ Reporting/Procurement

Listed skills include Leadership, It Strategy, Banking, Business Transformation, and 35 others.