Malshan Cooray Email & Phone Number

Key Achievements:Capital Maharaja Organisation Limited: Played a pivotal role working in the capacity of Head of Finance within three key business segments of the group – FMCG, encompassing ICL Brands and Nivaran, Media, which included MBC Networks, M Entertainment, and Mobile Vision & Hospitality which is Fox Resorts.Led the formulation of Corporate Plans and Annual Business plans, overseeing FP&A functions.Successfully streamlined market return processes and conducted SKU rationalization.Conducted Quarterly Deep Dive Business Reviews providing insights and proposed strategic business enhancements and corrective actions.Treasury management and improving working capital.Played a pivotal role in strategic decision-making within the Media sector, including risk profiling, revenue vs cost evaluation, and streamlined budgeting processes.Served as Chairperson of the Internal Control Committee.GlaxoSmithKline, Sri Lanka:Managed annual Budgeting and Forecasting exercises, acting as the primary contact for various functions.Prepared OPEX Plans, collaborated on presentations, and played a key role in Management Accounting functions.Led the development and implementation of export pricing strategies in Maldives and Dubai, contributing to enhanced profitability.Provided financial recommendations for New Product Development Costing through benchmark analysis and feasibility assessments.Areas of Expertise:Proven proficiency in Financial Planning & Analysis, Cashflow Management, Compliance, Cost Accounting, and New Product Development.Professional Qualifications and Achievements:Fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA – UK) and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.Holds prestigious bronze badges in Finance, Consumer products, Analytics, Data Visualization, and Design Thinking, awarded by Ernst & Young.Distinguished alumnus of S. Thomas' College Mount Lavinia.Additional Involvement:Actively contributed as a member of the Student Development Sub Committee, attached to the Country Network Panel of CIMA Sri Lanka from 2018 to 2020.

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