Mithran Stone Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As a Senior Project Controller at Deloitte, I am responsible for coordinating and managing the financial aspects of multiple projects, providing financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to project teams and management, identifying and managing project risks, developing and maintaining project budgets, monitoring project progress and performance, communicating project financials to stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.In addition to my responsibilities, I also managed complete financials for a Bank, from sales to the pipeline, and provided reports on insights into trends and performance. I oversaw and supported members of the offshore team to enable efficiency and quality.My skills as a Senior Project Controller include project management, leadership, budgeting, business planning, and strategy. To stay on top of my game, I keep abreast of industry developments and emerging trends in project management, finance, and related fields. I am also adept at using technology and tools to streamline project management processes and enhance collaboration among team members.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As a co-founder of the organization, I am responsible for providing financial and strategic guidance that supports the company's growth and development. I work closely with the CEO and other members of the leadership team to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives. In this role, I am also responsible for financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.In addition to my strategic responsibilities, I am also involved in planning and systems development, such as financial planning, finding access to capital, cash flow management, product pricing models, and setting up billing automation systems. I am also responsible for day-to-day business finance operations, workflow efficiency, software implementation, asset audits, and management.Some of my notable achievements include setting up an automated billing system that removed credit terms and created positive cash flow. I successfully focused on management commitment to retain all talent during the pandemic and developed a custom podcast pricing tool.My key responsibilities as a co-founder and financial advisor include managing financial risks and identifying potential issues that may impact the company's performance, communicating financial information to stakeholders, and managing relationships with external partners and vendors. To excel in this role, I stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in finance, business development, and related fields.

Toronto, Canada

I was responsible for providing financial management support to the various service lines within the organization. This involved working closely with partners and service line leaders to ensure that financial targets were met, and that financial information was accurate and timely.I have expertise in various service lines, including Advisory (Performance improvement: Robotic Process Automation (RPA); Cyber risk; Risk-Actuarial) and Transaction Advisory Services (Restructuring business with financial uncertainty). I have a strong track record of helping improve profit margins through focused financial analysis and insights.One of my strengths is my ability to price projects using custom price modeling and identifying areas to improve profitability. I also have experience in identifying projects with weak financial performance and formulating recommendations to improve financial KPIs.In addition to financial analysis, I have expertise in financial tech across multiple platforms such as Excel, SAP, and Oracle, and various financial calculation methods. I have an intuitive love for technology, and I use it to improve my productivity and get better results.My key responsibilities included budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, as well as identifying and managing financial risks. I also communicated financial information to stakeholders and ensured compliance with company policies and procedures. Furthermore, I provided training and support to new team members and collaborated with other departments and service lines to improve financial processes and procedures.

Mississauga, Canada

As a customer data analyst, I was responsible for providing insights to support the development of marketing strategies and improve customer experiences. I worked closely with customer experience teams to understand customer needs and preferences and identify opportunities for growth.One of my notable achievements was managing a project to study end-to-end processes and analyze customer feedback to provide customer engagement models and solutions. Through this project, I was able to create a survey using 'eForms' to measure global customer satisfaction. The outcome was highly successful, and this form was implemented as a template organization-wide, improving the accuracy and efficiency of our data collection and analysis processes.In addition to this project, I created reports and presentations to share insights with stakeholders and collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement customer-centric initiatives. My expertise in analyzing customer data and identifying key insights helped improve our marketing strategies and customer experiences, leading to increased customer satisfaction and retention.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As the head of operations, I was responsible for leading and managing the overall operations of the company, including the development and execution of strategic plans, budgets, and business objectives. Working closely with the senior leadership team, I ensured that the company was well-positioned for growth and success.In terms of people management, I successfully led a regional head office team of 12 people plus incentive-based agents. I also oversaw business management, M&A, financial planning, budget management, and sales forecasting with commission models. Specifically, I was brought on board to manage the post-acquisition setup of regional operations from CDI to Photolibary, where I managed the operations with a year-on-year growth of 25% for 5 years. Additionally, I was part of the senior leadership team facilitating the execution of the sale of Photolibary to Getty Images, where I was responsible for sales reporting, assets inventory, canceling licenses, transaction staff, and closing down Photolibrary operations.I analyzed financial returns and studied trends in markets and industries, using data to mine insights that helped expand the company's reach from Dubai into the Middle East and then Africa. This resulted in the company going from serving a single country to serving 12 countries, reducing dependence on sales coming in from only one source from 100% down to 50% and safeguarding the organization's profitability.I was also responsible for board of directors reporting, business and operational planning, and directing the company's projects for the region. Overall, my key responsibilities included managing the company's financial performance, identifying and mitigating risks, representing the company in industry events and meetings, and developing and implementing company policies and procedures.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As the Studio Manager, I was responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the studio, ensuring that projects were completed on time and within budget. I managed the workflow of projects, including scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control, and ensured that the studio team was well-trained and performed evaluations regularly.I communicated with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure project requirements were met and developed and implemented studio policies and procedures to improve the overall efficiency and productivity of the studio.One of my achievements was proactively creating an internal image bank that generated 100% profit, which increased the company's revenue. I also managed a 15 person studio responsible for the projects of its 150-member agency, ensuring that projects were delivered on time and within budget.I developed and managed a workflow process to streamline deliverables and rectified business output issues, which resulted in increased efficiency and reduced costs.

Muscat, Oman

As the Manager of the studio, I was responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the studio, managing projects and workflows, and overseeing the creative team of 10 people. Additionally, I ensured that all creative content was produced on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.My key responsibilities included communicating with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure project requirements were met, developing and implementing studio policies and procedures, identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs, and managing the studio budget.I am proud of my achievements in this role, including heading a project to research, source, put together a team and equipment to digitize a huge archive of over 1 million images. I also streamlined and managed agency workflow to improve agency turnaround, set up a dedicated 12 person digital studio to handle projects of a 30-member agency, and scheduled deliverables with the client servicing team for their projects, agreeing on deadlines and ensuring that the projects were delivered on time.

Chennai, India

As the manager of the art and studio department, I was responsible for ensuring that all projects were completed on time and within budget. I managed the workflow of projects, including scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control, as well as overseeing the art and studio team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations. I also managed the production of all creative content, ensuring that all materials were produced to the required quality standards, and liaised with printers/suppliers.In addition to these responsibilities, I supervised the agency workflow to maintain the smooth functioning of its projects, allocated work, and ensured deadlines were met. I managed over 20 staff members and the project deliverables of a 150-member agency. I also organized language translations in multiple languages and maintained IT equipment such as Mac computers and printers.My key responsibilities included managing the day-to-day operations of the art and studio department, communicating with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure project requirements were met, developing and implementing art and studio policies and procedures, identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs, and managing the art and studio budget.Throughout my tenure, I successfully implemented various projects and achieved notable achievements, such as organizing language translations in multiple languages and maintaining IT equipment. These achievements and my skills in managing a team and delivering projects on time and within budget are a testament to my ability to manage the art and studio department effectively.

Chennai, India

As a Client Manager, I was responsible for managing relationships with advertising agencies and blue-chip corporates, such as McCann-Erickson, JWT, Rediffusion/Y&R, Citibank, ANZ Grindlays Bank, Lowe Lintas, and more. My main focus was to ensure client satisfaction and to identify new business opportunities.In addition, I was selected to visit four different cities to observe industry trends and bring back learnings to implement better working systems within the organization. This initiative helped us to stay ahead of the curve and to continuously improve our processes and offerings.Key Responsibilities:• Managing relationships with advertising agencies and blue-chip corporates• Ensuring client satisfaction and identifying new business opportunities• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices• Bringing back learnings to implement better working systems within the organization• Communicating with internal stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met• Developing and implementing client management policies and procedures• Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costsAchievements: • Successfully managed relationships with high-profile clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty. • Initiated and led the industry trend observation initiative, which resulted in the implementation of new and improved working systems. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective client management policies and procedures.

Education record

Bachelors Degree In Business Administration - Bba

Education record

Diploma