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Dallas, Tx, Us

Irving, Texas, United States

• Managed Global Treasury, global liquidity/Cash Management, Cash Forecasting, banking relationships, and Accounts Payable. Worked closely with Accounts Receivable, Securitization, Risk Management and Real Estate• Implemented new budget system and weekly cash forecasting process which led to increased profitability• Created a new model with a global team and reduced cost by creating functions off shore where appropriate• Financial Planning, budgeting and Financial Reporting - face to the market and credit rating agencies• Reviewed SEC filings and various other company initiatives for M&A, FP&A and staff development• Developed and implemented robust treasury management policies, enhancing liquidity management and mitigating financial risks• Directed FP&A process, ensuring accurate forecasting and budgeting• Enhanced collections process (A/R) and reduced backlogged A/P • Spearheaded strategic financial initiatives, resulting in improved profitability and shareholder value - created a new model with a global team and reduced cost by creating functions off shore where appropriate• Established and maintained strong relationships with financial institutions, negotiating favorable terms for credit facilities and minimizing financial costs - face to the market and credit rating agencies• Led process improvements in financial reporting, enhancing transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Managed $4 billion Commercial Paper program, the primary short-term debt tool that McKesson used to meet domestic cash shortfalls• Oversaw daily cash management activities that include cash position, cash placements, Investments and FX for McK Corporation and their subsidiaries• Evaluated short-term cash investment alternatives and deploy optimal strategy for appropriate risk/reward balance with a parallel focus on reducing the cost of cash and bank fees• Lead implementation of Treasury Management System for Treasury • Established systems controls and static data maintenance• Managed stand-by letter of credit (SBLC) and surety bonds for McKesson Corporation and US Oncology

Auburn Hills, Mi

• Established a Steering Committee for Treasury Management System re-implementation and met SOX constraints• Directed re-implementation of Treasury Management System (Quantum) 5 months ahead of schedule and 75% ($120,000) under budget, and on-going annual savings of $500,000• Enhanced data accuracy from 50% to 90% by holding FP&A & all business units accountable for the data• Improved forecast accuracy & increased frequency from monthly to weekly rolling 3-month cash forecast• Partnered with all business unit’s controllers to report any updated cash forecast numbers to Treasury with business reasons and request for approval. This resulted in significant time savings to provide more accurate variance explanations in an effective and efficient manner• Reviewed & published 3-month cash forecast and consolidated change in cash reporting which improved cash visibility to the CFO• Spearheaded the creation of Disaster Recovery plans for Treasury business continuity• Managed the company’s banking activities, bank accounts, credit lines, hedging and bank relationships• Supported liquidity needs across the organization incl. cash pooling, In-house bank, and Inter-company loans• Lead treasury initiatives and ensure proper controls are in place in treasury, including maintaining SOX controls and segregation of duties with tiered approvals for wires, FX trades, etc.• Devised and launched a multi-Bank balance reporting solution to facilitate accurate reporting of foreign currencies, cash visibility and cash monitoring procedures

Auburn Hills, Mi

Auburn Hills, Mi

Auburn Hills, Mi

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Negotiated and liaised between business teams, technology teams, and support teams and delivered cost effective, high-performance technology solutions. Worked with users and stakeholders to analyze and validate requirements and manage the project through status meetings, weekly reports, identifying risks, and tracking issues. In addition, designed, developed, and deployed business intelligence applications. Worked with other departments to ensure alignment of company goals, as set by Senior Management and ensured that the business growth strategies are met.

India

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance And International Business

Bachelor Of Engineering, Computer Science Engineering