Global digital finance executive with over 25 years of experience in Big 4, working closely with CFOs to enable a finance function that is agile, responsive, and insightful. A trusted transformation leader that works at the intersection of IT and Finance, with expertise in making Finance a key strategic partner leading and supporting business leaders in increasing revenue, improving margins, and saving costs. A practitioner who has widespread experience in outcome-focused, process first, technology-enabled finance transformation programs. An innovator, who leverages the latest digital technology to drive actionable insights, a preventative and automated compliance regimen, and a data-driven culture enabled by an effective integrated IT architecture.For most of my career, I have been a strategic thought partner who collaborates with C-suite leaders to maximize the ROI on finance and technology investments. I have designed and implemented new finance operating models, finance organization designs, automated the finance processes (record-to-report, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and FP&A), and shared services/global business services. I have implemented strategic programs to reduce cost of finance by up to 50%, financial close cycle time to 3 days, budgeting and forecasting cycles by more than 70% while enabling finance to be a strategic partner. I address market changes in real-time through AI-enabled Insights, rapid reporting and analysis, scenario modeling, and predictive forecasting. I lead by first asking questions. It is my belief that every challenge should be evaluated holistically to develop customized strategies and solutions that address root causes while leveraging leading practices.Key competencies include - • Industry Breadth & Depth • Finance & Technology Expertise • Operational Excellence • Global Perspective • Change LeadershipMy significant experience is in managing a result-oriented business strategy, sales and business development, large-scale transformation, talent management, and operational excellence responsibility. The global teams I've led have a proven track record of successfully implementing complex Finance-IT projects. International experience spans Americas, Europe, Middle East, India, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. I am deeply passionate about championing cultural, societal, cognitive, and generational diversity in the workplace. I look forward to connecting with you.