Jayaraman B
Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
Transformational leader with 32 years of global experience in operations, finance, treasury, and controllership. Demonstrated success in enhancing efficiency and sustainability through technology integration. Expertise in fostering employee engagement and collaboration across all organizational levels. Ideal candidate for CFO, COO, or CEO positions in large organizations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
3987
3987
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director-Head of Treasury & Corporate Services
SBC Tanzania Ltd (PEPSI)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
06.2021 - Current
- Managing Forex book exceeding USD 100 million, fulfilling monthly requirements of USD 8 million through spots, forwards, and swaps.
- Secured financing for three new projects at competitive terms, each valued at USD 10 million.
- Maintained working capital facilities with multiple banks totalling USD 50 million.
- Drove business performance and profitability by implementing various cost-saving initiatives.
- Oversee legal function to safeguard company reputation, ensure compliance, and manage risks effectively.
- Oversee Internal audit and corporate affairs functions.
- Manage company insurance portfolio to mitigate risks and protect assets.
- Support measurement of financial position through comprehensive reviews and reporting processes.
Vice President-Operations
United States Pharmacopeia (I) Pvt Ltd (USP)
Hyderabad, India
06.2013 - 05.2020
- Delivered strategic direction across Finance, Administration, Legal, Quality Assurance, Procurement and IT departments.
- Achieved 2-3% budget savings through process enhancements and contract staff rationalisation.
- Led implementation of Oracle Business Suite and compliance software to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw financial integrity with a focus on planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Initiated establishment of Global IT Support Center in Hyderabad for improved service delivery.
- Conducted extensive research for Hyderabad Training initiative, developing framework and operational plans
Vice President
Dr.Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Hyderabad, India
10.2009 - 05.2013
- Drove Finance Shared Services operations, achieving process transformation across finance, HR, and P2P functions.
- Streamlined GBS operating model through organisational redesign and eSourcing assessment.
- Conducted cost benchmarking, enabling transition to third-party BPO for 25% savings.
- Established Sourcing Management Office to align stakeholder requirements with outsourcing partners.
- Led SSC project involving 150 FTE from initiation to vendor selection and tool implementation.
- Developed Treasury Back Office Operations for working capital management and financial analytics.
- Transformed operations into customer-centric and metrics-focused processes.
- Oversaw legal entity financial consolidation and statutory reporting for international operations.
Asst Vice President-Finance Operations
HSBC, EDPI
Hyderabad, India
03.2008 - 10.2009
- Led a team of 100 FTE managing controllership and regulatory reporting for HSBC Operations of UK and USA
- Outsourcing feasibility studies at UK and US - recommending and migrating processes to India effective 50 FTE
- Supported setting up of Process based organisation structure for Global Finance Operations involving 1000 FTE
Director
Dr.Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Hyderabad, India
04.2006 - 03.2008
- Financial Controller for International Operations (US, UK, Mexico, etc.)- my SAP integrated
- Legal entity financial consolidation including statutory & management reporting.
- Implemented my SAP, Managed SOX, Budgeting, Transfer Pricing, and MIS.
- Managed Authorized Generics deal involving significant cash outflows.
- Managed complex Generics Revenue Accounting involving critical & complex provisioning of chargebacks, direct and indirect rebates leading to a Net Revenue of USD 500 Mn from a Gross Revenue of $ 2Bn
Critical Path Manager
SBC Tanzania Ltd (Pepsi)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
12.2002 - 12.2005
- Operational and Internal Audits - focused on process and operational efficiencies
- Annual business planning, Materials planning, and logistics
- Development of KPI's and metrics to track efficiencies
- Capex planning, new investment feasibility studies
Finance Manager
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Limited
Gurgaon, India
06.1998 - 11.2002
- Played multiple roles as Plant Finance Manager - in Patna, Region Business Analyst- in Kolkata, and Manager Planning & Logistics in Gurgaon.
- Setting up robust systems and processes post acquisition of new plants
- Head of Finance for plant - statutory and management reporting and audits, budgeting, variance analysis.
- Working capital management, commercial tax management
- Consolidation and analysis of plant accounts, regional budgets, and variance analysis
- Production planning, logistics, and pricing for new brand launches.
Regional Accountant
Reebok India Company
Gurgaon, India
04.1997 - 06.1998
Factory Accountant
Whyte &Mackay (I) Pvt Ltd
Rampur, India
12.1995 - 03.1997
Management Trainee
Asia Pacific Investment Trust Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad, India
12.1994 - 10.1995
Education
CMA -
ICWA
INDIACA(I) -
ICAI
INDIAB.COM -
MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY
INDIASkills
- Commercial acumen
- Strategic thinking
- Attention to detail
- Technology proficiency
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Business collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Accounting fundamentals
Timeline
Director-Head of Treasury & Corporate Services
SBC Tanzania Ltd (PEPSI)
06.2021 - Current
Vice President-Operations
United States Pharmacopeia (I) Pvt Ltd (USP)
06.2013 - 05.2020
Vice President
Dr.Reddy's Laboratories Limited
10.2009 - 05.2013
Asst Vice President-Finance Operations
HSBC, EDPI
03.2008 - 10.2009
Director
Dr.Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
04.2006 - 03.2008
Critical Path Manager
SBC Tanzania Ltd (Pepsi)
12.2002 - 12.2005
Finance Manager
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Limited
06.1998 - 11.2002
Regional Accountant
Reebok India Company
04.1997 - 06.1998
Factory Accountant
Whyte &Mackay (I) Pvt Ltd
12.1995 - 03.1997
Management Trainee
Asia Pacific Investment Trust Pvt Ltd
12.1994 - 10.1995
CMA -
ICWA
CA(I) -
ICAI
B.COM -
MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY