Management Manager

Sumit dutta

**** ****** ***** ( Atlanta, Georgia 30345

H 678-***-**** ( C 404-***-**** ( **********@*******.***

Summary

A detail-oriented and solutions-focused finance manager with broadly

diverse expertise encompassing management accounting and reporting,

performance monitoring and measurement, financial planning, analysis

and evaluations, process improvement, ERP implementations and risk

management. Demonstrates a proven ability to develop key measures of

success to ensure the implementation of plans and processes. A

motivational and interpersonal leader who propels employees to exceed

expectations. A cost-conscious and meticulous forward-thinker with a

longstanding history of raising company bottom-line.

Experience

Novelis Inc. Atlanta, Georgia

Work Stream Lead; Global Business Intelligence 2011-2013

Administered global implementation of business intelligence systems as part

of business transformation project to allow company to realize vision to

operate as truly integrated, global company driven by singular focus. Led

team to partner with work streams and IT to define and develop global,

standardized reporting solutions and performance matrices.

. Successfully delivered solutions under very tight cost and time

targets.

. Developed in-house expertise in Business Intelligence affecting

significant cost savings.

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis 2007-2011

Directed global management reporting functions as well as global

forecasting, planning and budgeting functions across company. Initiated

major improvements in performance reporting by leading project to identify

critical success factors and quantification. Spearheaded process of

standardizing definitions and measures across global operations. Led

global implementation of planning, forecasting and reporting tools. Served

as active partner in supporting Operations and Business.

. Carried out regular performance and analysis presentations to senior

management.

. Set up systems, procedures and definitions implemented into

organization across all geographies.

. Introduced standardized financial analysis reporting model to capture

elements of profit variants from all angles; revenue, costs, exchange

and timing.

MSB Plastics; ABC Group Toronto, Canada

Controller 2006-2007

Held responsibility for forecasting, planning and budgeting, including long-

range strategic planning. Evaluated and evolved profit improvement

strategies. Ensured proper control mechanisms and developed policies and

procedures where necessary. Oversaw capital budgeting and working capital

management.

. Developed effective and timely warning signals.

. Led and re-engineered improved performance reporting across

organization.

Schneider Electric Toronto, Canada

Assistant Controller 2002-2006

Managed and consolidated all cost management accounting functions. Held

responsibility for periodical closing of accounts. Introduced better

performance measurement measures and initiated reporting changes to drive

better business performance. Conducted special studies and undertook

projects contributing to improvements in operational efficiency,

productivity and profits. Executed continuous monitoring of business

performance with timely and effective reporting.

. Planned and prepared budget; introduced rolling-plan concept.

. Improved reporting cycle time by two days in monthly reporting

process.

. Led major and successful ERP implementation.

Additional Experience

Indian Aluminium Company Limited, Calcutta, India, Chief Manager of

Finance; Chemicals and International Trade, 1998-2002. Held responsibility

for all cost and management accounting functions. Developed short-

term/strategic business plans. Evolved profit improvement strategies,

evaluated alternatives and ensured implementation of plans. Oversaw

capital budgeting/administration through project evaluations/progress

tracking. Coordinated global sourcing of major raw materials; formed buyer

consortiums and affected savings of over 25%. Implemented appropriate

performance measuring techniques, EVA and CVA. Developed commodity risk

management mechanism. Led total/comprehensive ERP implementation.

Financial Officer, 1996-1998. Authored long-term strategic business plan.

Evaluated finances of major expansion projects. Coordinated and monitored

successful full business potential program. Led major project to identify

critical success factors and institutionalized proper reporting mechanisms.

Monitored credit, including customer performance tracking.

Financial Analyst, 1994-1996. Reported performance of business units.

Implemented integrated computerized accounting solutions across multiple

locations. Authored implementation of activity-based costing techniques.

Prepared long and short-term plan and consolidation and analysis of

business accounts. Led credit and capital expenditure administration.

Financial Executive, 1993-1994. Established benchmarks for profit

indicators and performance measures across businesses; monitored and

reported exceptions. Introduced transfer pricing mechanism across

businesses.

Foseco, Calcutta, India, Senior Accounts Officer, 1990-1993. Held

responsibility for all MIS, performance analysis, projections and costing.

Managed annual budgeting and budgetary controls. Assisted works management

on cost controls and profitability improvements.

Education

Calcutta University, Calcutta, India

B.Com. (B.S equivalent), 1987

Certification

CPA; USA, 2003

Chartered Accountant; India, 1990

CMA; Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India, 1989

Professional Development

SAP Business Intelligence, 2011

Risk Management Methods and Techniques, 2001

Oracle Certified: Application Implementation Masters Program, Financials,

1999

Computer Skills

MS Office, Hyperion, Business Objects

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