General Manager Financial Planning

GANESH CHOCKALINGAM

General Manager – Finance

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Email: ******************.*@*****.*** Phone: +91-733**-***** Passport: U8753507 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ganeshfinancepro (optional)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic and results-oriented finance leader with 18+ years of progressive experience across the textile, IT, manufacturing, and BPO industries. Proven expertise in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, cost optimization, SAP implementation, and compliance. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, driving automation, and aligning finance strategies with business goals. Ready to bring financial excellence to Europe-based organizations.

KEY COMPETENCIES

- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

- Budgeting & Forecasting

- Accounts Payable / Receivable Management

- SAP FI / ERP Implementation

- Statutory Compliance & Audits

- General Ledger & Reconciliations

- Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

- Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tharahai Textile Pvt. Ltd

General Manager – Finance

Jan 2021 – Oct 2024, Madurai

- Managed complete finance operations including budgeting, compliance, financial reporting, and internal controls.

- Led SAP-based FP&A and implemented cost-reduction strategies.

- Delivered accurate and timely financial statements aligned with local and global GAAP.

TVS Sundaram Pvt. Ltd

Senior Accounts Officer

Feb 2021 – Dec 2021

- Processed invoices, managed reconciliations, and ensured timely vendor payments.

- Supported audits, and statutory filing and improved AP/AR turnaround time.

Sethu Subramanian & Co

Accountant

Apr 2016 – Feb 2018

- Managed full-cycle accounting, bank reconciliation, and preparation of financial reports.

- Conducted internal audits and variance analysis on monthly financials.

Wipro BPO Services

Team Lead – Accounts Receivable (UK & Ireland)

Sep 2013 – Mar 2016

- Led AR team handling lockbox processing, payment allocation, and aged receivables.

- Streamlined reporting systems for better forecasting and cash collection.

Jothy Electrical Industries

Account Executive

Jan 2012 – Sep 2013

- Maintained ledgers, P&L reports, and monitored financial activities.

- Implemented controls in bookkeeping and fund allocation.

Capgemini Business Services Ltd

Process Associate – SAP FI Support

Apr 2010 – Dec 2011

- Provided SAP FI support for CCE clients across Europe.

- Handled month-end closures, GL issues, and AR/AP resolutions.

Saroj Communications (Airtel Ltd)

Admin Executive

Aug 2008 – Oct 2008

- Managed accounts reconciliation and handled sales and billing cycles.

EDUCATION

MBA – Finance, Institute of Business and Management Research, Hubli 2008

B.Com – Commerce, Saraswathi Narayanan College, Madurai 2005

CERTIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL SKILLS

- SAP FI End User & Support Tally ERP 6.3 / 7.2

- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Pivot Tables & VLOOKUP

- NCFM – Capital Market Certification

- Stock Market Fundamentals – SMC Global

PROJECTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- Fundamental Analysis of Indian Banking Sector – Final Year Project

- Honeywell International Financial Study – PGPM Project

- SCM Paper Presentation – IMER National Conference

- AIMA HRM Summit Participant – New Delhi

LANGUAGES & INTERESTS

- Languages: English, French, Tamil, Kannada (Fluent)

- Interests: Financial Markets, Business Automation, Cost Optimization

PERSONAL DETAILS

- Date of Birth: 11 January 1984

- Nationality: Indian

- Address: No.46, Nithi Nivas, Vanamamalai Nagar, Madurai – 625010

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