EXECUTIVE PROFILE
RAVI SABY, CPA, CMA, CGMA
#***0–68 Corporate Drive, Toronto, ON M1H 3H3 Cell: 647-***-**** ****.****@******.*** CFO VP FINANCE & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE CONTROLLER COSTING MANAGER PROJECT MGR Accomplished, versatile, and innovative Consultant with 35 years’ business excellence in finance and operations. Proven track record in managing organizational resources and delivering sustainable results. Ability to create strategic alliances with organizational leaders to effectively align with and support key business objectives and initiatives. Proven at driving profitability and improving operational results by implementing a framework for disciplined execution and promoting financial literacy. Passion for continuous improvement of creating and managing highly effective team success. BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
FINANCE OPERATIONS
Goals / Targets / Synergies Transformation
Margins / Bottom-Line Profitability Crisis Management Finance / System Execution Expansion / Consolidation Stakeholder Relationship Rapid Throughput Improvement Restructure / Change Management Lean Methodology
Asset Management / Utilization Data Analytics
Compliance / Reporting Efficiency / Optimization
ROI / Risk Management Information Flow accuracy
Startup / Merger / Acquisition / IPO Performance Matrix / Scorecard SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
• Proven business-builder, with a solid track record for identifying, restructuring and financial leveraging.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute thoughtful insights and add meaningful value to drive strategic growth, achieve cost effectiveness, and deliver improved profitability.
• Bring corporate disciplines, financial oversight, strategic planning, and risk management to generate improved operational results and bottom-line profitability.
• Strong strategic and executive management thinker who pushes innovative ideas while steering a sharp focus on corporate priorities, risk, and fiduciary management disciplines.
• An engaged executive/senior manager who asks tough questions in a thoughtful, non-confrontational manner. Build consensus and teamwork through strong influencing skills and astute business judgment.
• Energetic, goal-oriented professional with a collaborative style focused on exceeding business expectations. Strategic and financial expert IT/Systems implementation Project management Policy implementation Capital investment Continuous improvement Operational management Cost accounting Margin improvement Accounting and Controllership Working capital mgmt. Business valuation Portfolio and risk management Regulatory compliance Budgeting, KPIs’ and analysis Change management Corporate negotiations ERP systems conversion Departmental restructuring Analytical problem solving Multi Division management Organizational design Manuals/Policies/Procedures
SOX/Six sigma
KEY BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Achieved bottom-line profitability of millions of dollars along with sales growth, margin and EBITA.
• Timely and complete executive financial and operational reporting with in-depth strategic analysis.
• Designed and implemented several financial and operational reporting systems, policies, and procedures. Improved working capital management, KPIs, inventory control and execution of bottom-up budget systems.
• Developed, implemented and enhanced ERP systems, document flow and operational compliance. Improved its functionality and reporting with system driven financial/cost reporting data accuracy and completeness.
• Continuous improvement of operational processes, and reduction of non-value adds activities and productivity.
• Bank borrowing facilities for operational and capital asset requirements to support rapid sales growth.
• Complex MRP system, vendor activities, improved inventory turns and accuracy.
• Cost accounting excellence that includes complex project management control systems.
• Transformed manufacturing activities and processes with significant improvements in overall performance. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RS Business Consulting & Services, Toronto 2025 to-date Consultant – Finance and Operations (Hybrid, Remote or Part Time) Sigan Industries Group, Brampton 2014 to 2025
(Manufacturer of hair, body and skin care products in health and beauty) - Sold Chief Financial Officer
ECM Canada, Mississauga 2011 to 2014
(Manufacturer of exhibits, store fixtures & millwork) Vice President, Finance and Operations
Coremark International (USA), Milton 2007 to 2011
(Broad-line full-service distributor consumer packaged products – start up) Regional Controller – Ontario
Depco International, Mississauga 2002 to 2007
(Manufacturer of automobile parts – Tier 1 to OEMs’) Corporate Controller
Moevenpick Restaurants, Toronto 1998 to 2002
(Twenty upscale restaurants in Canada/USA and joint venture with Loblaws Foods) Director of Finance and Operations
Bombardier Aerospace, Toronto 1995 to 1998
(Manufacturer of Aircrafts)
Manager - Cost Accounting and Project Manager (3 new aircraft programs) Stanley Tools, Toronto 1990 to 1995
(Manufacturer of commercial and residential hardware) Manager – Finance and Cost Accounting
EDUCATION
• Chartered Professional Accountant, Ontario – CPA
• Certified Management Accountant, Ontario – CMA
• Chartered Global Management Accountant, United Kingdom – CGMA
• Chartered Management Accountants (Fellow), United Kingdom – FCMA
• Ernst & Young, Public Accountants – Auditor