Charu Sharma

About Charu Sharma

As the Head of Contract to Cash with Record to Report expertise, I spearhead financial transformation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation, and optimize cash flow. With over 17+ years of extensive expertise in financial consulting and statutory compliance—including audit, financial reporting, general ledger, and payroll—I operate at the intersection of technology-enabled process excellence and enterprise finance.I am passionate about driving operational excellence and delivering value through strategic management and innovative solutions. Leading a talented team, I ensure seamless transitions and alignment of deliverables with key performance indicators (KPIs). My role involves fostering strong stakeholder relationships, facilitating effective communication, and pitching for new opportunities to expand our capabilities.Key Contributions:Process Delivery & Automation Enablement: I proactively identify automation opportunities within our financial operations. Collaborating with technology teams, I oversee the design and deployment of solutions utilizing RPA, Python, Alteryx, Smartsheet, and Power Automate. This focus on high-impact areas leads to significant time savings and a reduction in manual work, allowing our team to concentrate on strategic initiatives that drive business growth.• Leadership & Mentoring: I guide a cross-regional team through process digitalization and standardization, mentoring members to embrace best practices and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.• Working Capital & Cash Optimization: I architected and launched Collection & Credit Control Centers of Excellence, enhancing cash flow visibility and reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)Previously at a Big 4 firm, I strengthened process frameworks and supported global client delivery by:• Leading lease process reviews and automation oversight—enhancing reporting accuracy • Managing solution discussions, pricing strategies, proposals, and client delivery across multiple geographies.• Authoring technical memos and IFRS/ASC interpretations for both internal teams and clients.I am committed to mentoring finance professionals and fostering a culture that embraces automation while aligning financial operations with strategic business objectives.

Experience

1. Global Head - Contract to Cash

   JLL

   Aug 2024 — Present · IN

Education

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountancy, Commercy

  2009 — 2012

• Delhi University

  B Com (Hns.), Commerce

  2007

• Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance

  2009 — 2010

• GMPS

  High school , Commerce

  2004

• ACCA

  Diploma of Education, IFRS

  2016 — 2016

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Auditing
• Change Management
• Leadership
• Business Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Financial Analysis