Gaurav Chadha
Head Record to Report Finance Accounting @Novartis
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WORK HISTORY
Head Record to Report Finance Accounting @Novartis
Hyderabad, IN
Managed the implementation of HR systems like Workday payroll at Novartis, ensuring financial statements were not adversely impacted.• Developed strategies to perform data validations, review risk memos and support SOX Controls.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful system integrations and enhancements.
EDUCATION
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Master's degree, Accounting and Finance
SKILLS
ABOUT GAURAV CHADHA
25+ years experienced Finance Leader with very strong Finance Transformation, Shared Service Operations, RPA, Digital tools, Quality, Project Management, Transition, Financial reporting, Banking Operations, Change Management and Team Leading experience in Shared Services, BPO and leading Banking back offices: Novartis, Citibank, Genpact, Thomson Reuters, Bank Of America, SCB• Managed Global Operations, Developed and managed high performing teams in multicultural and Global environment. Delivered strategic initiatives by contributing to bottom line of business by seamlessly managing change with people and stakeholders. • In addition to managing Service Delivery, managed a P&L of $6M was also leading Process Design, Transformation, Digital and Rapid Automation initiatives for my clients• Have lead Operational Excellence using a blend of Digital tools, Domain expertise and stakeholder connect to ensure a perfectly stable operation. • Key expertise is on transition along with Digitization of new accounts from day 1. Key strengths are:1. Senior Stakeholder management (CFO, Fin Controllers)2. Eye for Detail (Evaluating health of an account by looking at a recon)Other areas of expertise1. Leading complex process transformation, digital and rapid automation initiatives2. Ability to merge domain and technology 3. Setting up scalable operations 4. People Connect – Managing large teams5. Consolidation of work at single location6. Offshore KT monitoring7. Setting up service and organizational processes, Metrics and dashboards 8. Leading complex process transformation, digital and rapid automation initiativesKey Achievements1. Seamless integration of Workday with the payroll vendors and multiple other applications within SAP ECC and S4 Hana environments impacting 100 countries from a financial risk perspective2. Automated the transfer of 12K+ Fixed Assets to a business that was hived off while ensuring all compliance & control requirements are adhered to3. Consolidation of 120+ FTE’s R2R work into a single location in India to leverage Synergies, Backup planning, transformation initiatives – Awarded Highest Award of the Organization by the CEO
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