Harris Khan

About Harris Khan

I’m a Finance & IT Transformation Leader with 12+ years of experience in data analysis, modeling, ERP transformation, HR-Finance integration, process improvement, documentation, system advisory, and C-Suite reporting. I unite data engineering, systems architecture, and change management to deliver automated solutions that drive financial accuracy and growth.Data Analysis & Modeling• Built ETL pipelines with SQL, Python, and Power Query to unify ERP, HR, and financial data.• Used DAX, statistical methods, and Python (pandas, NumPy) to develop predictive models and detect anomalies.• Created real-time dashboards in Power BI and Tableau for KPI tracking and scenario simulations.• Integrated AI/ML prototypes to forecast staffing and budget variances.• Orchestrated data governance practices to improve data quality and compliance.ERP Transformation & Integration• Directed 10+ full-cycle ERP deployments: SAP ByDesign, Workday Financials & HCM, NetSuite and Oracle Fusion.• Automated MT940 to camt.053 XML bank ingestion via XSLT, cutting reconciliation effort by 80%.• Developed Workday Studio integrations for payroll, benefits, time-tracking, and vendor catalogs.• Configured punchout catalogs, EDI setups, and tax automation with Avalara/Vertex for procure-to-pay.HR-Finance Alignment & Process Improvement• Mapped HR and Finance data flows across supervisory hierarchies, benefits eligibility, and payroll-to-GL.• Optimized SOPs to accelerate month-end close by 20% and reduce manual steps by 40%.• Deployed Smartsheet and PowerApps workflows for contract and expense management with automated alerts.• Integrated tax/compliance controls into AP and procurement, lowering audit findings by 30%.Documentation & System Health• Authored playbooks, control matrices, and governance frameworks for SOX compliance and audits.• Conducted system health assessments, uncovering performance, security, and data integrity issues.• Established monitoring protocols with KPIs and SLAs, maintaining 99.5% uptime.C-Suite Reporting & Strategy• Translated metrics (DPO, DSO, margin) into executive briefings.• Embedded live dashboards into leadership routines for dynamic planning.• Developed KPI frameworks aligning financial targets with strategy.• Provided strategic insights on risk management and capital allocation.Let’s connect to modernize finance operations, align HR and Finance, and unlock data-driven insights. Reach out to discuss optimizing ERP implementations, finance reporting, and digital transformation initiatives. Looking forward to collaborating.

Experience

1. Leadership Advisor

   The Siegfried Group

   Jan 2024 — Present

   12+ years of leading business transformation as Functional & Technical SME – SAP ByDesign, Workday & Oracle Netsuite and Oracle Fusion ImplementationsEngaged as Functional and Technical SME on large-scale ERP implementations across Finance, HCM, Procurement, and Supply Chain — primarily Workday and Oracle Fusion deployments for mid-to-large enterprises.In Workday Financials, led cross-functional design and configuration of general ledger, accounts payable, and payment automation, including Avalara tax compliance integration. Managed integration buildout between Workday and banking systems, with structured data mapping and validation protocols that materially reduced reconciliation errors post-go-live. Implemented Adaptive Planning for bottom-up forecasting, scenario modeling, and budget management.Owned full-cycle Recruiting implementation work: requisition template design, candidate workflow configuration, and interview pipeline setup — with close attention to downstream reporting and compliance implications that get missed when this track is under-resourced.In Procurement and Supply Chain, led punchout catalog setup, item master configuration, and EDI integration with key suppliers to automate PO, invoice, and goods receipt processing. Streamlined three-way match logic to reduce reconciliation delays.On Oracle Fusion engagements, led financial report development and executive dashboard builds for spend, variance, and allocation visibility. Configured contract lifecycle workflows and approval hierarchies in partnership with legal and procurement teams. Supported HRIS configuration including cost centers, audit logs, and personnel controls.Consistent role across all engagements: bridging the gap between what business stakeholders describe and what the system needs to actually be configured to do.

Education

• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

  Bachelor of Science (BSc), Accounting and Finance

  2011 — 2014

• Northern Virginia Community College

  Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2010 — 2011

• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

  Masters, Accounting and Information Systems

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• English
• Event Planning
• Research
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Auditing
• Project Management
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Sap Implementation
• Internal Controls
• Us Tax
• Social Media
• Account Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Development
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Business Ethics
• Team Leadership
• Financial Reporting
• Html
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Teamwork
• Html5
• Us Gaap
• Management
• Team Building
• Training
• New Business Development
• Social Networking
• Leadership
• Assurance
• Audit
• Microsoft Office
• Analysis
• Time Management
• Editing