Hiranmoy Chakravarty

About Hiranmoy Chakravarty

I am a Finance Director at MetLife, a global leader in insurance, retirement, and employee benefits, with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in finance. I hold a Senior Management Program (SMP) certificate from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and I have in-depth knowledge of USGAAP, Solvency II, and XBRL reporting standards and regulations.As the Director of Finance Operation, I oversee a diverse portfolio of $2 million revenue and lead a group of 150+ professionals across multiple regions, delivering high-quality financial services to MetLife\'s global stakeholders. I have spearheaded highly complex and strategic initiatives for MetLife, such as the Global Finance Transformation work-stream, the Regulatory Reporting capability migration to India GICs, and the Solvency II reporting and implementation for EMEA. I have also managed a $100 billion assets and $5 billion revenue portfolio during my long-term assignment in Toronto, Canada. My core competencies include financial closing, management reporting, transformation, reporting, and analytics.My mission is to drive continuous improvement and innovation through Lean Six Sigma methodologies and RPA implementation, while aligning with MetLife\'s vision and values. I am passionate about leadership, investments, and team management, and I strive to foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence among my peers and teams.

Experience

1. Head of Finance Operation (Director)

   MetLife

   Mar 2021 — Present · IN

   Managing Service Delivery of Large Team (160+ Associates)Process Impact :+ Service Capability: Expertise in External Financial Reporting Services, General Accounting and Reconciliation Services, Planning, Forecasting and Analysis Services, Investment Services, Governance & Controls Services, Global Procurement Services, and Tax Services+ Service Delivery Management: Proven track record in managing service delivery to meet stakeholder expectations and service delivery commitmentsLeadership Impact :+ Team Leadership: Leading a high-performing team of finance professionals (including CAs), fostering a collaborative work environment that resulted in a significant increase in team productivity and a notable reduction in staff turnover+ Strategic Planning: Played a pivotal role in strategic financial planning and decision-making, providing insights that supported the operation growth+ Mentorship and Development: Mentored and developed junior team managers and budding leaders, enhancing their skills and contributing to a remarkable improvement in overall team performanceStakeholder Impact :+ Stakeholder Management: Ability to effectively manage and engage with various stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery of services. Strong focus on service delivery, ensuring high levels of stakeholder satisfaction and retention+ Program Governance: Experienced in program governance, managing delivery risks, and interfacing with leadershipTechnology (AI) Impact :+ AI Experimentation: Experimentation with AI tools such as Power Apps, Copilot, Hebbia, and other tools, leading to confidence in building automation workflows, accelerating work production, and achieving high-level accuracy while eliminating manual interventionPeople Impact :+ Hiring and Team Building: Skilled in nurturing and building high-performing teams+ Matrix Organization: Experienced in coordinating across different functions and teams within a matrix organization

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  Senior Management Program (SMP), Business and Financial Management Services

  2013 — 2014

• DeVry University

  Federal Taxation

  2008 — 2008

• Life Office Management Association (LOMA)

  Level 1, Insurance

  2013 — 2013

• Delhi University

  Bachelor's Of Commerce

  1995 — 1998

• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Management
• Team Management
• Financial Analysis
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Finance
• Financial Reporting