Karthik Natarajan

About Karthik Natarajan

Hello, I\'m Karthik Natarajan, an Assistant Director and Business Relationship Manager at EY GBS LLP, with a proven track record of driving strategic financial initiatives and fostering robust stakeholder relationships. My expertise lies in agile project delivery, procurement partnerships, and cross-team collaboration, where I\'ve influenced over $1 million in cost savings and overseen contracts valued at over $200 million. I excel in translating complex financial data into actionable insights, which has positioned me as a trusted advisor, contributing to the successful implementation of ERP systems and the design of cost centers that optimize financial structure and reporting.My leadership in finance control, FP & A, and strategic management has been instrumental in enhancing organizational performance, evidenced by my role in the delivery of a comprehensive management reporting system and the contribution to mergers and acquisitions strategies. With a strong foundation in accounting and a Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management from IIM Trichy, I bring a blend of analytical acumen and innovative thinking to the table.As a recipient of the EY Golden Beam Award, I am recognized for my commitment to excellence and my ability to lead high-performing teams through complex transitions and executions. I am passionate about leveraging my experience to drive growth and efficiency, and I am always seeking new opportunities to add value to dynamic, forward-thinking organizations.\"

Experience

1. Senior Manager - Controller Finance Infrastructure & Projects

   EY

   Nov 2003 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Senior Manager: Projects & Global Initiatives – EYGBS Ltd, Bangalore, Since Oct 2019• Leading finance initiatives organization-wide.• Builds deep relationships with onsite stakeholders to be in a position to influence decisions.• Understanding the requirements under projects and connecting them back with internal finance and external operation and business teams• Channelizing, Reporting, and following up on assigned projects regularly• Evaluating improvements in different steps/processes involved.• Strategic Initiatives - Contribute to organizations growth plans, provide thought leadership by researching trends & implementation related to M&A• Leading SAP implementation project for GDS entities

Education

• Bharathidasan University

  B.Com, Finance & Commerce

  1996 — 1999

• St. Joseph's College

  PG DBA, Business Management

  1999 — 2000

• Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli

  PG CSM, Strategic Management