Yagneshwar Sreekanth

About Yagneshwar Sreekanth

GCC / SSC LEADER | BUILDING SCALABLE GLOBAL CAPABILITY CENTRES & FUTURE-READY ORGANIZATIONSMost executives manage what exists — I build what doesn’t.With over 25 years of experience in Shared Services, and GCC leadership, I specialize in designing, building, and scaling Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and multi function Shared Services (FSS) that deliver strategic value, digital innovation, and measurable business outcomes.Across organizations like IBM, Dell, American Express, IRIS and GEI, I’ve led multi-functional operations (Finance, HR, Admin(WPS), Legal) scaling teams from inception to 1,500+ FTEs and transforming traditional SSCs into globally recognized COEs. THE DUAL PERSPECTIVE:I bring a combination of operational architecture and board-level governance — a balance rarely found together.Having built global finance operations from the ground up and served in board and advisory roles, I view transformation from both strategic and executional lenses, which helps me align financial strategy with enterprise growth and performance accountability. HOW I APPROACH FINANCE LEADERSHIP:Finance should not just measure performance — it should act as Strategic Business Partner.My leadership approach focuses on: Building GCCs as strategic value centers, integrating business, digital, and people transformation. Driving digital finance initiatives through technology and innovation Developing future-ready leaders, embedding accountability, agility, and innovation in every layer.Awarded the “Best Finance Shared Services Leader”EXPERTISE: GCC & Shared Services Strategy and Transformation Financial Planning, FP & A, P&L and EBITDA Optimization Global Finance Operations – O2C, P2P, R2R, FP & A, Controllership, Treasury Governance, Risk & Compliance (SOX, IFRS, Indian Statutory) Business Process Reengineering | Digital Transformation | Automation (AI/RPA/ERP) Stakeholder Management | Global Leadership Collaboration (US, UK, EMEA, APAC) Organizational Design | Leadership Development | Performance Culture VISION & PURPOSE:I build finance organizations that outlast individuals — systems that scale, leaders who inspire, and cultures that drive continuous improvement.Currently mentoring startups at T-Hub and pursuing AI studies at IIT Ropar. I’m exploring how artificial intelligence and digital finance can redefine business models, decision-making, and enterprise value.If an organization is transforming, expanding, or building its next-generation capability centre, that’s where my expertise creates the highest impact.

Experience

1. Gcc Leader - Global - Enabling Services - Center of Excellence - Coe

   GUS Education India

   Sep 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Key Achievement: Established and expanded Global Finance Shared Service Centre from inception, delivering end-to-end finance operations across P2P, O2C, R2R, FP & A, and financial reporting functions for global operations.• Spearheaded financial planning and strategy with C-suite, managing annual budgets and EBITDA targets while directing board-level reviews of financials, risks, and strategy decisions.• Led a team of over 700 members in Finance Shared Services, delivering FP & A, controllership, and accounting operations, while ensuring timely financial consolidation.• Oriented with global CXO, VP, and Director-level stakeholders to align and execute financial strategy, achieving P&L responsibility and EBITDA targets.• Enforced digital finance transformation initiatives leveraging AI, RPA, and automation, improving efficiency by 30%.• Ensured governance frameworks for SOX compliance and regulatory adherence, including GDPR, income tax, GST, and transfer pricing.• Oversee treasury operations including cash flow management, working capital optimization, and banking relationships.• Guided talent development programs to build succession pipelines and foster a high performanceculture across the organization

Education

• Institute of Cost Accountants of India

  CMA

• Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar

  Minor in AI - Pursuing, Artificial Intelligence

• Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

  MBA - Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Finance & Strategy

• Sri Venkateswara University

  Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Accounting and Finance

Skills

• Performance Management
• Crm
• Outsourcing Management
• Shared Services Implementation
• Transition Management
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Team Management
• P&L Management
• Strategy
• Outsourcing
• Shared Services
• Offshoring
• Six Sigma
• Erp
• Sdlc
• Business Process
• Business Process Re-Engineering
• Solution Architecture
• Telecommunications
• Analysis
• People Management
• Change Management
• Bpo
• Management
• Human Resources
• Pre-Sales
• Project Planning
• IT Strategy
• Business Process Improvement
• Process Improvement
• Business Transformation
• Business Process Excellence
• Pricing Strategy
• Project Management
• Solution Design
• Service Delivery
• Profit Center Management
• Business Development
• Business Analysis