Shamshalam Basha K M
Finance Director @PwC
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WORK HISTORY
Finance Director @PwC
Pune, IN
On secondment to Nielsen IQ (NIQ), Pune as Head of Finance, managing a team of 700+ Finance Professionals across 5 hubs (India, Asia, Europe, LATAM and North America).• Spearheading Finance Operations stabilizing and streamlining end-to-end processes across R2R, FP & A, P2P, O2C, Procurement, Risk & Compliance, Tax and Audit Teams, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financials to the Executive Committee.• Leading a finance transformation program, redesigning organizational structures and workflows to enhance agility, scalability, and cost efficiency. Delivered annual savings of $4M as part of transformation effort.• Established governance frameworks and KPIs to monitor operational health, ensuring sustainable process excellence.• Leading global SOX readiness program, achieving first‑year 100% compliance across 240+ entities and strengthening internal controls to reduce control deficiencies by 40%.• Implemented enterprise‑wide finance data governance framework, reduced regulatory risk exposure by 35%, and enhanced data security controls.
EDUCATION
Bharathidasan University
M.B.A., Finance & Operations
Karnatak University
M.Com., Advanced Accounting & Taxation
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
Integrated Programme in Business Analytics, Business Analytics
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
FCMA, CGMA, Accounting and Business/Management
ABOUT SHAMSHALAM BASHA K M
As a Global Finance Leader with 20+ years of experience across Shell and multinational environments, I specialize in driving finance transformation, strategic FP & A, and digital innovation that enables sustainable business growth. My career spans leadership roles in Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and cross‑border assignments in India and Europe, where I have consistently delivered high‑quality operating plans and enhanced financial performance.Recognized with Shell’s Group CIO Award, I bring a proven track record of leading finance digital transformation initiatives, embedding operational excellence, and building high‑performing teams. My expertise includes strategic planning, business partnering, and leveraging technology to modernize finance functions.As a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) with certifications in PMP®, Lean Six Sigma, ScrumMaster, SAFe Agilist, and ITIL v4, I combine financial acumen with strong program management and process improvement skills. This unique blend positions me to lead finance organizations through change, unlock efficiencies, and support executive decision‑making at scale.I am passionate about shaping the future of finance — enabling organizations to move beyond traditional reporting into predictive insights, digital solutions, and strategic leadership. My goal is to contribute as a trusted partner to the C‑suite, driving transformation and preparing organizations for the next era of growth.
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