Shashank Sawant
AGM IT @ LANXESS | ACA, CPA, SAP Fi
- Role
- Agm IT Applications and Processes India Region at LANXESS
- Location
- Thane, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shashank Sawant
As the AGM IT Applications and Processes for the India region at LANXESS, a global leader in specialty chemicals, I lead the regional project management, resource management, process improvement, and stakeholder relationship management functions. With over 16 years of experience in IT and finance, I have successfully delivered multiple projects involving SAP FI, business analytics, machine learning, and software development across various customer environments and industries. I am passionate about driving excellence and innovation in IT service delivery, ensuring the alignment of IT solutions with the business needs and goals of LANXESS. I have a proven track record of strategizing, planning, executing, and managing complex IT projects within defined time, quality, and budget parameters. I also have a strong background in accounting and finance, holding the CPA, CA, and Company Secretary credentials, which enable me to provide strategic insights and guidance to the senior management and stakeholders. My core competencies include project management, SAP FI, business analysis, team motivation, analytical skills, and client relationship management.
Experience
Agm IT Applications and Processes India Region
Jun 2007 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Company Profile : LANXESS India Private Ltd, Chemical Manufacturing Company with Global presence across 28 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of plastics, rubber, intermediates and specialty chemicals Key Result Areas: Leading the Regional Project Management, resource management, process improvement, Stakeholder relationship management and liaison & coordination Exhibiting a stellar role in strategizing project activities such as: scoping, estimation, tracking, change & release management, delivery management and post implementation support End to End Implementation for SAP FI (AR/AP, AA GL, TAX, DME) involving Configuration, Testing User Training, Cutover & Hypercare. Responsible for existing Applications and Programs in development to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness of those program. Review requests for program changes required to meet needs of Business and changes in tax legislation Plan, assign and direct the activities of functional and technical personnel involved in the design, development and systems analysis functions required to create new applications programs or install and implement software purchased from outside vendors Manage external Global Vendor (IT) against Performance deliverables and ensure quality as per the LANXESS Standards (Accenture +Atos) Provide technical information and advice the Management on changes to existing application and implementation of new applications Identify potential and groom team members in new target areas for optimal utilization of their capacity and ability
Education
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
CA, Accounting and Finance
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Company Secreatry, Company Secretary
2007 — 2012
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
ACA, Chartered Accountant
1994 — 2002
Great Lakes Institute of Management
Post Graduate Program in Business Analytics and Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Machine Learning
2018 — 2019
Institute of Project Management
PMI, Project Management
2012 — 2012
CPA Australia
CPA
2019 — 2019
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