Shyam Hareendranath

About Shyam Hareendranath

Strategic finance isn’t just about managing numbers—it’s about building systems that fuel growth, enable precision, and transform complexity into clarity.\"With over 19 years of dynamic experience, I am a Chartered Accountant specializing in controllership, financial planning, and global shared services. Currently serving as Finance Director at Operative India Pvt. Ltd, I’ve architected the transformation of India’s finance function from a fully outsourced model to a robust in-house structure. I’ve led ERP and automation initiatives (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Concur, One trust, Salesforce), built finance operations across Bangalore and Pune, and developed core systems for payroll, procurement, audit, and compliance. I have successfully established Shared services operations supporting AP, GL, OTC and T&E functions for US, Israel and APAC Regions.With a proven track record at Informatica Business Solutions as Finance Controller, I successfully established shared service operations for the US, EMEA and APJ regions. I led transitions in the GST regime, designed process documentation (SOPs), and created high-performance finance teams to support global P2P, O2C, GL, and T&E operations. I’ve led ERP and automation initiatives (Peoplesoft, Oracle, Concur, Coupa, Salesforce), I collaborated closely with senior leadership on budgeting, P&L ownership, and compliance, while ensuring timely closure of audits and statutory filings. My focus has always been on streamlining finance systems to enhance accuracy, accountability, and operational efficiency.With earlier roles at Symphony Teleca and Oracle India, I gained deep exposure to Controllership, global reporting, intercompany transactions, and US GAAP/local GAAP compliance. At Oracle, I led financial closing, audit, and due diligence efforts during the Sun Microsystems acquisition. My journey started at Deloitte Haskins & Sells, where I completed my article ship (2004), laying the foundation for a strong command in audit, reporting, and statutory compliance.With a C.A. from ICAI (2008) and B.Com. from Christ College, Bangalore I bring a strategic, structured, and people-first approach to finance leadership. Whether it\'s optimizing costs, enhancing compliance, or scaling operations, I partner across business functions to unlock value and drive sustainable, forward-looking growth.

Experience

1. Director Finance India

   Operative

   Jan 2019 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Part of the India leadership team. Senior Finance Controller & Local entity Director and Shared services.India Finance• Ensuring smooth functioning across all areas of India Finance Operations, Sales Support, Procurement, Payroll, Accounting & Audit and Taxation & Compliances. Spearheading shared service set-up and setting up accounting support for US, Israel and APJ regions. • Implementing ERP system like Net suite and concur to support India as well as Global operations.• Ensuring smooth functioning across all areas of India Finance Operations, Sales Support, Procurement, Payroll, Accounting & Audit and Taxation & Compliances.• Monitoring performance, ensuring implementation of corporate policies and procedures across India region.• Identify key financial drivers and opportunities for revenue growth and cost optimization.• Business Partnering and Relationship Management. Provide guidance and support to business stakeholders• Taking ownership of the P&L results as well as working closely with Department Heads, Budget owners and Leadership Team on expected financial performance vs. plan/forecast based upon analytics such as trend analysis and modeling forward-looking scenarios.• Working with engineering and HR on driving efficiencies by monitoring story points in JIRA/OPEN AIR Reports.• Delivering strategic finance and operations initiatives across all service lines and finance functions.

Education

• Chrish College Bangalore

  Bachelor’s Degree, Commerce

  1997 — 2001

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant

  2001 — 2004

Skills

• English
• Microsoft Word
• Outlook
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Photoshop
• Customer Service
• Windows
• C
• People Management
• Java
• C++
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Accounting
• Key Account Management
• Negotiation
• Budgets
• Financial Reporting
• Html
• Editing
• Strategic Planning
• Analysis
• Teaching