Somanath Iyer

About Somanath Iyer

At Microsoft, my focus on developing long-term strategies for cloud capital, inventory, and logistics spend has led to significant advancements in the company\'s supply chain efficiency and cost management. My competencies in scaling teams, finance capability development, and supply chain model design have been honed over my tenure, particularly in my role as Group Finance Manager in Cloud Logistics & Supply Chain.With a keen eye for strategic cost-saving initiatives and a dedication to driving financial analysis and process improvements, my efforts are aimed at enabling Microsoft\'s cloud infrastructure business to thrive. Emphasizing data-driven decision-making, I strive for excellence in business case development, leadership alignment, and fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion through mentoring and early career recruitment initiatives.

Experience

1. Group Finance Manager - Cloud Supply Chain and Logistics

   Microsoft

   Sep 2024 — Present

   Long term strategy and execution of cloud capital, inventory and logistics spend- Business case development, RFP and Vendor Selection analysis, Insourcing vs Outsourcing analysis lead- Scaling up teams, team management and employee growth development- Finance capability development grounds up including system development, metrics development, cost saving strategies and process development- Supply chain model design, ROI and business case analysis, Leadership alignment on key Go/No - Go decisions- Early career Finance recruitment, D&I initiatives, Mentoring and Coaching team members- Recognition across Finance (CFO awards) and Cloud Supply chain (CSCP) for cross functional leadership and business partnership

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Engineering

• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

  PGDST

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  MBA

Skills

• Training
• Marketing
• Sap
• Due Diligence
• Change Management
• Business Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Market Research
• Financial Analysis
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Budgeting
• Analytical Skills
• Program Management
• Sales
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Planning
• Risk Management
• Management
• Investments
• Strategy
• Data Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Requirements Gathering
• Corporate Finance
• Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Forecasting
• Leadership
• Budgets
• Finance
• Project Planning
• Mergers & Acquisitions