Suman Das

About Suman Das

With over 18 years of experience in finance and accounting, I am a seasoned and versatile Financial Controller at A.P. Moller - Maersk, the world\'s largest container shipping company. My mission is to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple regions and business units.I have a proven track record of delivering financial insights, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision-making for the company\'s growth and profitability. I have successfully managed and led several projects, such as implementing a new ERP system, streamlining the closing and reporting cycles, and enhancing the internal control framework. I have also developed strong analytical skills and a keen understanding of the shipping and logistics industry. I am passionate about learning new technologies and best practices to optimize financial performance and add value to the organization.

Experience

1. Finance Business Partner

   A.P. Moller - Maersk

   Apr 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

   Partner with Area teams to develop and deliver standardized, recurring financial reports, including weekly/monthly reports, Area Performance Review, internal control and transactional KPIs that support operational and strategic decision-making.• Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency in transactional finance processes, supporting optimization of the Reporting framework through automation and best practices.• Design and deliver robust forecasting and budgeting tools that enhance visibility into business fundamentals and reduce cycle times for planning activities.• Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects aimed at improving forecasting accuracy, optimizing cost structures, and enhancing strategic alignment between finance, operations, and commercial teams.• Own and manage the Vendor Scorecard process, ensuring timely performance updates and alignment with key financial and operational targets.• Build and automate master data templates and reporting files to streamline the production of offline financial models and ad-hoc business analysis.• Deliver on-demand financial reports, variance analysis, and scenario modeling to address dynamic business requirements and support leadership decision-making.• Evaluate external economic conditions and assess their impact on business operations and financial performance.• Influence long-term tactical decisions through advanced knowledge and in-depth understanding of the financial function and broader business context.• Routinely resolve issues independently using well-established procedures, but consult on complex or non-routine matters as needed.• Possess a strong understanding of inter dependencies between finance and other business functions, enabling integrated decision-making and collaboration.

Education

• University of Calcutta

  B.Com(Hons.), Commerce

  1998 — 2000

• CIMA

  CGMA Adv Dip MA (Management Accounting), Finance and Business Management

• Hare School

  HS, Commerce

  1996 — 1997

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  M.Com, Finance & Accounts

  2015

• Ballygunge Govt. High School

  Madhyamik

  1986 — 1995