Sundar Hariharan

About Sundar Hariharan

I\'ve helped a $4M startup grow to $700M, managed 26 Shell group companies with bn-dollar balance sheets, and led finance through two M&A deals at Daimler — all as a CA who believes the best CFOs speak business, not just numbers.I specialize in commercial finance, FP & A, and finance transformation for large, complex enterprises. My edge: combining Big 4 rigor with startup speed and MNC discipline across Energy, Automotive, and Tech. The outcomes I\'m proud of: · Managed $1.6B enterprise finance as Deputy CFO at Shell Catalysts· Enabled ₹220 Cr PE/Mezzanine funding at a renewable energy scale-up· Oversaw $430M global IT contract finance across 170+ entities, 70+ countries· $12m+ cumulative bottom-line impact across my Shell tenure — spanning tax, working capital and opex efficiencies; recognized through multiple Shell EVP and CFO award nominations· Recipient of the 2021 Shell Group CIO Award — recognized for a pivotal role in a strategic insourcing initiative with annual spend of ~$190M.Chartered Accountant | Statistical modelling, demand planning & sales forecasting (XLRI)| Data Science & Analytics (Cornell)| Forex & Treasury Management (ICAI)Open to conversations on CFO, VP Finance, or Finance Transformation leadership roles. Feel free to connect or message me directly.

Experience

1. Planning Manager and Controller

   Shell

   Jun 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN

Education

• Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College

  B.Com, Accountancy, Commerce, Economics

  1998 — 2001

• Cornell University

  Data Analytics 360, Business Statistics

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Certificate in Forex and Treasury Management, Forex and Treasury Management

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  Executive Development Program in Sales Forecasting and Demand Planning

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  ACA, Finance, Law, Accountancy, Taxation

  2006

Skills

• Project Finance
• Assurance
• Corporate Finance
• External Audit
• Financial Planning
• Renewable Energy
• Business Planning
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Mis
• Financial Reporting
• Management Information Systems (Mis)
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Budgets
• Finance
• Financial Accounting
• Business Development
• Business Analysis
• Project Management
• Financial Analysis
• Valuation
• Financial Modeling
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Accounting
• Financial Projection
• Due Diligence
• Tax
• Strategy
• Ifrs
• Internal Audit
• Leadership
• Auditing