Suresha Kantikar

About Suresha Kantikar

Finance and accounting transformation leader delivered AI-led value-stream redesign across P2P, O2C, and R2R, achieving 40–50% cycle-time reduction, 30–35% manual effort elimination, 95–98% error reduction,>65% touchless, and 12–18 month payback- PMP Certified and results-driven Senior Delivery Manager with 15 years of experience in Finance and Accounts, Global Service Delivery, Business Process Transformation and reengineering with Adherence to GAAP and IFRS- Proven expertise in leading large teams (including remote teams) exceeding 100 members- Proven success in leading end‑to‑end transitions, stabilizing operations, and delivering SLAs- Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and driving operational excellence- Empathetic leader expertized in coaching and mentoring to unlock potential and build capabilities.

Experience

1. Senior Delivery Manager F & a and Sox

   Tata Consultancy Services

   May 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Managing Finance and Accounts operations activities for Airplane manufacturing client including FinancialReporting, Variance Analysis, Account Reconciliations, Revenue Management and Project Accounting processesManage multiple client stakeholders as per predefined governance metrics as well as on demand discussionsConduct Monthly Board Review meeting with Leadership and other stakeholders to review monthly performance of the operational teamsDrive process enhancement and reengineering projects across all Finance and Accounts towers to standardize workflows, eliminate waste, digitize controls, and deliver measurable gains in cost aligning to strategic roadmapManaging Resources and Creating a job description for requirements and special qualifications for the new transitions and prioritized list of jobManaging multiple KPIs to achieve contractual obligations and baseline SALs. Solutions to critical reporting activities to streamline the new processesReview and Analyze VOC/Effectiveness metrics and create actions plans and CTQs based on the feedback for improved client satisfactionDefine owners, reviewers, approvers, and cadence in an SOP register and set risk‑based review cyclesManaging SOX compliance team and assisting in preparation and implementation of risk-based audit plan to assess and report.Regularly review and monitor compliance efforts, identifying and addressing any control deficienciesPrepare and participate in internal and external audits, ensuring all required documentation and evidence are availableConduct regular team meetings and one‑on‑ones with team members to ensure alignment on goals, surface risks early, remove blockers, and track progress against clear KPIs and action plans

Education

• The Oxford college of Business Administration Bangalore

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and HRM

  2007 — 2009

• Y A Patil Commerce Collage Indi

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Financial Reporting
• Management Consulting
• Business Intelligence
• IT Strategy
• Business Analysis
• Crm
• Business Process
• Financial Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Sap R/3