Tejan Tupsoundar

About Tejan Tupsoundar

Hey there! I’m Tejan - the guy who genuinely enjoys untangling finance processes most…

Experience

1. Process Expert

   Smith Nephew

   Jul 2021 — Present

   Global problem-solver: Managed AP operations across 8+ regions - from the UK to LATAM to APAC - ensuring no invoice slipped through the cracks and no vendor was left hanging. Process transformer: Led the successful transition of 6 AP processes across EMEA & APAC, resulting in a 25% boost in invoice turnaround speed - without sacrificing accuracy. Tech-savvy finance pro: Optimized tools like SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, iScala, and Ariba to reduce manual touchpoints by 20% and bring sanity to chaotic workflows.🤝 Connector across teams: Bridged the gaps between R2R, GL, and Procurement to align finance operations, ensure audit readiness, and create true cross-functional momentum. Crisis-preventer: Identified and helped recover €150K+ in overdue supplier payments before escalation - keeping vendors happy and the business protected. Financial storyteller: Cleaned up ledgers, cleared GR/IR backlogs, and made sure the numbers told the truth - on time, every time.🧠 Finance with foresight: Didn’t just run the engine - improved it, challenged the status quo, and helped future-proof AP for a growing global business.