Vasan Vms

About Vasan Vms

I possess thirty years of expertise in Finance & Accounting, emphasizing proactive and goal-driven approaches. My expertise lies in driving financial transformation, capital optimization, and sustainable growth, making me a trusted advisor to the CXOs. I excel in contributing to a company\'s advancement and bolstering its financial success through meticulous short-term and long-term planning.I hold the CMA and CGMA credential, which demonstrates my expertise and commitment to the highest standards of financial and business management.Currently, I am leading Global Treasury, Procurement, and Finance Operations at Sonata Software, a $1B+ leading modernization engineering company.Key Achievements- Negotiated a high value $ M&A loan at competitive rates, optimizing capital deployment for strategic growth- Resolved complex compliance issues, enhancing governance standards and earning recognition from stakeholders- Successfully closed due diligence for multiple VC investments at Mela Ventures- Guided deep-tech startups on governance and financial discipline- Drove revenue growth from $400M to $1.07B at Mindtree by leveraging data-driven decisions and strategic financial planning- Led FP & A, Treasury, and Revenue functions, enabling data-informed decision-making and financial automation- Achieved 50% revenue growth without additional headcount in Revenue function- Led operations of a $200M business vertical. achieving 50% revenue growth through process optimization- Headed Mindtree’s US Finance operations from New Jersey for ~3 years- Built and mentored high-performing global finance teams, fostering collaboration and leadership development.My core competencies include Treasury, revenue recognition and forecasting, financial audits, contract negotiations, payroll accounting, FP & A, MIS, and portfolio performance review.

Experience

1. Head - Treasury

   Sonata Software

   Jun 2024 — Present · Bangalore, IN

   Head global treasury operations, focusing on cash flow optimization and forex risk mitigation. I have successfully negotiated a high value $ M&A loan, enhancing financial efficiency and streamlining treasury operations. Collaborating closely with the CFO and other leaders, I provide transparent treasury insights and compliance updates. Additionally, I oversee procurement and finance for a key subsidiary, driving gross margin improvement and reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).Achievements: I resolved a complex compliance issue, strengthening governance standards and enhancing stakeholder confidence. I also led a cross-functional team, fostering collaboration and high performance across finance and procurement functions.

Education

• Madurai Kamaraj University

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

  1987 — 1990

• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

  CMA|CGMA, Management Accountant

  2015

• The ICFAI University, Dehradun

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

  2011