Vib Sakaria

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ABOUT VIB SAKARIA

Financial Data Transformation Strategy Alfa-Laval PLC (1994) Led a pioneering digital transformation to modernize finance operations and enable insight-driven business decisions. In 1994, I spearheaded a strategic transformation initiative at Alfa-Laval PLC Global to build the company’s first financial analysis database—redefining how financial and customer data was accessed, processed, and utilized. The goal was to shift from manual, siloed reporting to a fully integrated, real-time decision support system—an early example of digital transformation in finance. Using slice-and-dice methodology, we implemented an automated, on-demand data extraction process from the mainframe to Forest & Trees, a PC-based analytical tool. This became the backbone of the company’s reporting architecture—tightly integrated with day-to-day operations and designed to scale with business needs. Transformation Highlights: • Reduced annual financial closing from 3 months to just 2–3 weeks • Delivered timely, transparent quarterly reporting across departments • Enabled consistent, real-time access to key financial and customer data • Empowered stakeholders at Alfa-Laval Liquid Food and later Tetra Pak with data-driven insights • Laid strategic foundations for after-sales intelligence and modern CRM integration To support cultural adoption, I introduced a clear operational metaphor: “A cargo ship docks to collect raw data (mainframe), delivers it to internal units (PC tools), where it’s cleaned and transformed into actionable business knowledge.” As demand grew, the system evolved to include Excel, SQL, and other tools, creating a scalable ecosystem for financial and customer intelligence. This initiative not only improved operational efficiency but also catalyzed a new mindset across finance, sales, and IT—demonstrating the power of strategic data transformation. Ultimately, the project aligned with the company’s mission to “Protects what’s good” by ensuring data integrity, improving trust in business processes, and driving long-term stakeholder value.