Vino Babu

About Vino Babu

Dynamic and results-driven finance professional with extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, strategic financial operations, budget management, and financial systems implementation. Proven expertise in leading core financial functions—including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, reporting, long-term strategic planning, opportunity analysis, and risk management—to support and drive organizational growth. Adept at streamlining internal processes, implementing more efficient financial systems, and supporting due diligence efforts during mergers and acquisitions to ensure seamless integration and enhanced reporting accuracy.Key Career Highlights:•Led multiple enterprise-wide financial system transformation projects, ensuring successful implementation within scope, budget, and timeline by managing cross-functional teams and aligning stakeholders to strategic objectives.•Developed and implemented financial models for accruals, reinsurance, revenue forecasting, membership growth, and cost optimization, leading to enhanced accuracy in business projections and operational efficiency.•Improved reporting accuracy and reduced processing time by collaborating closely with business users to redesign workflows and introduce automation where applicable.•Directed budgeting and forecasting processes for annual operating plans and multi-year strategic planning initiatives, resulting in improved alignment between finance and business units.•Conducted deep-dive financial analysis that identified cost savings opportunities, resulting in operational expense reductions of up to 15% across multiple business units.•Played a key role in acquisition due diligence and post-merger integration, ensuring accurate financial reporting, valuation alignment, and seamless consolidation of systems and data.•Established internal controls and financial policies, enhancing compliance with regulatory standards and reducing risk exposure.•Spearheaded transition from legacy financial systems to cloud-based platforms, increasing data integrity, improving user adoption, and reducing system downtime.•Led monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to senior leadership and external stakeholders.•Mentored and developed high-performing finance teams, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within financial operations.

Experience

1. Svp- Accounting and Financial Systems

   Maximus

   Aug 2022 — Present · Tysons Corner, VA, US

Education

• Thiagarajar College of Engineering

  B.E., Mechanical Engineering

  1991 — 1995

• IBS Hyderabad

  CFA, Finance

• University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

  MBA, Finance

  2002 — 2005

• University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance

Skills

• Budgets
• Finance
• Program Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Internal Controls
• Cash Flow
• Revenue Recognition
• Strategic Planning
• Forecasting
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Analysis
• Access
• Auditing
• Analysis
• Budgeting
• Analytical Skills
• Leadership
• Accounting
• Risk Management
• Variance Analysis
• Project Management
• Internal Audit
• Financial Modeling
• Business Process Improvement
• Financial Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Access
• Erp