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SANJAY NARA,

CPA

Dallas, TX 75251 nsanjay1@yahoo.com

SENIOR FINANCE PROFESSIONAL, Fortune 50 international experience Extensive global expertise in corporate finance, financial planning & analysis, P&L management, business partnering, controllership and shared services with Fortune 50 companies. Recognized for outstanding performance by Fortune 50 CFO and promoted in 6 months; voted best participant in a 3 month finance leadership program. Core member of finance team that established Global Business Services and $500M business plan for a Fortune 50 electronics retailer. Established international subsidiary, spearheaded China market entry, Japan & China finance manager, drove Asia-Pacific accounting consolidation, first employee of Fortune 10 subsidiary. Strategic partner with senior business management in establishing growth plans and helping deliver financial results.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial planning & analysis Business partnering Management reporting Team management

Financial modelling Budgeting & forecasting Shared Services and outsourcing P&L management

Controllership Project management Acquisition integration International expansion

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL Dallas, TX 2010 ~ Global financial services Company with revenues of $1.3B and operations in 192 Countries

Director Finance planning & Analysis Report to the VP- Finance. Responsible for global financial analysis, senior management reporting, annual planning, forecasting and executive analytical support. Built, coached and direct a new corporate FPA team high ratings from team members for communication, setting clear expectations and team management. Delivered major improvements to financial analysis and management reporting while reducing timelines- provided actionable financial information and analysis to senior management. Lead the 2012 annual planning process across the Enterprise initiated several process improvements that improved accuracy while reducing complexity and turnaround times. Finance business partner to 6 EVPs, covering over $250M of annual expenses ability to clearly communicate with non-finance management and align cost with business needs. Ensured quality and accuracy of financial information to facilitate business decision making.
BEST BUY Minneapolis, MN Worlds largest consumer electronics retailer with revenues of $50 billion.

2009 ~ 2010

Sr Manager, International Finance Strategic planning, business partnering, financial analysis, controllership, budgeting and variance analysis, shared services strategy, global program management. Global Business Services (GBS) strategy and implementation member of core team that established the strategic plan and structure around GBS, including financial integration with international subsidiaries.

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 Owned GBS business plan and financials (target annual cost benefit of $450~$500M)- high degree of partnering with business leaders, external consultants and executive management. International Controllership in partnership with Country finance teams. Consolidation, analysis and executive reporting of International business ($10B+) drove business decision making with strategic analysis that resulted in 5%+ category sales increase within 6 months. Drove process integration and improvements between International and US operations resulting in cost avoidance in headcount and other SGA by over $1M. ALBERTSONS / SUPERVALU Boise Idaho Fortune 50 grocery Retail Company with revenues of $44 billion. 2005 ~ 2008

Corporate Finance & Planning 3 year strategic planning; annual planning and budgeting, executive reporting, Business partnering, financial analysis, consolidations, forecasting, special projects, international expansion Spearheaded the 3 year strategic plan ($44B income statement, $18B balance sheet) and annual plan during time of organizational transition and acquisition performed several process improvements, reduced lead times and increased accuracy. Led financial modelling for $18B sale of Albertsons. Written appreciation from the CFO and Group VP- Finance and a promotion within 6 months for outstanding performance. Finance lead of cross functional group that established an international shared services subsidiary target savings of $40M+ over 4 years, exceeded year 1 target. Drove the integration of two complex financial reporting systems after merger- consolidated business view of legacy operations to drive informed executive decision making. ____________________________________ WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES USA & Bangalore - India 2002 ~ 2005 Global IT company with revenues of $4+ billion and operations in over 30 countries. Business Finance Manager, Corporate Finance Global revenue reporting and analysis; P&L management; business reviews and forecasts; competitive analysis; executive reporting, finance manager for Japan and China subsidiaries, SOX compliance. Voted the best participant (out of 35) in the Wipro Finance Leadership Program. Spearheaded due diligence for China market entry, prepared business case and secured corporate approval within 4 months (target 6 months+). Business support for pricing & customer negotiations- new business of over $180 million. ____________________________________ Work experience prior to 2002 includes an Internet start-up, FORD MOTORS subsidiary and PRICEWATERHOUSE in India Hired as the first employee of Ford subsidiary in India. Managed capital acquisitions against a $150M budget, pricing analysis, FP&A, treasury, cost management and legal compliance. Instrumental in establishing the Ford business services centre to consolidate accounting functions from 8 countries to India reduced SGA by over 25%. Audit Experience with PW included annual, internal and tax audits, due diligence studies and internal controls assessments.

EDUCATION

Certified Public Accountant Associate Chartered Accountant Associate Company Secretary Bachelor of Commerce

USA India India India

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