Chandra Golla

Experience

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  Sanofi India Ltd

  Mar 2004 - Jan 2006

  FP&A Manager

  • Business process improvements, establish control, Accounting & cash forecasting, Strategic planning, Annual planning, Rolling forecast, Business Partnering, management reporting• STAT reporting & Compliance, Quarterly / Annual closing of accounts, preparation of Financial Statements, Statutory & Regulatory compliances around direct & indirect taxes.

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  Oracle

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2011

  Senior Product Manager, EPM/ Hyperion

  Innovative Product Leader: Spearheading Hyperion Planning Solutions, from Customized Sector-Specific Offerings to Global EPM Reporting Applications and Integration Excellence.Excelled in driving initiatives to analyze market needs, ensuring the design and delivery of future-proof, solutions for product excellence. Managed end to end product development and Go-to-Market for customers to have best in class and Cloud ready Planning solution on Oracle Hyperion (Fusion edition)- Led the development of customized and tailored solutions for various sectors e.g. Public Sector - Led Global EPM reporting application on Hyperion that can serve as self-serve tool for customers to reduce IT expertise dependency - Led the collaboration features in Hyperion Planning - Led integration with the Hyperion products to drive single source of truth (Oracle ERP Data integrator)- Led the partner eco system and prepare them to drive value to customers Show less

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  Genpact

  Jul 2011 - Jan 2024

  Vice President, F&A Transformation Leader

  As a seasoned Finance and Accounting (F&A) Service line Leader at Genpact with over 12+ years of experience in strategic consulting for a diverse portfolio of clients from Fortune 500, optimizing their financials, and driving sustainable growth by providing strategic insights to C-Suite executives, guiding vision realization, cost optimization, growth, and serving as a key influencer in client relationships. Below are few examples of transformations delivered across client baseValue Creation• Generated $20mm (pricing management & Inventory optimization) in value creation through the integration of supply, demand, and finance via EPM digitization - Global Berry Supplier • Design Tech solution to optimize $100+ million investment –Hitech Manufacturer.• Value focused report catalogues with self-serve insight engine - 90% reduction in reports ERP/ EPM• ERP modernization from legacy platforms (Oracle, Peoplesoft, SAP, AS 400) to SAP C-Fin• Data engagement platform connecting multiple data lakes for Life science Major• Value driven reporting and Chart of Accounts, resulting to a ~80% reduction in GL accounts.Planning• Reduced planning cycle by 90% for a Retail division leveraging EPM system & Structured planning farmwork • Orchestrated Thought leadership and post-merger FP&A process design – US Media Giant• Improved forecasting accuracy by 20% through strategic alignment of plans – European Bottling & Distribution GiantDecision Support• Value chain initiate driving $45 million savings through logistics cost optimization - Life Science.• Optimized Working capital through AI-driven forecast models connecting demand, cash, and inventory levelsOperating Model• Instrumental in realizing $100 million savings through a scalable FP&A function – US Brewery.• Achieved a $20 million value by setting up an Innovation HUB with analytics POD leveraging AI & ML - US Brewery Giant. Show less

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  WitLance

  Dec 2023 - now

  Digital Transformation Advisor

  Specialized in guiding organizations through the complexities of digital evolution. With a proven track record of success, I collaborate closely with clients to assess their unique needs, develop tailored strategies, and implement innovative solutions that drive tangible resultsThis include helping clients optimize their processes, enhance their customer experiences, and unlock new opportunities for growth and efficiency.With a keen understanding of emerging trends and a commitment to continuous learning, I stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Show less