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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Toptal member since August 26, 2026
Bio
A seasoned finance and operations leader with 33 years of experience, Rajesh brings deep expertise in finance transformation, shared services, GCCs, FP&A, controllership, and process optimization. Known for building high-performing teams and delivering measurable business impact, he combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to solve complex challenges and create sustainable value for clients.
Education Highlights
Bachelor's Degree
St. Xavier's College
Certification Highlights
Management Development Program
Harvard Business Publishing
Expertise
- Digital Transformation
- Finance
- Global Team Management
- Operations
- Order to Cash (O2C)
- Record to Report (R2R)
- SAP Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- Shared Services
Work Experience
Consultant
2024 - 2026
Paychex
- Set up a Finance Shared Services Center in India covering accounts payable, procurement, T&E, collections, R2R, and FP&A.
- Enhanced procurement and facilities operations through vendor optimization, RFP frameworks, automation, and improved governance.
- Led GCC transformation for Paychex India across operations, HR, finance, procurement, admin, facilities, and shared services.
- Improved operations by implementing service delivery best practices, leadership playbooks, career frameworks, and balanced scorecards.
- Redesigned operating models, strengthening governance, process controls, SLAs/KPIs, and security.
- Partnered with global finance leadership to transform finance and audit, including organization redesign, insourcing, payroll, T&E, and internal audit.
Focus areas: Procurement, Operations, Governance, Audits, Shared Services, SAP Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C), Record to Report (R2R), AI, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting
Consultant | Advisor
2024 - 2025
Renovare Healthcare Solutions Pvt Ltd
- Streamlined finance and administration functions with a focus on core accounting, audit readiness, and compliance.
- Strengthened budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, improving financial discipline.
- Advised the CEO on fundraising opportunities from different sources.
Focus areas: Finance, Administration, Accounting, Audits, Compliance, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Controllership/Accounting
Vice President – Shared Services
2023 - 2024
ITC Integrated Business Services Limited
- Conceptualized and initiated setup of shared services for ITC Limited as a separate subsidiary company to deliver finance and accounting, procurement, and human resources services.
- Adopted a transformative approach to move work into the shared services organization by adopting industry best practices to deliver outcomes in a standardized and cost-effective manner.
- Set up the SSC company structure for finance, administration, HR, and payroll.
- Handled the finance and administration of the shared services company—accounting, financial reporting, audit, budgeting and forecasting, compliance, internal controls, and risk management.
Focus areas: Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Digital Transformation, Operations, Governance, Audits, Shared Services, Administration, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Forecasting, SAP Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C), Record to Report (R2R), Payroll & Benefits, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Controllership/Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting
Vice President – Finance Shared Services
2021 - 2023
Syniverse
- Defined the strategy and vision for the shared services center, aligning it with the company's goals and objectives.
- Set up and transformed shared services operations in India and Costa Rica, overseeing the implementation of core functions, including procure-to-pay (P2P), general accounting, accounts receivable, tax, and FP&A.
- Championed transformation and automation efforts, leveraging advanced workflows and tools.
- Served actively as a member of the board of directors for the company's wholly-owned subsidiary in India and joint venture company.
- Handled finance and accounting, financial reporting, audit, compliance, internal controls, and risk management for the India subsidiary company.
Focus areas: Finance, Accounting, Taxation, Operations, Audits, Shared Services, Administration, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting, Forecasting, SAP Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C), Record to Report (R2R), Payroll & Benefits, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Global Team, Global Team Management, Controllership/Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, General Ledgers, Financial Analysis, SAP Concur, Billing & Collections, Revenue Analysis
Director – Shared Services & Business Operations
2019 - 2021
DXC Technology
- Oversaw annual budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, month-end close, capital expenditure, and investment review and approval, monthly business reviews, and ad hoc reporting of the workplace and mobility SBU.
- Identified cost reduction opportunities and implemented plans to reduce the support function cost of finance.
- Provided business insights and drove strategic programs to improve profit margins.
- Led a global team of over 3500+ FTEs across India, Europe, China, and Mexico delivery centers covering a complete range of finance and accounting services (P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A, and payroll).
- Implemented digital transformation across finance shared services. Introduced over 40 BOTs and other automations to support process transformation in partnership with UiPath.
- Became a member of the India leadership team to support India operations.
Focus areas: Digital Transformation, Operations, Governance, Shared Services, Taxation, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Forecasting, SAP Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C), Record to Report (R2R), Payroll & Benefits, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Global Team, Process Improvement, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Controllership/Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, General Ledgers, Financial Analysis, SAP Concur, Billing & Collections, Revenue Analysis
Vice President – BPO North Americas CPRD & Media Entertainment & Utilities Accounts
2017 - 2019
Capgemini
- Led a global team of 2,500+ FTEs across delivery centers in India, Poland, China, Brazil, and Guatemala, serving 12 multinational clients, delivering high-quality finance and accounting (P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A) and procurement services.
- Shared best practices and drove digital transformation across all accounts in my portfolio.
- Oversaw account development and growth, and new logo business development.
- Engaged as a member of the management committee for BPO operations in India.
Focus areas: Procurement, Digital Transformation, Global Team Management, Global Stakeholder Management, Account Development, Operations, Record to Report (R2R), Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Global Team, Process Improvement, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting
Vice President – Finance Shared Services
2009 - 2017
Capgemini
- Set up and led shared services with a team of over 900+ FTEs across India, Poland, China, and Guatemala, providing P2P, O2C, R2A, FPA&A, and procurement services to the Capgemini Group globally.
- Transformed processes to drive standardization and reduce the finance support cost of Capgemini.
- Engaged as Head of Kolkata BPO operations and member of the India management committee.
Focus areas: Finance, Procurement, Digital Transformation, Global Team Management, Operations, Governance, Shared Services, Administration, Taxation, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting, Forecasting, SAP Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C), Record to Report (R2R), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Global Team, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, General Ledgers, Financial Analysis, SAP Concur, Billing & Collections, Invoicing
Assistant Vice President
2005 - 2009
Genpact (formerly GE Capital)
- Set up and led a 150+ team and delivered F&A (P2P, O2C, R2R) services to a Europe-based publishing company for their USA and Netherlands operations.
- Set up and led a 170+ team delivering FP&A services to GE Plastics, Momentive Performance (formerly GE Silicones and Quartz), GE Aviation, and GE Transportation businesses spanning the USA, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
- Set up and led the Finance Center of Excellence Training function in Kolkata to support operations.
Focus areas: Digital Transformation, Global Team Management, Global Stakeholder Management, Account Development, Operations, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), SAP Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C), Record to Report (R2R), Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Global Team, Process Improvement, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, General Ledgers
Head of Finance Administration & Procurement
2002 - 2005
Airtime Marketing and Sales India Pvt Ltd
- Set up and managed the entire accounting, finance, and reporting system of the company and 2 FM radio stations in line with the structure of the Group holding company in Malaysia.
- Implemented annual budgeting and MIS systems aligned with group IFRS reporting.
- Oversaw compliance, tax, audit, internal controls, and risk management.
Focus areas: Finance, Controllership/Accounting, Governance, Budgeting, Forecasting, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, General Ledgers, Billing & Collections
Executive Director
1996 - 2001
Nicco Group
- Raised venture capital funding for the business by conducting roadshows.
- Engaged actively in the restructuring of Nicco Group – Assisted and coordinated with ICICI Consulting and the faculty of Harvard Business School in the strategic restructuring of Nicco Corporation.
- Collaborated with PWC and KPMG to look for joint venture partners and disinvestment opportunities of non-core businesses to raise funds.
Focus areas: Finance
Equity Research Analyst
1996 - 1996
Alliance Hoare Securities Limited
- Prepared the in-depth performance analysis of companies to produce equity research reports.
- Liaised with fund managers on research reports prepared.
- Trained in London by the parent company analysts to create world-class equity research reports.
Focus areas: Equity Research Analysis, Equity Research
Manager – Management Accounts
1994 - 1995
Dunlop India Limited
- Oversaw the entire executive information system (MIS).
- Handled the preparation of management reports, forecasts, and budgets.
- Managed the preparation of monthly review documents.
Focus areas: Taxation, Budgeting
Manager – Audit
1993 - 1994
A.F. Ferguson and Co. (now Deloitte)
- Prepared and implemented client-specific audit programs.
- Worked for major clients, including companies like Tata Iron and Steel Co., Siemens (India), Hindustan Lever Ltd., ANZ Grindlays Bank, and HSBC Bank.
- Conducted specialized internal and tax audits for clients.
Focus areas: Audits, Taxation
Education
1987 - 1989
Bachelor's Degree in Science
St. Xavier's College - India
Certifications
AUGUST 2014 - PRESENT
Management Development Program
Harvard Business Publishing
JUNE 2007 - PRESENT
Green Belt
GE
NOVEMBER 1992 - PRESENT
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
ICAI
Skills
Finance
Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting, Forecasting, Order to Cash (O2C), Record to Report (R2R), Taxation, Equity Research Analysis, Equity Research
Output Software
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
Other
Operations, Governance, Finance, Administration, Compliance, Shared Services, Digital Transformation, SAP Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Business Writing, presentation skills, Complex Problem Solving, Global Team, Global Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Global Team Management, Controllership/Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, Audits, Payroll & Benefits, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Microsoft Visio, Tally ERP, SAP HANA, Board Presentations, Public Speaking, Account Development, General Ledgers, Financial Analysis, Billing & Collections, Invoicing, Revenue Analysis, Procurement, AI, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, SAP Concur
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