Asha Singh

Results-driven Finance Professional with extensive international experience in managing end-to-end finance operations and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. Renowned for adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments, with a strong track record in spearheading digital transformation and enhancing process efficiencies. Skilled in mentoring high-performing teams, optimizing processes, and leading complex projects to drive substantial cost savings and operational improvements. Proficient in conveying complex financial information to varied audiences.

• Oracle Fusion
• Service Delivery Model
• Vat Project
• Women in Leadership (Bengaluru/India)
• Forex Project
• Clubcard forecasting model
• Representing India in Global Management Program
• Employee restructure project
• Balance Sheet Project
• Listen & Fix Project
• Report Rationalization
• POSH board member
• Leading Athkheliyaan
• Reporting Services Standards project (SBP)

• Finance Chair, FM - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., North Carolina, NC, 2020-01-01, Present, Administer the preparation of financial statements and working capital management efforts while ensuring strict adherence to tax and audit compliance standards., Conduct financial planning, including development of cash flow projections and formulation of long-term financial strategies to guide organization's sustainable growth., Implement vital financial controls by overseeing all accounting functions to maintain integrity and accuracy of financial data., Foster strong relationships with vendors and banking partners for mutually beneficial collaborations., Develop and implement robust finance policies by establishing clear guidelines and procedures to enhance financial governance and compliance., Direct transformative journey in finance technology while leveraging innovative tools and processes., Headed reform of treasury doctrines to optimize cash management and investment strategies.
• FP&A Leader, AVP - Standard Chartered Bank, India | Singapore, 2019-01-01, 2020-01-01, Led dynamic team of seven skilled professionals, tasked with analyzing cost-benefit dynamics of investments and projects, and formulating/executing strategies with operational leaders to achieve targeted outcomes., Maintained responsibility for financial governance, reporting, and expenditure management as well as collaborated with operational leaders to meet targeted objectives., Spearheaded global industry benchmarking initiative in coordination with McLagan by evaluating cost drivers for Risk & CFCC function to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency., Secured leadership position within GFS Management team for cost performance optimization within Risk & CFCC function, including matrix reporting structure to function's CFO to deliver tailored control, insightful analysis, and effective management, valuing at $1B., Received recognition for implementing business partnering operating model for Standard Chartered Bank India in short timeframe., Facilitated financial collaboration with operational teams by revamping and refining team structures and role definitions., Administered digital transformation efforts within finance domain by leveraging Lean Analysis principles, standardization practices, and establishment of Digital Data Store, enhancing data visualization capabilities through Tableau.
• Finance Manager, Customer Finance UK&I, Tesco Ireland, Ireland, 2015-01-01, 2017-01-01, Oversaw robust financial planning for €63M Opex budget within Ireland CMO, encompassing critical areas such as loyalty, advertising, trade driving, price, promotion, and insight., Reported directly to Ireland's CFO, entailing ongoing accountability for conducting weekly and periodic reviews of overall performance, year-to-date plans, and budgets., Directed multiple complex and cost-saving projects, including Forex project by delivering innovative solutions., Guided skilled team of six professionals tasked with managing Clubcard, Coupons, and Corporate Marketing expenditures in UK and Ireland, including strategic planning, performance assessment, procurement-to-payment (P2P) oversight, balance sheet management, reporting, and budgeting., Attained substantial savings of €5M and garnered recognition from Ireland CEO by spearheading initiative to identify irregularities and redefine VAT refund recognition process., Assumed additional responsibility by taking lead on Forex project for establishing price model to mitigate impact of Euro-GBP FX fluctuations and maintain market stability in face of competition., Led cost portfolio of £1B+ in Opex associated with loyalty programs, promotional activities, advertising, and customer research., Transitioned marketing finance role to India and stabilized processes through management of Marketing Transformation project.
• Business Analyst, Tesco Ireland, Ireland, 2013-01-01, 2014-01-01, Collaborated with team consisting of CEO, COO, CFO, HR, and ER directors to present business case to board., Held accountability for long-term planning of substantial €0.3B Opex budget dedicated to payroll of 150 stores, marking natural progression in responsibilities., Acted as designated representative of Ireland Retail Finance team in absence of Finance Manager, demonstrating reliability and expertise in financial matters., Evaluated overall performance and productivity of stores' payroll by leading and facilitating weekly, periodic, and quarterly reviews with key stakeholders, including COO, CFO, Regional Directors, and HR Director., Enabled in-depth analysis of long-term savings versus one-time investments by spearheading acceleration of employee restructuring project by developing comprehensive Finance Model.
• Ireland Relationship & Transformation Leader, Tesco, India | Ireland, 2017-01-01, Directed establishment of Governance Engagement Model, complete with defined KPIs to enhance team productivity in Bengaluru., Played pivotal role in redefinition of Finance Verticals and Team structure, including roles/responsibilities to optimize efficiency., Drove successful implementation of Oracle Fusion to standardize processes and reporting, resulting in targeted FTE reduction.
• Team Lead Retail Finance | Finance Analyst, Tesco, India | Ireland, 2006-01-01, 2013-01-01, Led and stabilized team of five members for budgeting, month-end close processes, and weekly/monthly reporting of KPIs, managing €0.5B Opex budget encompassing Store Expenses, Payroll, Stockloss, Preopening, and Redundancy., Streamlined reporting processes and enhanced data-driven insights by initiating conceptualization/execution of KPI reporting system., Led onsite project to gain comprehensive understanding of end-to-end processes and systems by preparing business case with risk mitigation options for the Balance Sheet.

Harvard Division of Continuing Education

Issued Sep 2022Issued Sep 2022

Credential ID 231U-O61U-ACHN