Mahendar Aenepalli
Sr IT Lead, ERP Applications
Sanford
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented ERP Finance Functional Team Leader with over 16 years of experience in implementing, configuring, and supporting ERP Financial modules, alongside three years of specialized expertise in Workday Financial Management.
Proven track record in streamlining financial processes, enhancing system efficiency, and delivering tailored solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
Proficient in requirements gathering, gap analysis, system configuration, testing, and end-user training, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Expertise includes Workday Core Financial (GL/AP/AR), Accounting Center, Expenses, Procurement, Projects, Revenue Management, Assets, Cash Management, and Close & Consolidation processes.
Proficiency in multiple business processes Record-to Report (RtR) ,Procure-to-Pay (PTP), Order-to-Cash (OTC) configuration and Support Workday Financial across General Ledger, Banking & Settlements, Procurement, Expenses, and Accounting Center. and Manage condition rules, validations, business processes, and security assignments for Finance-related functionality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Sr IT Lead, ERP Applications
Natus Medical Incorporated
09.2014 - Current
- To study, document and analyze the existing business process in Finance stream.
- Worked as a Functional Consultant cum functional tester to develop functional specification for new configurations and enhancements in the modules to meet business requirements. Design, develop, test, and implement configuration changes.
- Design and configure Workday Financial modules including Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Management, and Cash Management.
- Participate in full-cycle Workday implementations and support, including testing, data conversion, UAT, and go-live support.
- Recommend improvements to financial workflows and reporting using Workday best practices and automation capabilities.
- Provided ongoing production support for Workday Financials modules including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Fixed Assets.
- Analyzed and troubleshot Workday business process frameworks (BPFs), security roles, and configuration-related issues.
- Supported month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy of financial data and timely issue resolution.
- Managed and resolved integration issues between Workday and external systems (e.g., banking interfaces, payroll, procurement tools).
- Performed data validation and reconciliation to ensure integrity between Workday and upstream/downstream systems.
- Develop training materials, conduct user training sessions, and provide post-implementation support
- Conducted requirement gathering sessions with stakeholders to understand business processes and translate them into functional specifications
- Developed and executed test scripts (Unit Testing, SIT, UAT) to ensure system functionality and data accuracy.
- Having project management skills in relation to Implementing projects, including developing project plans, budgets, and deliverables schedules.
- Documented business processes, system configurations, and user manuals.
- Lead IT audit and evaluate Workday systems and IT risks for financial and SOX compliance purposes.
- Evaluate Workday Financial setups are appropriately configured to enforce various internal controls / financial business rules.
- Lead SOC 1 Type I & Type II and managed multiple SOC2 report assurance for Third Party applications.
Information Technology Analyst
TATA Consultancy Services
03.2012 - 09.2014
- To study, document and analyze the existing business process in Finance stream and.
- Implemented Oracle E-Business Suite Financial solutions for multiple clients (Motorola Mobility and XEROX Corporation), resulting in improved financial reporting and compliance
- Updated current Business process, proposed business process documents, and helped Business Team in closing some of the gaps through work around.
- Conducted financial process assessments and provided recommendations for process improvements.
- Collaborated with clients to gather requirements and design solutions that meet their financial management needs
- Monitor implementation and completion of remediation efforts for identified exceptions.
- Contributed to process improvements and remediation action plans in each cycle audited.
- Develop value-added relationships with business owners and make recommendations for process improvement.
- Evaluate risks and controls for new system implementations.
- Developed and delivered training programs for clients on Oracle Financials solutions
- Participate in process reviews and identify opportunities for significant enhancements in operational efficiency, Overall effectiveness an identifiable benefit to the company.
Sr. Functional Consultant
Oracle Corporation
12.2010 - 03.2012
- Oracle EBS Professional with expertise in functional modules of Financials (GL, AP, AR & CM) with two full Life Cycle Implementation & Support Experience and having exposure towards Purchasing, Order Management & System Administrator Modules.
- Worked as a Functional Consultant cum functional tester to develop functional specification for new configurations and enhancements in the modules to meet business requirements. Design, develop, test, and implement configuration changes.
- Possess Functional experience covering Analysis, Design, Application Integration, Customization, Testing, implementation, post implementation sustenance and up-gradation in Oracle EBS R12.
- Act in a functional lead capacity, responsible for implementing multiple EBS core finance modules
- Review, analyze and evaluate business system and user needs.
- Lead cross-functional discussions to analyze the requirements and brainstorm the solutions.
- Recommend, develop, and execute plans for additional software module implementations based on business requirements.
- Prepare design documentation and work with application delivery resources as necessary to support business requirements.
- Prepare and present updates on projects for executive management.
- Analyzing the MD050’s and helping the development team to understand the requirements.
- Functional consultant for developing 7 interfaces for different modules and data migration.
- Gap Analysis and designing customized solutions for Gaps.
- Handling 11 members of technical consultants.
- Preparing for the TE020 (Unit Test Scripts) based on MD050.
- Application Testing.
- Coordinating between team and Client.
- SPOC for Functional requirements and testing.
Team Lead - ERP Implementations
Focus Softnet
03.2007 - 12.2010
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Kakatiya University
Warangal01-2004
Bachelor of Computer Applications - undefined
Kakatiya University
Warangal01-2002
Skills
- Workday Financials
- Oracle Fusion Cloud Suite
- Financial Accounting (General Ledger)
- Accounts Payables
- Accounts Receivables
- Revenue Management
- Expense Management
- Asset Management
- Cash Management
Accomplishments
- Successfully resolved complex financial issues for multiple clients, resulting in improved financial reporting and compliance.
- Developed and delivered training programs for Workday Financials solutions, resulting in improved user adoption and proficiency.
- Collaborated with internal teams to resolve system issues and improve system performance, resulting in improved client satisfaction.
- Successfully led a team in Supporting Workday Financial solutions for business , resulting in improved financial reporting and compliance.
Certification
PMP
Timeline
Sr IT Lead, ERP Applications
Natus Medical Incorporated
09.2014 - Current
Information Technology Analyst
TATA Consultancy Services
03.2012 - 09.2014
Sr. Functional Consultant
Oracle Corporation
12.2010 - 03.2012
Team Lead - ERP Implementations
Focus Softnet
03.2007 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Computer Applications - undefined
Kakatiya University
Master of Business Administration -
Kakatiya University