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Nikita Mirpuri

Summary

Finance leader specializing in strategic financial planning and operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to generate substantial ROI and enhance financial performance in global operations. Proven expertise in team leadership and driving results through effective financial strategies.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Finance – Strategic Support Functions

UL Solutions
Northbrook
12.2019 - Current

Directed global finance operations across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, reporting to Vice President of Finance.

Owned financial planning and analysis for strategic support functions, including legal, human resources, and finance.

Partnered with IT and HR to implement $50 million Oracle Cloud HCM software on schedule and within budget.

Led development of a $70 million business case for Michigan battery lab testing large and electric vehicle batteries.

Generated $5.5 million ROI for global battery testing labs by optimizing equipment purchases and identifying new revenue streams.

Reduced unbilled customer orders as working capital captain, improving DSO by six days and increasing cash inflows by $33 million.

Created a three-year profitability analysis to uncover insights for optimizing operational performance.

Served as Head of Finance for Cou Energy Industrial & Automation & Consumer Technology, analyzing performance and investment opportunities.

Senior Finance Director, Grocery, Drug, Pharmacy

Transform Co (previously Sears Holdings Corp.)
Hoffman Estates
05.2016 - 11.2019

Directed full P&L responsibilities for $2.5 billion grocery and drug business units.

Led eight managers and analysts in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

Developed financial models and board presentations for capital, technology, and marketing initiatives.

Created business case to transition sourcing model to direct-to-store with single-vendor distributor.

Collaborated with e-commerce team to launch pharmacy mobile app, enhancing $400 million refill business.

Negotiated discounts and terms, improving monthly cash flow by over $2 million.

Revamped planogram financials to prioritize sales margins and positive cash flows per linear foot.

Achieved $1.5 million incremental margin for holiday goods by optimizing markdown strategies.

Finance Manager, Kmart Pharmacy

Sears Holdings Corporation
Hoffman Estates
07.2015 - 04.2016

Drove pricing models for material legal settlements and Medicaid contracts, generating $40 million in annual revenues.

Re-launched Kmart prescription savings program, providing leading generic drugs at discounted prices and generating over $7 million in incremental annual profitability.

Developed negotiation models for pharmacy benefit managers, enhancing pricing strategy effectiveness.

Created methodology for analyzing margin rates for commercial Medicaid and Medicare networks, ensuring contract compliance and optimizing reimbursement accuracy.

Conducted financial reviews with business partners, optimizing manufacturer rebates and improving payment structures.

Led a team of four professionals reporting directly to CFO, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.

Finance Manager, Sears & Kmart Marketing

Sears Holding Corporation
Hoffman Estates
05.2012 - 06.2015

Managed over $1 billion in marketing budgets for Sears and Kmart.

Devised robust model for $400 million marketing asset, achieving over $200 million in annual cost optimization.

Led finance initiatives for confidential internal marketing start-ups, generating over $20 million in annual profits.

Prepared financial models for storewide marketing offers, ensuring sales margin and inventory goals were met.

Collaborated with online teams to enhance ROI for Google and targeted interaction campaigns.

Manager Controller, Sears Home Services

Sears Holding Corporation
Hoffman Estates
01.2010 - 04.2012

Managed financial operations for $2 billion business with $40 million capital budget.

Acted as liaison among 22 finance associates to ensure efficient month-end closing.

Facilitated communication among cross-functional teams, including inventory, receivables, payables, SOX, and audit compliance.

Senior Financial Analyst, Sears Home Services

Sears Holding Corporation
Hoffman Estates
10.2008 - 12.2009

Managed SG&A expense capital and IT budget processes, ensuring alignment with strategic financial and compliance measures for $2B business unit.

Developed executive-level financial presentations for quarterly board meetings, emphasizing key performance metrics and forecasts.

Presented strategic initiatives to executives to drive informed decision-making.

Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring compliance with standards and alignment with business objectives.

Corporate Internal Auditor

Sears Holding Corporation
Hoffman Estates
11.2006 - 09.2008

Performed risk assessments and SOX testing as process auditor across functions, including inventory reporting, finance, executive compensation, and risk management, ensuring compliance and identifying potential control weaknesses.

Conducted internal audits across various departments to ensure compliance with company policies.

Evaluated operational processes and identified areas for risk management improvements.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement audit strategies.

Education

MBA - Finance

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, Illinois

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Accounting & Auditing

California Board of Accountancy
San Francisco, California

Chartered Accountant - Finance, Accounting And Auditing

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Mumbai, India

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting & Finance - Finance, Accounting, Economics

University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India

Skills

  • P&L management
  • Financial analysis and budget management
  • Revenue optimization
  • Working capital management
  • Business case development
  • Oracle Cloud HCM

Timeline

Head of Finance – Strategic Support Functions

UL Solutions
12.2019 - Current

Senior Finance Director, Grocery, Drug, Pharmacy

Transform Co (previously Sears Holdings Corp.)
05.2016 - 11.2019

Finance Manager, Kmart Pharmacy

Sears Holdings Corporation
07.2015 - 04.2016

Finance Manager, Sears & Kmart Marketing

Sears Holding Corporation
05.2012 - 06.2015

Manager Controller, Sears Home Services

Sears Holding Corporation
01.2010 - 04.2012

Senior Financial Analyst, Sears Home Services

Sears Holding Corporation
10.2008 - 12.2009

Corporate Internal Auditor

Sears Holding Corporation
11.2006 - 09.2008

MBA - Finance

Northern Illinois University

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Accounting & Auditing

California Board of Accountancy

Chartered Accountant - Finance, Accounting And Auditing

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting & Finance - Finance, Accounting, Economics

University of Mumbai
Nikita Mirpuri