Ravi Subramanian
Vice President Finance
Stamford,CT
Summary
Results-driven Finance Executive with global and multinational experience in guiding business to success in emerging and uncertain environments. Hands-on experience in all areas of financial management, incubating new business and risk management. Demonstrated success in team building and collaboration.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vice President of Finance
IBM
Armonk, New York
08.2018 - Current
- Delivered revenue growth with increased efficiency by creating cross-organizational mission focusing on $10B Ecosystem opportunity with suitable capital allocation and financial models
- Increased profit contribution by 50% over 2 years through selected software brand portfolio optimization and divestment
- Optimized $2B Marketing spend budget to deliver better outcomes by leveraging data and analytics
- Partnered on digital transformation by expanding scale and scope of digital sales missions
Chief Financial Officer - Greater China Group
IBM
Beijing, China
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Delivered multiple quarters of record revenue and profit for $2B+ unit through deployment of strategic plans, financial management, deal structuring, and monitoring execution for operational excellence
- Transformed ethics and compliance environment through enhanced controls and providing leadership on integrity and trust
- Developed leadership by identifying and mentoring local talent
Chief Financial Officer - Central & Eastern Europe
IBM
Prague, Czech Republic
05.2013 - 03.2016
- Delivered sustainable revenue and profit growth in multi-country $1B+ unit through business expansion and operational excellence
- Protected business from financial losses and other exposures through pro-active risk management in complex business environment
Chief Financial Officer - Growth Markets Hardware
IBM
Shanghai, China
12.2009 - 04.2013
- Delivered multi year double-digit revenue and profit growth across BRIC and other emerging markets through financial management, deployment of business strategies, and operational excellence
- Implemented controls to mitigate business risks in markets undergoing rapid economic transformation
Manager Internal Audit
IBM
Singapore And Tokyo, Singapore And Japan
05.2006 - 11.2009
- Led Internal Audit for APAC and Japan with 20+ audit professionals
- Oversaw audit engagements across all functional areas designed to detect process gaps, identify remedial actions and to ensure accurate financial reporting
Manager Finance
IBM
Bangalore, Singapore, Tokyo, New York, India, Singapore, Japan, USA
12.1992 - 04.2006
- Treasury and Business Development activities for India business
- Financial management for asset financing business including portfolio management and operations
Education
MBA - Finance And Accounting
Bharathiar University
India 08.1985 - 07.1987
Cost And Management Accountant - Accounting
Institute of Cost And Management Accountants
India 01.1982 - 12.1986
Certified Internal Auditor - Auditing
Institute of Internal Auditors
Florida 01.2008 - 12.2008
Skills
Financial Leadership
undefinedAdditional Information
Skills and practices developed in corporate financial management can be deployed to improve outcomes in non-profit organizations. My experiences as the Treasurer and Board member of the International School of Prague and Finance Committee member of the Shanghai American School have substantiated that belief.
Timeline
Vice President of Finance
IBM
08.2018 - Current
Chief Financial Officer - Greater China Group
IBM
02.2016 - 07.2018
Chief Financial Officer - Central & Eastern Europe
IBM
05.2013 - 03.2016
Chief Financial Officer - Growth Markets Hardware
IBM
12.2009 - 04.2013
Certified Internal Auditor - Auditing
Institute of Internal Auditors
01.2008 - 12.2008
Manager Internal Audit
IBM
05.2006 - 11.2009
Manager Finance
IBM
12.1992 - 04.2006
MBA - Finance And Accounting
Bharathiar University
08.1985 - 07.1987
Cost And Management Accountant - Accounting
Institute of Cost And Management Accountants
01.1982 - 12.1986
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