ANAND IYER

• Managed 9 group controllers and supervised range of financial and business tasks.
• Oversaw budget of 2 billion EUR.
• Played key role in post-acquisition integration of Panalpina and Agility (GIL).

Achievements:

• Enhanced team efficiency by 30%.
• Implemented new cash flow management system, increasing efficiency by 25%.
• Developed cost reduction strategy, saving 15 million EUR annually.
• Streamlined financial reporting, cutting report generation time by nearly 40%.
• Advocated for Power BI in management reporting, boosting data analysis efficiency and accuracy by 35%.
• Analyzed and approved strategic business cases, leading to 20% rise in company value.
• Improved ESG reporting quality by aligning metrics.
• Collaborated with countries to stabilize financial and operational processes, ensuring adherence to group deadlines.
• In conjunction with my team visited over 42 countries in three years, addressing average of 350 audit findings annually, with 10% classified as high risk and resolved with immediate corrective actions.
  

• Global finance business partner for ocean freight product
• Developed and implemented sub-product specific P&L’s to ensure targeted efficiency measures
• Key part of integration team when Panalpina was acquired by DSV A/S.
• Maintained open communication channels with key stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate sharing of relevant financial information related to products under management

• Oversaw management reporting, order accounting, annual budget presentation, business case evaluation, and accounting protocol training.
• Managed SAP ERP reporting, analyzed expense reports, and devised solutions.
• Budget oversight of 140 million EUR.

Achievements:

• Streamlined accounting procedures, reducing invoice processing time by 18%.
• Led budget reallocation initiative, cutting departmental expenses by 12% without operational impact.
• Improved audit compliance to 98%, upgrading from 'needs improvement' to 'well controlled'.
• Enhanced financial reporting, decreasing month-end close time by 15% while ensuring accuracy.
• Optimized vendor management and reporting, achieving savings of 25%.
• Recognized for leadership potential and promoted to Group Product Controller.
  

• Acted as finance business partner to departments such as planning, logistics, IT and Motorsports.
• Managed budget of 26 million EUR, ensuring fiscal discipline and oversight.
• Monitored key performance indicators and spearheaded change management initiatives, leading to significant cost savings.

Achievements:

• Successfully implemented projects that achieved cost savings of 0.8 million EUR.
• Introduced new systems and guidelines for scrap processing, claims, and Motorsports part pricing.
• Enhanced stakeholder management, resulting in 30% increase in efficiency and initiative turnaround.
• Developed reconciliation and budgeting system for domestic and export vehicle logistics.
• Contributed to financial setup of Volkswagen’s regional shared service arm for IT in India.

• Developed and implemented effective marketing and sales strategies.
• Guided team of 25 business and support staff, managing variety of financial and business tasks and projects.
• Oversaw key accounts, credit control, and working capital.

Achievements

• Delivered innovative logistics solutions, establishing India as export hub for Terex.
• Coordinated relocation of 57 reach stackers from Finland to India for Kone Cranes.
• Facilitated transport of mining and screening machines for Sandvik Mining.
• Successfully executed solar energy project, serving as exclusive third-party logistics provider for AREVA.

• Served as Managing Director’s executive assistant in India, ensuring top-notch service delivery for key accounts and new ventures.
• Led implementation of strategic projects and established new agency agreements to enhance global operations.
• Instrumental in developing Standard Operating Procedures and Service Level Agreements for key accounts, particularly in chemical sector.

Achievements:

• Oversaw all operations of Chennai branch from June 2008 to May 2009.
• Executed comprehensive budget planning and roll out.
• Key contributor to design, development, and delivery assurance of Free Trade Warehousing Zone concepts in India.
• Created five point customer retention model and spearheaded Business Process Re-engineering initiative for more customer facing organization.

• Improved order accuracy through meticulous data entry and verification processes
• Ensured coordination for key clients including Wal-Mart, Reebok, TCP, and PVH
• Successfully sold custom clearance product to 30% customers
• Earned letter of appreciation from managing director of Maersk Logistics India.
• Evaluated potential risks within logistics operations proactively implementing measures to mitigate potential issues
• Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule

• As part of multinational crew, reduced operational costs through effective management of spare parts inventory on board the vessel
• Executed major engine overhaul in 15 hours during emergency breakdown in Indian ocean
• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by coordinating with classification societies during inspections and audits of marine systems
• Minimized downtime by swiftly troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex machinery issues onboard vessels