JAYANT AGGARWAL
Financial Planning & Analysis, Operations, Leadership & Management, Accounting & Business Admin
Toronto, Ontario, M5V 4AV
647-863-1628 | aggarwal.jayant@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/jaggarwa
CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
● Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Performance Measurement, Accounting Operations
● MIS, Quality Assurance, Business Support & Administration, Regulatory Compliance
● Team Management (more than 20 people), Multitasking and Work Under Pressure
● Efficient Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Decision-Making & Process Improvement
● SAP ERP Experienced, SOP Implementation, KPIs, IFRS
● Strong Knowledge of Financial Planning, Inventory Management and Critical Thinking
● Sound Project Management and Analytical Skills, EHS Focus, Treasury & Cash Management
● Passionately Reliable with Rapid Responsiveness, Innovative, Collaborative, and Detail-Oriented
● Budgeting, Costing, Estimation, Vendor Management, Revenue Growth, Technical development
● Training, CRM, Complete Financial Planning and Analysis, Business Process Improvement
WORK EXPERIENCE
PIRAMAL HEALTHCARE (CANADA) LTD.
Financial Planning and Analysis (Senior)
(Present)
● Prepare and analyze monthly sales, cost of sales, and inventory data for financial statements,
emphasizing percentage of completion revenues.
● Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes, supporting the preparation of
comprehensive financial statements and corporate reports resulting in NIL adverse Audit
qualifications
● Complete Financial Analysis including Treasury and Cash Management, budgets and forecasts for
strategic financial planning.
● Manage Standard Costs rollout for inventory, providing detailed variance analysis.
● Run month-end reports for inventory and operators, ensuring accurate reporting.
● Analyze budget vs actuals for departmental expenses, highlighting key variances.
● Lead capital project management for North America, overseeing budget and cost details.
● Develop and communicate quantitative recommendations to cross-functional project teams.
● Identify and allocate Research and Development hours and expenses for tax credit documentation
● Coordinated and managed multiple projects that support Operational Excellence
● Implemented and ensured compliance with all operating procedures, processes and policies
Achievements Snapshot
● Coordinated routine communications with clients, staff, internal departments, contractors in an
empathetic, efficient and timely manner
● Significant reduction in old outstanding AR resulting in improvement of Working Capital
● Resolved complex issues by determining the needs of the clients and offering favorable solutions
● Maintained contact and followed up on problems that required special handling
● Researched and responded to client inquiries and explained transactions to their satisfaction
● Coordinated with parallel business functions to streamline operational administration of region
HAFELE INDIA PVT LTD - COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
General Manager Operations (Export Region)
October 2016 - September 2022
● Attained the organizational goals and expectations by continual learning, application of
procedures and tasks, as well as meeting or exceeding company needs with genuine passion
● Represented the organization in regulatory and compliance forums, including Board of
Investments, Chamber of Commerce, and government bodies
● Slashed administration costs by 40% via strategic negotiations while maintaining service quality
● Reduced Accounts Receivable Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) from 112 to 20 days in three years
● Recruited and trained a skilled back-office team, implementing long-term succession planning
and decentralization
● Implemented "Work from Home" guidelines for business continuity and safety during the active
Covid-19 period
● Resolved major Customer/Vendor Accounts Reconciliation issues, achieving 100% Balance
Confirmations
● Led SAP ERP system implementation for comprehensive office management, IT infrastructures,
and Asset Management
● Transformed branch profitability from loss-making to profit-making in three years through SOPs
and best practices
● Streamlined banking management with system-driven reconciliation, ensuring compliance with
Central Bank guidelines
● Increased quality and efficiency through the continual application of robust and strong work ethic
● Exceeded targets, team goals and overall organizational objectives with strong drive and focus
● Developed strong functional and operational knowledge throughout the process in a professional
and conducive manner
Achievements Snapshot
● Prepared budget strategies resulting in NIL adverse Audit qualifications
● Ensured Supply Chain operations per Head Office guidelines, enhancing customer satisfaction
● Managed quarterly stock planning, material sourcing, and coordination for product availability
● Evaluated and analyzed relevant work functions for various situations in a proactive manner,
whilst ensuring adherence to compliance per company guidelines
HAFELE INDIA PVT LTD - NEW DELHI, INDIA
Regional Operations Manager North (Senior)
June 2012 - September 2016
● Implemented full decentralization of authority and P&L responsibility within the region
● Ensured compliance with Internal/External Audits, Legal, and Statutory requirements, providing
strategic financial planning insights
● Established transparent Accounts Payable and Receivable Management for the region,
maintaining accurate records and controls
● Managed third-party manpower contracts, including Vendor Quality, negotiation, and
documentation for audit purposes
● Streamlined Accounts Receivable processes, reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) from 90 to
52 days. Maintained quality service by following company policy and procedures
PRIOR WORK HISTORY
● Branch Commercial Executive (Administrative Officer) - Sony India Pvt Ltd • Gurgaon,
India (Dec 2009 - Jun 2012)
● Commercial Accounts Executive (Accounting Clerk) - Pepsi Foods Pvt Ltd • Gurgaon,
India (Feb 2008 - Dec 2009)
● Commercial Accounts Officer (Accounting Clerk) - Asian Paints Ltd • Jalandhar, India
(Jun 2006 - Jan 2008)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
● Executive Programme: Applied Finance, Indian Institute of Management, India
○ Canadian Equivalency: Postgraduate Executive Management Certification in Finance
(one year)
● Post Graduate Diploma: Finance Management, Bharti Vidyapeeth University, Pune
○ Canadian Equivalency: Postgraduate Diploma in Finance Management (one year)
● Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.), Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India
○ Canadian Equivalency: Bachelor’s Degree: Commerce/Business Admin (four years)
KEY PERSONAL STRENGTHS
● Highly developed and strong interpersonal skills, effective individualistic communication
● Proven abilities in building and maintaining relationships with people in a proactive manner
● Successfully able to record, remember, and verbally communicate detailed information
● Robust and highly efficient problem solving, analytical and troubleshooting skills
● Meticulously organized and detail oriented, able to produce quality work under high pressure
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING
● Member - Colombo Expats Cultural Association - Colombo, Sri Lanka
● President - Commerce Association - Lyallpur Khalsa College - Jalandhar, India
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