Thakshila Watawala

I'm an Infor M3 Finance ERP Consultant with over five years of industry experience, I specialize in optimizing financial operations and implementing efficient ERP solutions to streamline business processes. My strengths include collaborating with stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions that improve efficiency and drive organizational success.

I am an experienced ERP Functional Analyst and Consultant with over five years in the industry, specializing in Infor M3 and Microsoft Dynamics systems. My expertise includes designing and troubleshooting integrated business processes, developing business requirements, managing system enhancements, and performing root cause analysis. I have a strong background in finance management modules and supply chain business processes, as well as hands-on experience with SAP environments.

My roles have involved collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing end-user training, managing data migrations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. I excel in project management, client relationship management, and delivering insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

ERP Functional Analyst, Metropolitan Floors, Canada

June 2023 – Present

• Designed and troubleshot integrated business processes for Finance, Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, retailers, and consumers.
• Developed business requirements and maintained business process flows for Infor M3 and related systems.
• Created functional specifications and collaborated with technology teams on implementation; tested new or modified functions with business users.
• Managed system fixes and enhancements, ensuring adherence to change control processes for approvals, planning, testing, and implementation.
• Performed root cause analysis on production application failures and drove necessary defect remediation.
• Communicated and fostered collaboration with ERP third-party support partners.
• Demonstrated deep knowledge in Finance management modules (AP, AR, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Bank Reconciliation, Costing) and supply chain business processes (Procurement, Sales, Inventory Management, Warehousing) within Infor M3.
• Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for end-users.
• Managed data migration projects, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Maintained accurate financial records and oversaw the integration of Infor M3 with other enterprise applications.
• Conducted thorough testing to verify the functionality and reliability of finance modules.
• Generated detailed financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Provided insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Managed project timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Possessed deep understanding of emerging trends, integration strategies, and Power BI.

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) at University West Canada

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) at University of Colombo Sri Lanka

BSc Business Administration, Sri Jayawardenapura University, Sri Lanka

Association of accounting technician Sri Lanka pass finalist, Association of accounting technician Sri Lanka

Scrum Master Certified (SMC) - SCM®