Krish Nayak
Head of Finance | CFO | Finance Transformation || Global Shared Services
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Enterprise Finance & Transformation Leader with 20+ years driving global finance strategy, operating model transformation, and shared services across US, Europe, and APJ. Trusted C-suite advisor on commercial strategy, governance, M&A integration, transfer pricing, and statutory IndAS/US GAAP reporting. Spearheaded finance BCDR frameworks, digital transformation, and automation (RPA/AI) to accelerate decision-making, improve efficiency, and ensure operational resilience.
Championed CSR programs, delivering measurable social impact, and built high-performing global teams. Currently leading Salesforce-enabled finance operations, aligning global processes with business strategy to enable growth, agility, and competitive advantage.
Experience
Head of Finance & Shared Services - Informatica Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Bangalore
(2005-04 - 2026-05)
Built and led global finance and shared services operations, establishing Bangalore as a strategic hub supporting US, Europe, and APJ. Consolidated 15+ processes and managed up to 100% of global volumes, delivering significant efficiency gains and cost optimization. The shared services organization managed processes including accounts receivable, travel & expense, data stewardship, sales commissions, billing, revenue recognition, general ledger, procurement, and accounts payable — supported by a team of about 100 professionals.
Acquired by Salesforce in Nov 2025.
- Oversaw statutory IndAS audits and US GAAP financial reporting, ensuring compliance, transparency, and readiness for external review across multiple jurisdictions.
- Reduced month-end close from 7 to 3 days through process re-engineering, automation, and strong governance cadence, setting enterprise benchmarks.
- Directed global transfer pricing strategy including APA and MAP initiatives.
- Established enterprise-wide Finance Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR) framework ensuring uninterrupted global finance operations.
- Established and governed a multi-year automation roadmap, embedding scalable and future-ready finance capabilities.
- Developed and implemented Finance BCDR strategy to ensure operational resilience, uninterrupted financial operations, and rapid recovery across global shared services hubs.
- Provided leadership in finance shared services by vetting high‑value India customer deals, applying revenue recognition standards (VSOE and ASC 606) to ensure compliance and governance.
- Defined global operating models and standardized processes to enhance scalability, control, and service delivery consistency.
- Enabled Seamless M&A Integration (3 Transactions), aligning finance, operations, and culture with zero business disruption.
- Drove Cost & Employee Experience Innovation, including initiatives like a laptop buyback program (40% cost reduction) and in-house payroll transformation, improving efficiency and engagement.
- Served as a trusted advisor to C-suite leadership, aligning finance with business strategy and enabling informed decision-making.
- Led finance function in India and partnered with SOX teams on risk assessment, control design, and RCM documentation, strengthening compliance and governance.
- Built and led global teams, driving capability development, leadership depth, and a culture of accountability and performance.
- Championed organization-wide initiatives to enhance employee experience, engagement, and operational effectiveness.
- Partnered with Sales and Operations to drive commercial alignment and revenue frameworks.
- Strengthened financial controls, risk management, and audit readiness across regions.
- Led company-wide CSR strategy, guiding the CSR committee on project selection, approving and overseeing spend, and ensuring measurable impact for beneficiaries across multiple geographies.
- Collaborated with HR, IT, and infrastructure teams to support organizational scale, expansion, and operational readiness.
Finance & Operations Roles - Multiple MNC Startups - Bangalore
(2004 - 2005)
Manager - Operations - Poorna Solutions (BPO division of BKR & Co) - Bangalore
(2002 - 2004)
Finance Manager & Management Accountant - Foseco India Ltd. - Castrol Group - Bangalore
(2000 - 2002)
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) - Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Post Graduate Executive Management Program (PGEMP) - Bangalore
B.Com. - Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College, Mangalore University
Executive Education - Strategy & Finance Integration - Indian School of Business
Executive Education - Leadership & Corporate Accountability - Harvard Business School
CA Articleship - Ford, Rhodes, Parks & Co. New Delhi
