Samuel S. Johnson

Strategic finance leader with deep expertise in enterprise-wide financial planning, corporate finance management, and capital optimization, driving long-term value creation through robust financial governance, predictive analytics, and data-driven decision frameworks. Orchestrating large-scale business transformation initiatives, leveraging financial data analytics, risk assessment methodologies, and performance improvement strategies to elevate operational efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and enhance organizational resilience. Proven track record in P&L ownership, working capital efficiency, and treasury leadership, enabling sustained profitability, improved cash-flow cycles, and superior financial stewardship across multinational and high-growth business environments.

Trusted advisor to Boards, CEOs, and cross-functional leaders, influencing critical business decisions through advanced stakeholder engagement techniques, strategic scenario modelling, and high-impact financial insights that align operations with long-term corporate objectives. Adept at navigating complex regulatory environments, ensuring stringent compliance with statutory reporting, tax regulations, SOX standards & global corporate governance frameworks while driving ERP-led digital transformation across SAP & Hyperion ecosystems.

Head of Finance and Country Manager - Grobest Feeds Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.

(2020-05 - 2025-12)

MNC in Biotech-led nutrition manufacturing company

• Spearheading end-to-end financial reporting, leveraging KPIs and full financial statements to deliver accurate performance insights and strengthen executive decision-making.
• Driving strategic planning and financial architecture, leading budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling, and cost analysis to align business units with long-term growth and profitability goals.
• Overseeing core controllership operations, ensuring AP/AR/GL governance, asset management, and policy compliance while compressing the month-end close cycle to enhance reporting agility.
• Ensuring statutory and tax compliance, managing all regulatory filings, audits, and authority interactions in full adherence to the Companies Act and local tax frameworks.
• Leading pricing and profitability analysis, evaluating commercial decisions and partnering with marketing to optimize margins and reinforce competitiveness.
• Championing digital finance transformation, chairing the SAP Steering Committee and driving ERP enhancements that elevate reporting accuracy and internal controls.
• Managing working capital and treasury strategy, optimizing liquidity through ECBs, LC discounting, and banking partnerships while ensuring RBI compliance.
• Implementing an enterprise-wide financial risk framework, identifying key financial risks and deploying mitigation controls to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory adherence
• Streamlined accounting and financial close processes across AP, AR, GL, and fixed assets, reducing month-end close time by 63% and improving data accuracy for faster decision-making.
• Enhanced the accuracy of financial forecasts by implementing advanced analytics tools, resulting in a 30% improvement in forecast accuracy and enabling more informed strategic planning.

General Manager – Finance - Pfizer Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd.

(2011-02 - 2020-04)

US multinational pharmaceutical company

• Managed end-to-end annual operating plans (AOP), monthly/quarterly forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Delivered monthly flash reports and strategic financial insights to senior management.
• Led long-range planning in collaboration with business leadership.
• Managed product cost controlling, standard costing, feasibility studies, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Led post-acquisition integration of financial systems, ensuring alignment with Pfizer global policy and SOX compliance.
• Drove capital budgeting and ROI analysis for investment decisions.
• Spearheaded process improvements across budgeting, forecasting, and financial control.
• Successfully led SAP ERP implementation for Chennai unit.
• Strengthened SOX compliance through workbooks, walkthroughs, and SharePoint tools.
• Reduced inventory from USD 50M to USD 35M through structured inventory management.
• Led acquisition integration team for Orchid–Pfizer transition into a multinational finance structure.
• Delivered USD 1M in productivity improvements and USD 2.2M in tax savings.

Financial Controller - BBraun Medical India Pvt. Ltd.

(2009-02 - 2011-02)

German Multinational manufacturer of medical devices

• Analysed monthly/quarterly/annual financial results, profitability, variances, and performance trends.
• Provided strategic business partnering to department heads for corrective actions.
• Led annual budgeting, forecasting, and alignment of financial targets with business goals.
• Evaluated capex proposals and ROI analysis for production investments.
• Oversaw working capital, cash flow, and project finance.
• Delivered monthly flash reports and divisional commentaries to regional management.
• Awarded Star Performer – India Region (2011).
• Delivered 11% net profit on sales through cost monitoring and expense management.
• Converted domestic tariff area into an export-oriented unit, saving INR 120M in import duties.

Assistant Financial Controller - Accenture Services Private Limited

(2007-11 - 2009-02)

Assistant Manager – Finance - Novatium Solutions Private Limited

(2006-11 - 2007-11)

Section Manager – Accounts - C P Aquaculture India Private Limited

(1999-09 - 2006-10)

Audit Executive - Rajan and Associates

(1997-04 - 1999-08)

PGP - Business Analytics & Business Intelligence - Texas McCombs School of Business (2020)

MBA - Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (2015)

CMA - Institute of Cost Accountants of India (2006)

Master of Commerce - Annamalai University (2000)

Bachelor of Corporate Secretaryship - Guru Nanak College (1996)