Srinivas Rajamanuri

Dynamic and result-oriented Qualified Management Accountant with over 30 years of corporate experience in leading complex customer engagements, P&L management, coaching and mentoring diverse teams, driving large global transformation programs and customer relationship management. Vast experience in leading end-to-end facets of customer engagement – Pre Sales, Solution Architecture, Implementation and Service Delivery supporting Fortune 500 organizations globally across BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail and Technology Services industry domains.

Experience in setting up and leading Global Shared Services Operations (Finance, HR, Procurement and Technology Solutions) involving 1000+ FTEs in both In-house GCC (Global Capacity Centers) and 3rd party customer environments.

Business Transformation Consultant – Tech, Software & Services Industry Sector - Tata Consultancy Services Ltd

(2022-02 - 2025-09)

Customer profile – a) Global Technology Manufacturing Major ($40 Bil annual revenue), b) Global Software Solutions and Platform Major ($50 Bil annual revenue), c) Global Digital Solutions and Products Major ($25 Bil annual revenue). Key focus areas – Technology-led transformation across Finance, Procurement, and HR functions worth > $25 Mil p.a.

• Optimization of global delivery model leveraging TCS' capabilities and customer's GIC operations
• Technology led business transformation – a) Migrating to scalable, flexible and cost effective cloud infrastructure, b) Adopting to AI, ML, IoT and automation solutions, c) ERP modernization and d) Security and Risk Management
• Extend complete support to the customer in tracking and realizing targeted RoI and other transformation benefits
• Leverage TCS' partnership with Hackett and APQC in gaining "outside in" perspective using industry benchmark KPIs and global best practices

Finance & Accounting Practice Lead – Insurance Services - Tata Consultancy Services Ltd

(2018-10 - 2022-01)

Responsible for revenue portfolio of ~ $25 Mil ACV involving ~1000 FTEs supporting multiple customer engagements across Australia, North America and Europe.

• Leading the growth pursuits through proactive and competitive bidding routes
• Led 3 large F&A focused RFP pursuits worth 10 Mil> ACV (~ 450 FTEs>)
• Was part of the team that secured one of the top 5 large multi-tower deals
• End to end F&A functions across Technical Accounting, General Accounting, Statutory & Regulatory Reporting
• Operations spread across 6 global locations represented by customer in-house and 3rd party service provider
• Knowledge transition completed within 6 months for the end-to-end functions in scope including incumbent in-scope functions
• Seamless integration between underwriting, claims, policy admin and F&A operations enabled by TCS in-house solutions (broker / vendor portals, integration with the GL systems and tactical automation) leading to ~ 50% improved efficiencies over 5 years
• Drive best in class operations by partnering with APQC and Hackett for customer engagements in Insurance segment and the GIC operations of tech manufacturing customers
• Improved operating maturity ranking
• Increased customer confidence and referenceability
• Increased footprint through new functional areas for benchmarking

Vice President – Center of Excellence – F&A and Procurement Services - Conduent Business Process Services (formerly Xerox Business Services)

(2015-07 - 2017-04)

Leading a team of internal consultants supporting the $1.15 Bil global FA&P portfolio through Technology Led Business Transformation and Operational Benchmarking.

• Responsible for driving technology and RPA led transformation projects for the global F&A engagements across the 3 functional areas; S2P, O2C and R2R
• Exclusive focus on ensuring compliance and controls aspects; SSAE 16, SOX, Internal Controls etc. while implementing technology driven transformation projects
• Providing "Outside-In" perspective to the global operations through market intelligence, industry trends and global best practices by leveraging the alliances with the benchmarking advisory firms such as Alsbridge, APQC, Everest, Gartner, HFS, ISG, etc. in projecting global F&A BPO capabilities of Xerox Business Services
• Collaborating with all the functional streams - operations, transitions, quality, compliance, technology and innovation in driving standardization and aligning with global best practices

Practice Lead – FAO Services - Xchanging PLC (Now DXC)

(2010-03 - 2015-06)

Successfully led the program of setting up shared services (Finance, HR and Procurement) operating from 3 global locations – India, Europe and North America. Led the operations focusing on transformation led steady state operations.

• Responsibility of leading new opportunities as the Lead Solution Architect for all the new sales pursuits generated through competitive bidding & sole source initiatives
• Lead the communication and presentations with Analyst & Advisory firms in positioning Xchanging capabilities in the global F&A and Procurement BPO offerings in industry workshops/ seminars conducted by Xchanging/Advisors/Customers

Lead Solution Architect - F&A COE - IBM Daksh Business Process Services Pvt Ltd

(2008-06 - 2010-03)

Lead Solution Architect, Part of the Finance and Accounting COE with specific responsibilities towards North America and Europe, reporting into the F&A Practice Leader.

• Led a team of Solution Architects dedicated for the regions and responsible for devising solutions and responses to RFXs from end to end standpoint
• Led due diligence/shaping exercises at client site for process mapping, functional scoping and recommending a solution for implementation

Domain Lead - F&A BPO Services - Cambridge Integrated Services India, Pvt Ltd (Later Xchanging) - Bangalore

(2003-08 - 2008-06)

Responsible for setting up the F&A practice and growing it to $25 Mil (1,200 FTE) in 5 years. Led customer engagements in the Finance & Accounting domain on Service Delivery and Client Relationship fronts leading a team of over 700 members with revenues of $15 Mil.

• Primary responsibility of driving pre-sales, solutions, discovery and implementation phases for all the new opportunities specific to F&A functional domain with special focus on client relationship management, P&L management and technology led business transformation

Project Leader - Deloitte Consulting India Pvt Ltd

(2001-11 - 2003-08)

Responsible for process migrations and service delivery of the Finance and Accounting projects related to 3rd party clients across Asia Pacific and Australia (Led a team of 25 members).

Manager- Operations - GE Capital International Services

(2000-04 - 2001-11)

Responsible for the captive BPO operations of F&A projects supporting 14 GE associate companies across USA and Europe (Led a team of 25 members).

Operations Manager - Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd

(1994-10 - 2000-04)

Member of the central operations and accounting team for the country wide retail finance business. Led a team of in-house 25 members and 150 outsourcing staff. Gained significant exposure to varied arms of financial services – corporate and retail funding, leasing, mortgage and IPO funding.