Kumar Perumal

Result-driven and accomplished Finance professional with nearly 29 years of extensive experience in Strategic Financial Management, Commercial Operations, and Cross-functional Leadership, gained across national and international platforms within the Automotive, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas sectors.

Leading Finance

Operations as Manager at Yokogawa Saudi Arabia, spearheading the development and execution of robust financial strategies that align with corporate objectives while ensuring integrity, compliance, and fiscal discipline. Proficient in financial governance and strategic planning, with a proven ability to resolve complex business challenges, drive process optimization, and deliver measurable improvements in financial performance and operational efficiency. Demonstrated excellence in Mergers & Acquisitions, actively contributing to the integration and financial assessment of entities in the UK and Japan, showcasing strategic foresight and adaptability in high-stakes global environments.

Exhibited strong leadership and people management skills, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance while maintaining alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations. Well-versed in financial controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance, ensuring all reporting and accounting practices meet statutory and internal standards, thereby minimizing exposure and enhancing transparency. Expert in financial reporting, variance analysis, and budgeting, with a sharp focus on identifying cost efficiencies, controlling expenditures, and enhancing resource utilization across departments and geographies, IFRS, SOX, Greenfield Projects- PPG Asian Paints (Sri Plant 7108, Cost Savings INR 43MN) & Brown field Projects.

Adaptable and ethically grounded, with a legacy of driving transformation through strategic financial insight, continuous process improvement, and a commitment to excellence in corporate financial stewardship, Global Taxation, Global Procurement Plan-Cost Reductions etc.;.

Manager Finance Operations at Yokogawa Saudi Arabia (2013-06 – Present)

• Developing and executing high-level financial strategies, ensuring effective decision-making and alignment with overall business goals.
• Managing preparation of consolidated cash flow statements and financial reports for group-level leadership, ensuring timely insights for strategic decisions.
• Overseeing global manufacturing accounting processes with a strong focus on standardization, accuracy, and process-oriented improvements.
• Handling finalization of accounts, intercompany reconciliations, and project accounts across Saudi Arabia
• SCM-Controlling Accounts/with Sales Dept. Robust implementation of the product cost, cost allocations etc.
• Driving statutory compliance including ZATCA tax assessments, VAT computations, and supporting IKTVA audits to ensure regulatory alignment and scoring.
• Leading cost control initiatives for global sourcing of raw materials, while recommending process improvements to enhance plant-level efficiency-SPARK.
• Coordinating treasury management activities including LC imports/exports, banking setups, and litigation coordination with legal teams.
• Supporting key account management for major clients such as Saudi Aramco, SABIC and monitoring internal audits across multiple regional branches.
• Cross-functional collaboration to drive cost savings and implement plant-level process improvements.
• Strategic treasury management to optimize cash flows and improve financial liquidity.
• Strengthening compliance and governance, ensuring zero lapses in tax, audit, and regulatory processes.
• Enhancing stakeholder confidence by delivering accurate, transparent, and timely financial reporting.
• Establishing operational excellence through regional office setups and systemized banking workflows.

Deputy Manager – Accounts (Commercial & Systems) Operations at PPG Asian Paints Private Ltd. (2008-02 – 2013-05)

Accountant at United Motors & Heavy Equipment Co. LLC (2003-03 – 2008-01)

Assistant Manager – Commercial at Carrier Refrigeration Pvt. Ltd. (2000-03 – 2002-12)

A wholly owned subsidiary of Carrier Corporation – Manufacturer of Chillers & Coolers

Accounts Officer at Lucas TVS Ltd. (1996-04 – 2000-03)

Manufacturer of Auto Electrical Parts for Global OEMs

MBA in Finance – University of Monad (2013)

B.Com. in Accounting & Finance – University of Madras (1995)

Diploma in Business Management & Organizations (DBM)

CMA (US) – In Progress