Kumar Naveen

Adept at leveraging 15+ years of expertise in logistics Finance Business process In Applications, and Business Intelligence Reporting to drive transformative change. Highly proficient in Change Management, Process Re-engineering, and end-to-end Solutions Delivery. Recognised for outstanding Finance Stakeholder Management, ERP Implementation, and Project Life Cycle Management capabilities, consistently delivering on time and within budget.

Proven leadership acumen, expertly directing diverse teams of up to 15 members. An articulate communicator with executive-level finesse, experienced in collaborating across Finance, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Logistics, and Government sectors. Committed to creating and delivering cutting-edge business solutions that elevate organisational success.

Finance ERP Project Lead - NBS (A Century Software Company)

(2016-10)

• Accomplished IT Project Leader with a successful track record of managing over 10 diverse implementation projects across various sectors and Government initiatives, including MOH subsidiaries SCRI and NHIC.
• Proficient in finance budgeting, optimising MOH funding, and ensuring compliance with policies while implementing cost-effective measures in purchasing and fund utilisation.
• Streamlined complex approval procedures for both OPEX and CAPEX expenditure through matrix set criteria,resulting in a cost savings of 15% in purchasing and fund utilisation.
• Implemented efficient cost centres and internal group reporting to monitor and 30% increase in budget control accuracy.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills as project planningAR/AP as per.regulatory compliance requirements for the Asia Pacific region.
• Understanding of complete accounting including fixed assets, foreign exchanges
• Successfully handled a finance pricing and Freight management services implementations
• Ability to deliver technology solutions, design solutions, and manage projects within a project governanceframework
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience supporting IT programs in the financial services domain with budgets above USD3 million
• Generated integration EDI file, automating operational expenditure consolidations for all subsidiaries in the group and saving 50+ man-hours per month.
• Achieved 100% compliance with finance policies and regulations.
• Skilled in fixed assets monitoring, enhancement, and maintenance, backed by periodic reports.
• Meticulously managed Accounts Payables, reduced vendor outstanding balances by 25% through efficient management.
• Aims to contribute expertise and drive innovation for SAP's ongoing success.
• Increased productivity by 35% through streamlined processes during systems consolidation, eliminating the need for additional staff.
• Successfully delivered 85% of the project ahead of schedule, achieving 15% annual client cost savings by transitioning to a digital infrastructure and implementing a new cloud-based solution.

Financial Accounting ERP coordinator - TET Alliance Asia Pte. Ltd • WES Alliance Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

(2012-08 - 2016-09)

• Led a team of 4 members to engage with business stakeholders, conducting comprehensive business process studies for ERP-SAP B1 implementation and rollouts across all Group Companies.
• Provided expert guidance to business partners in identifying opportunities for process improvement and leveraging ERP solutions within the defined scope.
• Conducted Gap Analysis and authored system change requests with functional specification scripts to address process gaps effectively, leading to a 25% enhancement in system performance and user experience.
• Developed new guidelines ensuring quality finance data flow to financial and accounting reporting tools, leading to enhanced data integrity and regular data audits.
• Successfully conducted user training on new ERP features, creating test plans, test cases, and establishing appropriate testing environments, resulting in a 40% increase in user proficiency and system adoption.
• Coordinated closely with the vendor development team, ensuring customised application solutions met business requirements.
• Monitored end-user system usage and tracked application performance to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness, achieving 95% system uptime and minimising downtime by 50%.
• Successfully delivered multiple ERP customization projects for diverse industries (equipment rental, manpower, trading, calibration, maintenance, and sales) with complex operational needs.
• Achieved a remarkable go-live milestone, implementing ERP solutions within just 6 months.
• Served as both Project Manager and Consultant, showcasing versatility in handling projects for shipping and logistics, bolting services, marine oil and gas, rental, training, and manpower sectors.
• Realised substantial cost savings of 25% through streamlined solutions and minimal customizations, while ensuring efficient document linkages to GL modules.
• Earned client recognition and appreciation for creating a flexible system that facilitated a trading business's successful expansion into logistics services.
• Received a 3-month bonus as a testament to the exceptional achievements in implementing the ERP, reflecting outstanding dedication and expertise.

Finance Business Analyst, Group IT - Vestas Technology R&D Singapore Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

(2008-10 - 2012-07)

• Drove the success of international business analysis initiatives, providing analytical, solution development, implementation, and support services to global companies, resulting in a 20% increase in overall project success rate.
• Led comprehensive requirements analysis, validation, and verification for ERP projects, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilised various methodologies such as interviews, document analysis, surveys, site visits, and task analysis to elicit information on current business processes and requirements.
• Skillfully crafted complex business cases, assessing cost, service, benefit, and ROI dimensions for proposed projects. These business cases secured funding and scope decisions, leading to a 30% increase in successful project approvals.
• Played a pivotal role in facilitating user acceptance testing (UAT) by drafting UAT test plans and ensuring the availability of relevant test data. Actively engaged in testing and quality assurance processes, leading to a 35% improvement in overall system reliability and performance, boosting end-user satisfaction and productivity.
• Earned recognition for exceptional adaptability and support of the Finance-related ERP application, leading to a 95% client satisfaction rate and improved user experience.
• Successfully implemented and rolled out customised SAP B1 business support services for a prominent China-based Group, meeting the global support needs of clients in the USA, EMEA, and Asia, resulting in a 30% increase in customer retention.
• Played a pivotal role in the implementation of a finance application with report modules, contributing to regression testing, solution development, and change management, resulting in a 25% improvement in data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
• Demonstrated exemplary leadership skills by successfully leading a large international team with geographically dispersed members, customising settings, conducting comprehensive testing, and completing a new version upgrade project on time, leading to a 20% reduction in project turnaround time.
• Met stringent deadlines as a key member of an enterprise management project team that delivered an asset management and multi-site logistic system. Efficiently generated database details, updated legal entities, and completed financial setup between warehouse codes, enabling seamless operations and boosting supply chain efficiency by 15%.

Finance and IT Business Application Professional, Group IT - Vestas Wind Systems A/s. - Denmark

(2006-10 - 2008-09)

• Championed the Vestas Global IT Support Team, spearheading the proposal of technically innovative solutions that led to a 40% increase in business enablement and process efficiency.
• Orchestrated successful finance business support and ERP application rollouts for Customer Order Management, Purchasing, and Inventory Management, resulting in a 25% reduction in operational costs and a 30% improvement in data accuracy.
• Cultivated strong client relationships, providing exceptional technical expertise and tailoring custom service solutions, which contributed to a 50% rise in client satisfaction and a 20% increase in customer retention.
• Fostered seamless collaboration with service delivery teams and internal/external partners, resulting in a 15% reduction in project turnaround time and a 90% on-time project delivery r