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Manju Rajanikantha

Halifax,NS

Summary

  • Results-oriented Chief Financial Officer bringing 20+ years of experience in IT, Engineering Services, Financial Advisory and Banking.
  • Strong history of achieving both financial and non-financial business goals with effective controls and planning.
  • Professional with strong business acumen who is data-driven, persistent, calm under pressure, a proven problem solver and an excellent team player.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

Immigrant Services Association Of NS (ISANS)
12.2022 - Current
  • With a revenue of C$40 million, ISANS is the largest non-profit settlement service provider in Atlantic Canada helping new immigrants settle down in Nova Scotia.
  • Reporting to CEO, CFO heads Finance, IT and Facilities functions overseeing a 30-member team and interacts with the Federal/Provincial Government funders.
  • Mentored Finance and IT team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and skill development.
  • Refined internal control procedures, developed financial policies and procedures strengthening the overall integrity of financial data captured within the system.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of a new financial reporting system, resulting in more accurate and timely data for decision-making purposes.
  • Presented financial results to board members periodically, providing clear insights on company performance.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements by staying current on industry developments and implementing necessary controls within the organization.

Manager, M&A Financial Advisory

Deloitte
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Reduced risk and streamlined the Procure-to-Pay process for one of the largest non-profit companies in Canada by conducting a process-flow gap analysis and designing a process-flow manual.
  • Assisted a client to zero-in on an optimum location to set up warehouse for a global aircraft maintenance company by developing a detailed business case analysis and presenting it to the client decision makers.

Manager, Restructuring Advisory

BDO LLP
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Helped one of the largest Canadian lender to make decision on debt restructuring by presenting a detailed financial diagnostic of a private company involved in providing land mining equipment and services.

Finance Manager

CUA Bank
05.2017 - 12.2020
  • With total assets of C$650 million, CUA has three subsidiaries, nine branches and sixty employees.
  • The role reported to Vice-President, Finance and led a team of three accountants and led accounting-reporting and financial planning and analysis function.
  • Automated budgeting/forecasting of interest income by developing a revenue forecasting model for loans and deposits with sensitivity built in for interest rate and volume.
  • Led implementation of Expected Credit Loss on Loans (IFRS 9) and Lease accounting (IFRS 16) by developing discounted cash-flow models and related assumptions.

Director, Restructuring and Turnaround Management

Alvarez & Marsal
01.2016 - 09.2016
  • Successfully negotiated US$30million debt restructuring of a large steel fabrication and engineering company by leading a team of consultants to develop a detailed business plan.

Regional Finance Director, Middle East

Dimension Data Middle East
10.2010 - 12.2015
  • Dimension Data (DD), with a turnover of C$80 million, is engaged in the design, installation, and maintenance of IT solutions/professional services including data centres.
  • Reporting to the CEO, the role led a 14-member accounting and procurement team.
  • Turned around a loss making company and increased Revenue and EBITDA by collaborating with other business leaders to develop and implement a long-term strategic and financial plan.
  • Facilitated revenue growth by negotiating project financing options for large data center and IT projects.
  • Reduced inter-company debt by monetizing US$3million of cash from AR and Inventory by implementing effective working capital strategies, enhancing liquidity position of the organization.
  • Mitigated financial risk by implementing a robust checklist to review operational and commercial risk at project bidding stage.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with vendors and suppliers, achieving significant savings on IT equipment and managed services procurement expenses.

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant -

CPA Canada
Halifax, NS

MBA - Finance and Strategy

Indian School of Business (ISB)

Chartered Accountant (CA, India) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Skills

  • Internal Control Design
  • Business Planning and Analysis
  • Team Building
  • Project Financing
  • Working capital management
  • Capital Structure Optimization
  • Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
  • Risk Management Proficiency
  • Change Management Expertise
  • Policies and Procedures Development
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Experience
  • ERP System Implementation
  • Process Improvement
  • Revenue and EBITDA Growth

Timeline

Chief Financial Officer

Immigrant Services Association Of NS (ISANS)
12.2022 - Current

Manager, M&A Financial Advisory

Deloitte
09.2021 - 11.2022

Manager, Restructuring Advisory

BDO LLP
01.2021 - 09.2021

Finance Manager

CUA Bank
05.2017 - 12.2020

Director, Restructuring and Turnaround Management

Alvarez & Marsal
01.2016 - 09.2016

Regional Finance Director, Middle East

Dimension Data Middle East
10.2010 - 12.2015

Chartered Professional Accountant -

CPA Canada

MBA - Finance and Strategy

Indian School of Business (ISB)

Chartered Accountant (CA, India) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Racquet sports, Fitness, Travelling

Avid Badminton player, fitness and travel enthusiast.

Hobbies

Avid Badminton player, fitness and travel enthusiast.

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