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SANKET THAKKAR

Innisfil

Summary

Functional Senior Finance Director with 10+ years of experience driving proven results within high-growth technology company. Manages complex issues while meeting business objectives. Strong operational skills and solid experience regulating policies and managing $3.5bn budget expenditures. Direct engagement and collaboration with senior leadership teams and stakeholders to uphold company vision. Providing financial consultation and strategic guidance to drive value-added decisions

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director/Director of Finance

Rogers Communications
02.2020 - Current
  • Improved profitability and EBITDA by contributing $100m+ of OPEX savings over 3-years.
  • Improved $200M+ of Cash Flow by negotiating favorable terms with Govt and Suppliers
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Present results to executive & leadership to support informed decision-making
  • Inform progress, address issues with sound recommendations & setting future expectations
  • Fostered culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.

Senior Finance Manager/Manager

Rogers Communications
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Assist in preparation of budgets while communicating targets, key assumptions, trends & cost drivers
  • Provide strategic guidance to maximize ROI, revenue growth and cost efficiencies
  • Ensure investment decisions are supported by quantitative and qualitative benefits
  • Build strong partnerships and trust with business and suppliers
  • Trained new/existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Monitored trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.

Senior Financial Analyst

Rogers Communications
09.2012 - 12.2014
  • Partnered with business to drive process efficiencies
  • Played lead role in process development & execution of capital budgeting, forecasting and reporting
  • Creation of dashboard reports, financial models & KPIs for executive and senior leadership team
  • Build trust and consensus with business partners, vendors & internal customers
  • Developed reports to inform and educate stakeholders and financial teams on growth possibilities.
  • Trained new analysts on corporate policies and procedures and implemented mentoring program.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

SP University
2003

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Policy Implementation
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Practice Operations Management
  • Team Building and Motivation
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Problem-Solving
  • Risk Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Culture Transformation
  • Core Values Management

Accomplishments

  • CEO Top Performing Award
  • Business Excellence Award (2 years)
  • Customer First Award
  • Top performing Manager/Director Award (3 years)

Timeline

Senior Director/Director of Finance

Rogers Communications
02.2020 - Current

Senior Finance Manager/Manager

Rogers Communications
01.2015 - 01.2020

Senior Financial Analyst

Rogers Communications
09.2012 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Commerce -

SP University
SANKET THAKKAR