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SANKET THAKKAR

Innisfil,ON

Summary

Versatile Senior Finance Director highly experienced in partnering with the Technology teams and driving consistent results. Hands-on leadership and management background with a solid track record of success in process optimization and operational restructuring. Strong operational skills and experience regulating policies and managing a $4B of company budget. Direct engagement and collaboration with senior leadership teams and stakeholders to uphold company vision. Seeking a Vice President of Finance position with a growing operation.

Work History

Senior Director/Director of Finance

Rogers Communications
2020 - Current
  • Provide strategic decision, governance & management of RCI annual capital budget of $4B.
  • Optimized P&L and EBITDA by contributing $100m+ of OPEX savings over 3-years.
  • Improved $200M+ of Cash Flow by negotiating favorable terms with Govt and Suppliers
  • Provide strategic guidance to maximize ROI, revenue growth and cost efficiency.
  • Strong partnerships with Technology business to drive cost efficiencies
  • Build trust and consensus with business partners, corporate finance & internal customers.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Present results to leadership to support informed decision-making
  • Inform progress, address issues with sound recommendations & setting future expectations
  • Fostered culture of collaboration and inclusion
  • Oversaw budgeting processes and ensured fiscal responsibility maintained throughout the year.

Senior Finance Manager/Manager

Rogers Communications
2015 - 2020
  • Assist in budget preparation while communicating targets, key assumptions, trends & drivers
  • Trained staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Monitored trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Streamline processes and automation to drive process efficiencies.
  • Analyzed financial statements and recommend solutions to reduce costs.

Senior Financial Analyst

Rogers Communications
2012 - 2014
  • Lead process development & execution of capital budgeting, forecasting and reporting
  • Creation of dashboard reports, financial models & KPIs for executive and senior leadership team
  • Developed reports to inform and educate stakeholders on growth possibilities.
  • Thorough reviews of financial statements to ensure accuracy in budgeting and forecasting.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

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
  • Business Partnership
  • Organizational Development
  • Business Development

Accomplishments

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

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Director/Director of Finance

Rogers Communications
2020 - Current

Senior Finance Manager/Manager

Rogers Communications
2015 - 2020

Senior Financial Analyst

Rogers Communications
2012 - 2014

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

SP University

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