Pradeep Balan

Senior executive overseeing global finance, HR, and compliance operations, driving financial strategy,
performance optimization, and sustainable business growth across seven international markets.
❖ Led expansion into KSA, Egypt, India, and Vietnam, ensuring complete legal and tax compliance.
❖ Migrated ERP from SAP to Oracle NetSuite, improving reporting accuracy and closing speed by 30%.
❖ Developed leadership pipeline and retention strategy, maintaining 95% team continuity and
lowering attrition rate.
❖ Strengthened liquidity management, reducing FX risk exposure by 35% and ensuring optimal
working capital efficiency.
❖ Directed $250M+ financial operations, achieving 40% faster reporting through automation and
enhanced data governance.

Directed finance, audit, and HR functions for a multinational joint venture, aligning corporate governance
and financial reporting with Bayers global standards.
❖ Reduced DSO by 18% and improved cash conversion cycle efficiency by 20%.
❖ Launched performance framework, ensuring 100% compliance with annual reviews and appraisals.
❖ Coordinated internal and external audits with PwC and KPMG, reducing compliance issues by 35%.
❖ Led complete SAP ERP rollout across four business units, standardizing reporting and control
frameworks.
❖ Managed $180M regional P&L, improving profit margins by 12% through cost optimization and
strict expense control.

• Consolidated financial results across Europe, C.I.S., Africa, and Russia, delivering accurate and timely reports to Schlumberger NY.
• Managed intercompany balances for EAF/PHQ, effectively collaborating with OFS and Non-OFS teams to optimize accounting workflows.
• Resolved historical intercompany accounting issues, significantly improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Provided governance oversight on reporting from various geographical markets, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Drove initiatives to enhance financial reporting processes, positioning for strategic growth as a future Chief Financial Officer and VP of Finance.

• Led transformative financial operations in the travel sector, driving enhanced financial performance and strategic initiatives.
• Formulated and oversaw multi-million dollar budgets, ensuring strategic alignment with corporate objectives and maximizing resource efficiency.
• Consistently generated and analyzed Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets, delivering precise financial insights to support executive decision-making.
• Compiled and presented comprehensive Management Information System (MIS) reports, facilitating informed decisions for both internal teams and external partners.
• Championed financial best practices and compliance, contributing to improved operational efficiency and risk management across the organization.