Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Additional Information
Timeline
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Atil Chandra, CPA, MAICD

Financial Controller | Business Partner | Transformation Lead
Castle Hill,NSW

Summary

15+ years of experience as seasoned finance professional working in the pharmaceutical and hospitality sectors encompassing finance and reporting functions, governance and compliance, strategic partnering and executing transformative projects.


Stewardship of the finance organisation for multiple subsidiaries, drove robust governance frameworks and risk management processes, collaborated closely with wider corporate enabling functions to operate efficiently within a multinational ecosystem.


Demonstrated success in financial leadership resulting in improved business performances, led digital transformations to automate finance processes, leveraged technologies to enhance decision support capabilities and executed financial strategies for integration and divestment projects. Well respected and recognised as a valued business partner and an advisor to improve overall culture and financial results.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Commercial Financial Controller

Lonza ANZ
Sydney , NSW
2017.07 - Current
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.

Education

Master's - Business Administration (MBA)

Macquarie Business School
Sydney, Australia
2014.01 - 2016.12

Bachelor's - Accounting And Information Systems

University of The South Pacific
Suva, Fiji
2000.01 - 2002.12

Certified Practising Accountant -

CPA Australia
Sydney, Australia
2006.01 - Current

Member of Australian Institute of Company Director -

Australian Institute of Company Directors
Sydney, Australia
2020.06 - Current

Skills

    Financial strategies

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Accomplishments

    · Supported business re-modelling from distributor to “direct to market”, resulting in closer customer engagement, greater market penetration and a higher margin.

    · Developed business case and executed legal entity rationalisation project delivering a cost savings of over $250k per annum - reduced entities to two in Australia and New Zealand.

    · Managed a wide range of stakeholders for the business integration project - human resources, legal, tax, treasury/bank, IT PMO, business operations and commercial teams.

    · Led digital transformation projects resulting in improved data quality, integrity and decision support capability - implemented SAP, HFM, Concur and dashboard reporting.

Software

SAP | Oracle | HFM | BPC | Salesforce | Concur | Power BI | BW | MS Office

Additional Information

“…Atil is an accomplished and well-respected finance leader who made significant contributions to the Australia New Zealand (ANZ) region of Lonza/Capsugel...Atil is a trusted business partner who helped drive, implement and deliver strategic, annual financial and non-financial goals and programs...He developed and led ANZ and Asia (Thailand & Indonesia) teams for Lonza/Capsugel.”


Douglas Hecker, Global Head of Country Finance, Lonza / Capsugel, USA


“…Besides having strong technical knowledge in accounting and finance, Atil has excellent written and verbal communication skills, is well organised, and is strong in analysis and project management…He took initiatives…proposed to consolidate the legal entities in Oceania...Atil is always willing to offer assistance and have an excellent rapport with all the stakeholders.”


Kui Lian Teo, Finance Director SEA & Oceania, Lonza, Singapore


“…Atil has provided ongoing support and solved many problems encountered within R&D administrative functions…Atil also encouraged...His support has been critical to my role and that of the team around me...”


Leigh Ford, Senior Scientist, Lonza / Capsugel, Australia


great insights into pharmaceutical and nutrition business units...He built meaningful and strong relationships within the wider Oceania team...”

Kenny Kong, Regional Lead – Value Chain Management, Lonza, Australia

Timeline

Member of Australian Institute of Company Director -

Australian Institute of Company Directors
2020.06 - Current

Commercial Financial Controller

Lonza ANZ
2017.07 - Current

Master's - Business Administration (MBA)

Macquarie Business School
2014.01 - 2016.12

Certified Practising Accountant -

CPA Australia
2006.01 - Current

Bachelor's - Accounting And Information Systems

University of The South Pacific
2000.01 - 2002.12
Atil Chandra, CPA, MAICDFinancial Controller | Business Partner | Transformation Lead