Sumitomo CorporationCorporate Planning Manager
Oct. 2019 - Dec. 2023Toshkent, Uzbekistan- Strengthened cross-functional collaboration between Finance and Operations, fostering alignment on business objectives and enhancing overall organizational performance. - Played a pivotal role in implementing the Budgeting Process, ensuring structured financial planning, resource allocation, and data-driven decision-making for improved business performance. - Designed and deployed a dynamic financial modeling framework, enabling precise cash flow forecasting and data-driven strategic decision-making. - Implemented a structured vendor payment policy, optimizing cash flow and reducing accounts payable (AP) aging, ensuring healthier financial liquidity. - Developed and enforced a streamlined month-end closing process, guaranteeing accurate and timely financial reporting in full compliance with IFRS standards, enhancing transparency for HQ. - Led cost-optimization initiatives, securing substantial savings in Social Tax, Export VAT, and office rental expenses, contributing to improved financial efficiency. - Oversaw the implementation of the Transfer Pricing Policy in collaboration with the PwC team, ensuring compliance with international tax regulations and optimizing financial efficiency. - Led cost-reduction negotiations with KPMG External Audit, successfully driving down audit expenses while maintaining high-quality financial compliance and reporting standards.