Fatimunnisa Shariff is a seasoned Global Finance Leader and Transformation Specialist with over 16 years of experience spanning India and the United States. She has held pivotal roles, including Chief Financial Officer, Associate Finance Director, Global Controller, and Regional Finance Lead, managing financial operations for Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Grant Thornton, Honeywell, Amazon AWS, GSK Haleon, and Johnson & Johnson Kenvue. Her expertise also extends to working with globally recognized brands like Twitter, Warner Brothers, Universal Oil Products, Bristol Myers Squibb, and UPS.
Key Areas of Expertise:
- Strategic Leadership: Fatima has collaborated with boards, finance leads, and global controllers to design governance frameworks, establish robust internal controls, and develop financial strategies for organizations with revenues ranging from $1.5 billion to $82 billion.
- Finance Transformation: She has successfully led large-scale financial transitions, including new market expansions for P&Ls valued at up to $5 billion, across diverse sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, social media, and supply chain.
- Leadership Excellence: Fatima has built and managed high-performing teams ranging from 25 to 200 members, including third-party providers like Capgemini and Genpact, fostering innovation and a culture of continuous learning.
- Industry Innovation: She has spearheaded the adoption of automation technologies such as RPA, data science, and digital transformation to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Notable Achievements:
- Transformation Leadership at Kenvue (CFO) and Haleon GCC (GPO):
Directed global financial transitions worth $28 million to $80 million across 170 countries and scaled operations to support over 400 employees. Fatima partnered with Deloitte and PWC to implement best practices in compliance and process optimization. - Global Financial Oversight at Amazon AWS:
Managed revenue analytics for $80 billion operations and led strategic initiatives such as “The Origin” for future-focused planning, earning recognition as a top performer in 2022. - Finance Automation at Honeywell:
Achieved over 50% reduction in month-end reconciliation timelines by introducing automation solutions, resulting in recurring cost savings. - Governance and Compliance:
Played a key role in audit committees, ensuring compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and ASC 606 standards, while advocating for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Certifications:
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
- CPA (Australia, 2023)
- Independent Director Certification from KPMG
- IFRS (ACCA UK)
- Six Sigma Certification
- Dale Carnegie’s High-Impact Communication Certification
- Proficiency in RPA, SAP, Tableau, and Alteryx
Fatima Shariff is recognized for her ability to lead complex financial transformations, build high-performing teams, and drive innovation within the global finance landscape.
