Sumit Chawla
About Sumit Chawla
Sumit Chawla is the Finance Lead at Alight Solutions in Gurgaon, India, with extensive experience in finance and management roles across various companies.
Current Role at Alight Solutions
Sumit Chawla serves as the Finance Lead at Alight Solutions. He has been in this role since March 2019, based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. As Finance Lead, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring the accuracy of financial statements. His expertise in order to cash processes, billing management, and revenue forecasting plays a crucial role in the company's financial health.
Previous Experience at Oracle
Before joining Alight Solutions, Sumit Chawla worked at Oracle as a Deputy Manager in 2018. During his 11-month tenure in Bangalore, he was responsible for financial planning and analysis, contributing to the firm's financial accuracy and strategic initiatives. His role at Oracle further honed his skills in stakeholder management and accounts receivable processes.
Career at Aon Hewitt
Sumit Chawla was with Aon Hewitt for six years, from 2011 to 2017, where he served as Service Manager. In this role, he managed client relationships and ensured the delivery of various financial services. His extensive experience here helped him develop a strong foundation in stakeholder management and collections.
Educational Background
Sumit Chawla holds multiple qualifications in business and finance. He earned his MBA in Accounting and Finance from Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education between 2010 and 2012. Prior to that, he completed a one-year General Management program (IPMX) at IIM Lucknow in 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Delhi University, which he completed from 2004 to 2007, and graduated from Bal Bharti Public School with a focus on Commerce from 1990 to 2002.
Expertise in Finance
Sumit Chawla has developed specific expertise in order to cash processes, billing management, and revenue forecasting. His significant experience in stakeholder management and accounts receivables and collections has proven critical in his various roles. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong ability to manage financial operations and improve financial efficiency.