Arsalaan Arif
About Arsalaan Arif
Arsalaan Arif serves as the Director of Finance Specialty Operations at Glanbia Nutritionals, focusing on aseptic beverage, flavors, and grains manufacturing. He has extensive experience in financial operations, merger and acquisition integration, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley standards.
Current Role at Glanbia Nutritionals
Arsalaan Arif serves as the Director of Finance Specialty Operations at Glanbia Nutritionals, focusing on Aseptic Beverage, Flavors, and Grains Manufacturing Plants. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to financial oversight and operational efficiency in Corona, CA. His role involves the implementation of financial strategies and tools that enhance productivity within the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Arsalaan Arif accumulated extensive experience in finance across various companies. He worked at Kia Motors America as a Financial Analyst from 2001 to 2004. He then joined Avery Dennison as a Business Unit Financial Analyst from 2004 to 2006. Following this, he held positions at Cisco Systems as Manager of Finance from 2006 to 2013 and at Cavium Inc as Senior Manager of Finance from 2013 to 2018.
Education and Credentials
Arsalaan Arif holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance and Business Management from the University of La Verne, where he studied from 2002 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems from California State University, Fullerton, from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, he obtained a Professional Certificate in Accounting from the University of California, Berkeley, from 2014 to 2016.
Expertise in Financial Operations
Arsalaan Arif possesses a thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. He has expertise in audit and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, which upholds high standards of financial governance. His experience also includes merger and acquisition integration, where he has contributed to the seamless transition and alignment of financial operations.
Innovations in Financial Tools
At Glanbia Nutritionals, Arsalaan Arif designed and executed productivity tools that improved operational efficiency. He also implemented the Hyperion System, enhancing the company's financial reporting and analysis capabilities. These initiatives reflect his commitment to advancing financial processes within the organization.