Ray Bajaj
About Ray Bajaj
Ray Bajaj serves as the S/4 HANA Finance Lead at Signet Jewelers, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in SAP project management and finance, having held various roles at companies such as Vantage Drilling, NXP Semiconductors, and Eli Lilly and Company.
Current Role at Signet Jewelers
Ray Bajaj serves as the S/4 HANA Finance Lead at Signet Jewelers, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for leading the design and implementation of financial application modules within the S/4 HANA environment. He has facilitated critical cutover activities for the UK site during the initial go-live phase and has conducted assessment workshops to define future financial processes. His leadership extends to managing a team of 14 functional consultants, ensuring the successful global design and roll-out of the financial applications.
Previous Experience in SAP Project Management
Prior to his current role, Ray Bajaj held various positions in SAP project management across multiple organizations. He worked at Vantage Drilling as an SAP Project Manager, Architect, and Integration Lead for 10 months in 2009. He also served as the SAP Project Lead at NXP Semiconductors from 2016 to 2018. His experience includes roles at Eli Lilly and Company as an SAP Finance Project Manager and at Target as SAP Treasury and Tax Lead. Additionally, he worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as an SAP Finance Architect.
Educational Background
Ray Bajaj earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Economics from the University of Madras, where he studied from 1989 to 1992. He later pursued an MBA in Banking & Finance at Hofstra University, completing his studies from 1995 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in finance and project management within the SAP landscape.
Collaboration and Integration Projects
At Signet Jewelers, Ray Bajaj has collaborated with Vertex on indirect tax design and with Open Text on the integration of purchase order and non-purchase order invoice workflows within the S/4 HANA system. His work in these projects demonstrates his ability to integrate complex systems and enhance financial processes, contributing to the overall efficiency of the organization.
Design and Implementation of Interfaces
Ray Bajaj has been responsible for designing and implementing over 100 interfaces across various legacy applications at Signet Jewelers. These interfaces support critical functions such as merchandise procurement, inventory management, banking, human resources, and payroll. His work ensures seamless integration and data flow between systems, which is essential for the operational efficiency of the organization.