Pubudu Premachandra
About Pubudu Premachandra
Pubudu Premachandra is a Commercial Manager at thyssenkrupp in Australia, with extensive experience in finance and management roles across various industries.
Current Role at thyssenkrupp
Pubudu Premachandra is currently employed as a Commercial Manager at thyssenkrupp in Australia. In this role, he works closely with the CFO, Head of Services, and Services Profit Center owners to proactively identify and rectify unsatisfactory utilization or financial performance. He is also responsible for reviewing and approving all tenders and proposal submissions from major clients, including both new builds and ongoing service work.
Previous Experience at thyssenkrupp
Prior to his current position, Pubudu Premachandra served as a Management Accountant at thyssenkrupp in Australia for 9 months from 2018 to 2019. During this tenure, he gained valuable insights and experience in financial management, which later contributed to his effectiveness in the role of Commercial Manager.
Career History in Finance and Accountancy
Before joining thyssenkrupp, Pubudu Premachandra held several significant roles in finance and accountancy, including working as a Cost Controller at Pilbara Minerals Limited in West Perth for 5 months from 2017 to 2018 and as an Accountant at Perth Windsor Doors (a subsidiary of Steel Line group) for 7 months from 2016 to 2017. His longest tenure was at Fluor Corporation, where he served for 6 years as Finance Manager for the FAST Joint Venture and 8 years as Project Business Service Manager, culminating in extensive experience in financial operations.
Educational Background
Pubudu Premachandra has a comprehensive educational background, having earned multiple degrees and certifications. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Honors degree from the University of Moratuwa (1996-2001) and a Bachelor's Degree in Management Accountancy from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (1995-1998). He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Southern Queensland (2003-2006) and became a full member of CPA Australia after completing studies in Accounting and Finance (2007-2009).
Contributions and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Pubudu Premachandra has been instrumental in implementing process improvements within Service Operating Units, which enhanced efficiency and performance. He developed risk assessments and pricing structures specifically for Crusher and Vibrating Grizzly projects and played a key role in negotiating and implementing workarounds for poorly negotiated MSA agreements with major mining clients, significantly improving EBIT figures. His strategic contributions have been pivotal in driving financial and operational success in the organizations he has been part of.