Shankar Balarajah, Acca
About Shankar Balarajah, Acca
Shankar Balarajah is a Global Finance Manager specializing in Technology and Marketing at VISTRA since 2023. He has extensive experience in financial management across various organizations, including HM Courts & Tribunals Service and Biffa, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance from the University of Plymouth.
Work at Vistra
Shankar Balarajah serves as the Global Finance Manager for Technology and Marketing at Vistra, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he directly reports to both the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, highlighting his dual focus on financial management in these sectors. His responsibilities include devising and implementing mechanisms for intra-company recharges related to Technology and Marketing, as well as leading the development of financial models and complex analyses tailored to these areas.
Previous Experience in Finance
Shankar has a diverse background in finance, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was a Finance Business Partner at HM Courts & Tribunals Service from 2018 to 2019 and served as an Assistant Regional Finance Business Partner at Biffa from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he worked as a Finance Officer at the Competition and Markets Authority from 2014 to 2018 and held a position at the Cabinet Office related to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry in 2018. His earlier roles include working as an Accounts Assistant at Wolters Kluwer Financial Services and as a Ward Clerk at NHS.
Education and Expertise
Shankar Balarajah studied Accounting and Finance at the University of Plymouth, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from 2010 to 2013. He also attended Watford Boys Grammar School from 2002 to 2009. Shankar is a member of ACCA, further enhancing his expertise in finance and accounting. His educational background supports his extensive experience in financial management and analysis.
Key Responsibilities and Roles
In his current role at Vistra, Shankar plays a key role in identifying financial synergies during merger activities within the organization. He acts as the primary financial liaison for country finance leads, conducting monthly finance meetings and monitoring financial performance. His responsibilities reflect a strong emphasis on collaboration and strategic financial oversight in the Technology and Marketing sectors.