My Smiths journey began in September 2019 when I joined Smiths Interconnect as the Finance Manager for the newly established India entity. One of the most critical aspects of my job was to build the India Finance team, to ensure business meets the statutory and regulatory compliance requirements of Indian laws, financial planning, whilst also working closely with Sales & Marketing to scale the business and shape it towards profitable growth.
Smiths’ global presence and diversity were fundamental factors in drawing me to the company. The fact that my current role presented the chance to set up a business and team from scratch appealed to me, as well as the opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment.
I joined Smiths with over ten years of experience at various financial institutions and an education in the same domain – I have an MBA (Finance Major) and am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA Finalist). My prior experience includes work with large corporations, multidisciplinary financial institutions, and engaging with growth stage startups.
My journey so far with Smiths has been exciting with many chapters yet to unfold. I discovered Smiths to be a rare combination of an exciting and challenging workplace, similar to that of a high growth startup, with the stability and values of a large company with a rich legacy. It exceeded my expectations by affording me the best of both worlds. Working with a very intelligent group of motivated colleagues, learning from teams and operations across the globe and contributing towards the success of the India operations – my time here has been very enjoyable.
Three words that describe my career would be learning, perseverance and action. I strongly believe in continuous learning, not quitting in the face of adversity and always having a strong inclination towards making things happen. In that sense, joining Smiths has been a very good career decision for me.
Looking at my career so far and drawing a 10-year roadmap into the future, I see Smiths playing a crucial role in shaping me as a professional, helping me discover my potential and presenting me with opportunities to add value.
