Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Bini Mammen is a seasoned financial technology and operations leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation and optimizing financial processes across the pharmaceutical and consulting industries. As the Senior Director of Financial Processes & Technologies at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.), he oversees the strategic development and implementation of cutting-edge financial systems and technologies to enhance organizational efficiency and drive business growth.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his current position at Otsuka, Bini is responsible for spearheading the company's financial technology roadmap, leading cross-functional teams in the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of end-to-end financial processes. He plays a pivotal role in aligning financial systems and data with Otsuka's strategic objectives, ensuring the organization maintains a competitive edge through the effective utilization of financial technologies.
Career Progression
Prior to his role at Otsuka, Bini held various senior leadership positions at Bristol Myers Squibb, where he served as the Senior Director of IT - Finance and the Senior Director of Planning and Financial Systems. In these roles, he was instrumental in driving the transformation of the company's financial technology landscape, implementing cloud-based solutions and streamlining planning and reporting capabilities. Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Bini was the Senior Director of Planning and Financial Systems at Celgene, where he played a key role in the integration of financial systems and processes during a period of significant growth and acquisition.
Bini's early career included roles as a Principal at New Generation Consultants and CSC Consulting, where he leveraged his expertise in financial systems and process optimization to advise clients across the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. He began his professional journey as a Manager at KPMG US, where he honed his skills in financial consulting and auditing.
Academic Background
Bini holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from a prestigious university, where he graduated with distinction. His academic achievements and strong analytical capabilities have been instrumental in shaping his successful career trajectory.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial systems and technology strategy
- Financial process optimization and automation
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation
- Business intelligence and data analytics
- Change management and cross-functional collaboration
- Leadership and team development
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Bini has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive transformative change and deliver measurable business impact. At Bristol Myers Squibb, he led the successful implementation of cloud-based financial planning and reporting solutions, resulting in a 25% reduction in manual data processing and a 20% improvement in budgeting and forecasting accuracy. At Celgene, he played a pivotal role in the integration of financial systems during a period of significant growth, enabling the organization to scale its operations efficiently.
Conclusion
Bini Mammen's extensive experience, deep industry knowledge, and proven track record of driving financial technology and process innovation position him as a valuable asset to Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.). His commitment to optimizing financial operations and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to support business objectives makes him a trusted leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
