Indeera Ganesan, CPA

Director of Finance

Professional Overview
Indeera Ganesan is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of experience managing financial operations and driving strategic initiatives within the healthcare industry. As the Director of Finance at Adventist Health, she is responsible for overseeing the company's financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions, as well as implementing effective cost management strategies to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In her current position as Director of Finance at Adventist Health, Indeera is instrumental in aligning the organization's financial objectives with its overall business goals. She oversees a team of financial analysts and strategists, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts. Indeera's leadership has been crucial in identifying and implementing cost-saving measures that have resulted in significant improvements to Adventist Health's bottom line.

Career Progression
Prior to joining Adventist Health, Indeera served as the Director of Finance at Beverly Hills Cancer Center, where she played a pivotal role in streamlining financial processes and improving the center's financial performance. Before that, she held the position of Director of Finance at Providence, a leading healthcare provider, where she spearheaded the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and optimized the organization's financial reporting capabilities. Indeera's earlier career experience includes roles as a Senior Financial Analyst at Providence and KPS Health Plans, where she honed her skills in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

Academic Background
Indeera holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Her academic achievements include being named to the Dean's List and graduating with Honors.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and analysis

• Cost management and optimization

• Financial reporting and compliance

• ERP system implementation and optimization

• Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration

Professional Impact
During her tenure at Adventist Health, Indeera has played a pivotal role in driving the organization's financial performance. She has implemented a robust budgeting and forecasting process, enabling the company to make more informed strategic decisions. Indeera's leadership has also been instrumental in the successful integration of a new ERP system, which has streamlined financial reporting and improved data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Conclusion
Indeera Ganesan is a seasoned finance professional with a proven track record of success in the healthcare industry. Her strong technical expertise, strategic mindset, and effective leadership skills have positioned her as a valuable asset to Adventist Health, where she continues to drive financial excellence and support the organization's growth and profitability.