Sanura Godagama- Corporate Strategy
Colombo
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Business / Financial Analyst
Carpenters Fiji PTE Limited
04.2024 - Current
- Conducting market research and feasibility studies on market expansions in the South Pacific region.
- Setting up businesses in the South Pacific Region.
- Carrying out pricing and costing analysis for various business verticals.
- Preparation and governance of annual budgets and corporate plans.
- Preparation for capex approvals and carrying out capital rationing.
- Streamlining data collation and introducing monthly reporting for management meetings.
- Collaboratively working with the IT team to drive digital adoption.
Manager - Corporate Strategy
Lanka Shipping & Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Formulating and Articulating the company's long term strategic plan
- Conducting market research in the shipping industry to identify trends, needs, competitive dynamics and converting them into actionable insights
- Analyzing the competitive landscape in the market and conducting risk assessments associated with various strategic initiatives
- Evaluating the feasibility of various projects and creation of financial models to facilitate strategic initiatives
- Execution of strategic plans and initiatives
- Preparing Monthly Financial and Non-Financial reports
- Ensuring the ongoing compliance of the company's strategies are aligned with the shipping laws and regulations.
Senior Executive - Corporate Planning and Strategy
Hayleys Advantis Limited
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Monthly Financial and Non-Financial report for Marine & Energy and Aviation Clusters
- Preparation of project feasibility studies and ship financing pitch decks
- Preparation of Board Papers and assisting SBUs to prepare business plans
- Implementing and overlooking governance of SBUs and long range plans
- Carrying out valuations in relation to Mergers and Acquisitions.
Senior Executive - Corporate Planning and Strategy
Dialog Axiata PLC
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Monthly financial and non - financial report of Mobile, DTV, Retail & Digital services business units
- Mobile & DTV business plan preparation and rolling forecast submissions
- Held responsibility for business viability analysis and investment appraisals to the investment Committee.
Coordinator - Corporate Planning & Strategy
Dialog Axiata PLC
01.2019 - 12.2021
Intern - Corporate Planning & Strategy
Dialog Axiata PLC
05.2018 - 12.2018
Intern - Corporate Planning & Strategy
MAS Legato (Pvt) Ltd
06.2016 - 09.2016
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA - MemberBachelor of Science (Honors) in Accounting and Finance - 2nd Class Upper Division -
The University of London - London School of Economics
01.2017
The British School in Colombo
Ordinary Level And Advanced Level 2014
Skills
- Financial Modeling
- Data Analysis
- Interpreting Financial Statements
- Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving Skills
- Strategizing Business and Financial Goals
References
- Lasitha Cumaratunga - Director, Hayleys Advantis (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka +94 773 033 300, lasitha.cumaratunga@hayleysadvantis.com
- Amal Rodrigo - Director, Hayleys Advantis (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka +94 777 342 511, Amal.Rodrigo@advantis.world
Timeline
Business / Financial Analyst
Carpenters Fiji PTE Limited
04.2024 - Current
Manager - Corporate Strategy
Lanka Shipping & Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
09.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Executive - Corporate Planning and Strategy
Hayleys Advantis Limited
02.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Executive - Corporate Planning and Strategy
Dialog Axiata PLC
12.2021 - 02.2022
Coordinator - Corporate Planning & Strategy
Dialog Axiata PLC
01.2019 - 12.2021
Intern - Corporate Planning & Strategy
Dialog Axiata PLC
05.2018 - 12.2018
Intern - Corporate Planning & Strategy
MAS Legato (Pvt) Ltd
06.2016 - 09.2016
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Accounting and Finance - 2nd Class Upper Division -
The University of London - London School of Economics
The British School in Colombo