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One of the leading digital transformation leaders in finance and enterprise technology, Sheetal Tigadikar is a proven visionary with a track record of driving measurable business results. With more than 18 years of experience working in global organizations, Sheetal has driven more than $100 million in revenue and enabled over $75 million in cost savings. A dynamic business strategist and valued business partner, Sheetal remains pivotal in revolutionizing the way financial systems and processes interface with today's enterprise requirements.
Sheetal Tigadikar's academic journey reflects an unwavering commitment to excellence. With a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Commerce from Mumbai University, combined with a Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the globally recognized Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification, a solid foundation in financial theory, analysis, and reporting was laid early on.
This solid educational foundation fostered a powerful analytical attitude and strategic thinking, preparing Sheetal with the acumen required to spearhead initiatives that converge business and technology. The academic experiences fostered a profundity of experience that would subsequently be used in intricately structured financial ecosystems within multinational organizations.
Sheetal’s professional path is marked by continual growth and impact. Early roles as a financial analyst and technical consultant offered hands-on experience in business reporting and process integration. This practical foundation paved the way for leadership roles in organizations like L&T Infotech, Capgemini, Ernst & Young, and Deloitte, where Sheetal led SAP FICO implementations and major system migrations for Fortune 500 clients.
At Wipro, Sheetal was pivotal in developing finance solutions for Apple’s retail expansion. A notable contribution was the creation of a Cash Management Portal that enhanced cashier efficiency and corporate oversight, integrating SAP with point-of-sale systems to drive daily operational improvements.
At VMware, Sheetal led the strategic transformation of finance systems during the company’s shift from a perpetual license to a SaaS model. Key achievements included prototyping scalable solutions in SAP S/4 HANA, building financial integrations for acquired entities, and guiding roadmap development alongside executive stakeholders.
Currently at Palo Alto Networks, Sheetal is a Senior Project Manager, responsible for global IT finance initiatives. The focus lies in building strategic technology roadmaps, ensuring performance across platforms like SAP S/4HANA, Blackline, Ariba, and Concur, while aligning solutions with statutory compliance across continents.
Sheetal's leadership combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, encouraging collaborative team work to drive nimble, future-proof financial systems. She inspires teams to innovate, act, and serve a common purpose. Whether managing worldwide operations or directing system implementations, Sheetal values precision and responsiveness. Her work—from secure banking interfaces to cloud finance revolutions—continuously sets new standards for what's possible in financial IT, delivering meaningful, forward-looking innovations in all she does.
Sheetal Tigadikar's professional life is characterized by impactful achievements. One of the most remarkable is record-to-report (R2R) process optimization, where productivity and accuracy improved by 40% in two large organizations.
Sheetal has spearheaded intricate payroll migrations, architected secure multi-region banking solutions, and implemented scalable finance applications that facilitated business expansion and acquisitions. In Deloitte, efforts as the technical lead for AP Banking during an S/4 HANA migration contributed significantly to the modernization of the payment infrastructure for large-scale businesses.
Such achievements brought measurable results and solidified Sheetal's status as a valued transformation leader within the profession.
Aside from enterprise positions, Sheetal openly crosses theoretical paradigms with practical technology. Holding SAP S/4HANA, SAP BRIM, and SAP Analytics Cloud certifications, Sheetal keeps up with the recent advancements in financial systems.
By attending innovation workshops, answering client RFPs, and providing proof-of-concepts, Sheetal feeds the general knowledge environment. These activities have helped clients contemplate new ideas and push project scopes into strategic long-term alliances.
Sheetal Tigadikar drives financial transformation by championing automation, AI, and analytics to boost decision-making and global growth. She builds adaptable, compliant ecosystems and equips organizations for future challenges. Through visionary leadership and innovation, she shapes finance with integrity, fostering long-term value and technological excellence.
