James Ferdinand Cpa, Cpa (Illinois)

James Ferdinand, CPA, licensed in Illinois, currently serves as Senior Manager of Corporate Treasury and Finance Shared Services at Recochem Inc. since 2021, focusing on the optimization of order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes. With extensive experience at Novartis from 2005 to 2020, James held various managerial roles including key financial partner for the Neuroscience franchise and leader of Credit, Accounts Receivable & Corporate Treasury, where processes were harmonized through the implementation of SAP Receivables Management. Prior roles included corporate finance management and financial reporting oversight, demonstrating a strong track record in financial control compliance and efficiency improvements. Earlier career experiences include positions at Bombardier, CN, and Richter, supported by a Graduate Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Concordia University.