SAMEET S.

Franklin Resources, commonly known as Franklin Templeton Investments, is a global investment management company offering products such as mutual funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds.

• Partnered on corporate development plans and strategies to unlock synergies and growth opportunities.
• Developed scalable framework for joint fund launches with clear leadership, communication, and external stakeholder management structures.
• Created a shared service cost allocation model enabling more accurate profitability analysis across Franklin Templeton affiliate and SIM.
• Financial oversight & reporting across Digital Wealth Platforms and Corporate Services.

Brandywine Global Investment Management is a financial services company that focuses on long-term value for clients through differentiated fixed income, equity, and alternative investment solutions.

• Managed accounting and finance operations for firm with $65B AUM, from financial statement reviews to P&L rationalization, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Key to acquisition integration for Franklin Templeton M&A deal, enabling $1M+ cost savings (exceeded target) and efficient scalability.
• Fine-tuned financial models, including cost allocation and predictive modeling, enhancing financial analysis and decision-making.
• Led and developed international cross-functional team of up to 12, implementing cross-training for complete coverage and employee engagement.

• Led strategy and execution for FP&A team, ensuring accurate and timely FP&A deliverables including budgeting and financial reporting.
• Spearheaded data initiatives, improving analytics and streamlining audit responses, reducing month-end close reporting from 3 days to 1 day.
• Standardized and centralized reporting to create actionable insights and optimize financial strategies.
• Conducted financial due diligence for critical vendors.

Hughes is a global leader in broadband satellite services and managed network solutions for various sectors including government and enterprise.

HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS/ECHOSTAR provides satellite-based communication solutions, enhancing connectivity for businesses and consumers globally.

• Advanced from Financial Analyst to Principal FA, managing $80M revenue income statement and delivering strategic financial presentations.
• Led financial planning, including revenue management and strategic cash flow management, influencing executive decisions.
• Finance partner on proposals, incorporating synergy analysis and financial modeling into strategic business presentations.
• Created automated reporting systems, significantly reducing processing time for executive dashboards.

Sikorsky, part of Lockheed Martin, is a leading manufacturer of helicopters and has been pioneering flight solutions for commercial and military markets globally.