Shiva Ramnarine
Executive Director | FCCA, CPA, CGA, CertIFR, Gbit
Trinidad and Tobago
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
Shiva Ramnarine is a finance executive, governance expert, and business strategist with over 30 years of experience in corporate restructuring, financial transformation, and risk management. As the Founder of Mobius Solutions, he helps businesses optimize operations, enhance profitability, and implement digital transformation strategies.
Beyond finance, Shiva is passionate about corporate ethics, transparency, and community impact. He founded the FIFO Foundation, which provides monthly food hampers to families in need, ensuring that children can focus on their education without food insecurity holding them back.
He frequently shares insights on economic policies, governance, and financial strategy through public speaking, thought leadership, and published writing. His mission is to drive business success while creating a meaningful impact on society.
Beyond finance, Shiva is passionate about corporate ethics, transparency, and community impact. He founded the FIFO Foundation, which provides monthly food hampers to families in need, ensuring that children can focus on their education without food insecurity holding them back.
He frequently shares insights on economic policies, governance, and financial strategy through public speaking, thought leadership, and published writing. His mission is to drive business success while creating a meaningful impact on society.
Executive Director & Founder
Mobius Solutions
Since 2012
Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
- Provides corporate restructuring, governance solutions, and financial advisory to businesses facing operational inefficiencies.
- Develops customized cost-reduction strategies to improve profitability and long-term sustainability.
- Implements AI-driven financial modeling and automation to optimize decision-making processes.
Director of Finance
Cable & Wireless
2017
to 2019
- Increased company profitability by implementing strategic cost controls and FP&A-driven efficiencies.
- Enhanced financial reporting and decision-making by integrating ERP systems across business units.
- Led negotiations with government agencies, securing debt recoveries and improving cash flow.
Finance Director
Digicel Trinidad Limited
2013
to 2016
- Spearheaded the IPO readiness process, aligning financial reporting with investor requirements.
- Strengthened financial performance by enhancing revenue management and cost control frameworks.
- Mitigated currency risk by developing forex hedging strategies and optimizing liquidity management.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Caribbean Airlines
2013
- Secured $50M USD in funding through government negotiations to stabilize airline operations.
- Prevented fleet seizure by renegotiating lease agreements with international aircraft operators.
- Uncovered and resolved $80M in long-standing credit card and cargo fraud losses.
Director of Finance
Hudson’s Bay Company
2011
to 2012
- Led financial strategy and capital planning for the company’s Home Outfitters division.
- Improved cash flow and profitability by recovering funds from non-performing vendor contracts.
- Developed detailed forecasting models to support executive decision-making and budget planning.
AVP Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis
Canadian Tire Corporation
2008
to 2011
- Designed and implemented best-in-class FP&A processes, ensuring accurate financial forecasting.
- Enhanced cash flow management by optimizing capital allocation strategies and intercompany transactions.
- Developed automated financial dashboards for real-time performance tracking across business units.
Finance Transformation Leader
Nortel Networks
2007
to 2008
- Implemented Six Sigma methodologies to streamline financial processes and reporting accuracy.
- Led compliance initiatives, eliminating five material weaknesses in internal audit controls.
- Partnered with KPMG to simplify financial controls and enhance regulatory compliance.
Accounting Certification
Certified General Accountant (CGA), Ontario, Canada & Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Budgeting & Forecasting
- Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- Capital Allocation & Investment Strategies
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Regulatory Compliance & Financial Oversight
- Internal Controls & Audit Processes
- Board Advisory & Stakeholder Relations
- Corporate Restructuring & Turnaround Management
- Cost Optimization & Expense Control
- Business Process Automation
- Digital Transformation & AI-Driven Solutions
- Due Diligence & Valuation
- Deal Structuring & Negotiation
- Post-Merger Integration
- Strategic Growth Planning
- ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle, Hyperion
- Financial Modeling & Data Analysis (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
- Process Automation & AI Integration
- Business Intelligence & Performance Dashboards
- Digital Transformation
- Process Automation
- AI-Driven Financial Solutions
- Business Intelligence
- Corporate Governance
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Business Restructuring
- Risk Management
