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ANTRIKSH KHURANA

ANTRIKSH KHURANA

Dubai

Summary

Dynamic professional with over 21 years of experience in business excellence, finance, and accounting operations. Expertise in business reengineering and transformation, operational strategy, and comprehensive financial management—including accounting, planning, analysis, and modeling—drives growth and optimizes revenue. A proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency has resulted in significant improvements in business performance and profitability. Proficient in navigating complex financial landscapes, including ERP implementation, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, audits, treasury management, and corporate finance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

Eclipse Investments LLC
07.2022 - Current
  • Holding multiple leadership roles in a family conglomerate managing Omani and international assets. Serving as a member of the Investment Committee and reporting to the Group CEO and Board
  • Overseeing Group Finance, Group Treasury, Investments, and M&A for a $2 billion conglomerate with diverse business interests across Oman, UAE, KSA, Qatar, Tanzania, the UK, Singapore, and India.
  • Managing business across sectors with key focus on IT, FMCG, Investments, Manufacturing and Oil & Gas.
  • Collaborated with the Group CEO on a strategic transformation initiative, reshaping the Group's business structure to prioritize growth and scalability.
  • Secured $400 million in financing over the past year using innovative funding structures. Successfully negotiated a $1.5 billion debt restructuring deal with 28 local and regional GCC banks.
  • Spearheaded M&A transactions in multiple industries, including greenfield projects in FMCG, pharmaceuticals, Fintech/IT, manufacturing chemicals and education.
  • Established an investment company managing assets in new sectors.
  • Led the SAP implementation as part of a shared services transformation, standardizing accounting, procurement, and HR processes across the group.

Finance Director

Zubair Corporation
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Overseeing the finance function for 11 entities operating across diverse sectors, including FMCG, manufacturing, chemicals, automotive, and real estate. Managing assets spread across the UAE, Oman, KSA, Qatar, Nigeria.
  • Establishing an international holding company to independently manage the Group’s assets outside Oman. Assets include operations in UAE, KSA, Qatar, India, Tanzania and Nigeria.
  • Led improvements in monthly reporting to leadership team and shareholders. Group financial closing improved by 30%.

Head Finance

Zubair Corporation LLC
07.2019 - 06.2021
  • Assisting the Group CFO/CEO on key projects, including automation and the establishment of shared services
  • Driving operational efficiencies with a focus on new initiatives, strategic planning, portfolio and asset management, corporate treasury, and M&A functions.
  • Led the treasury function during COVID-19, securing an additional $150 million in funding through Omani banks and regional syndication.
  • Conducted a comprehensive study with leading consultants to implement shared services across a group of 80 companies.
  • Successfully executed M&A deals in key sectors, including education (schools) and automotive

Area Financial Controller- Middle East

Shangri-La Hotel and Resorts
08.2013 - 06.2019
  • Recognized as Finance Person of the Year –Middle East 2018 for spearheading finance digital transformation initiatives across Shangri-La’s MENA region.
  • Pioneered the adoption of digital transformation initiatives, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA) across multiple processes, Business Process Management (BPM), Document Management Systems (DMS), and a customized HRMS system—later adopted by 14 hotels in the group—delivering significant ROI.
  • Spearheaded the Shared Services implementation project for multiple hotels in the region, optimizing financial and operational efficiencies.

Education

Chartered Accountant -

05.2004

Skills

  • Strategic leadership
  • Financial analysis proficiency
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Mergers and acquisitions expertise
  • Treasury management
  • Accounting Operations (IFRS Compliance)
  • Financial forecasting
  • Direct & Indirect Taxation
  • Regulatory Compliance & Internal Controls
  • Business Transformation & Process Optimization
  • Data-driven management reporting
  • Team Building & Leadership Development

Accomplishments

Awarded Best Finance Person of year-2018 by Hotelier Middle East

Timeline

Chief Financial Officer

Eclipse Investments LLC
07.2022 - Current

Finance Director

Zubair Corporation
07.2021 - 07.2022

Head Finance

Zubair Corporation LLC
07.2019 - 06.2021

Area Financial Controller- Middle East

Shangri-La Hotel and Resorts
08.2013 - 06.2019

Chartered Accountant -

ANTRIKSH KHURANA