Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Proactive financial professional with planning and problem-solving talents. History thoroughly analysing and modelling financial data to produce relevant insights and steer financial decision-making.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certification
1
1
Bachelor Degree
2
2
Post Graduation Degree/Diploma
Work history
Finance Business Partner
The MediaVantage
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
03.2023 - Current
Designed dashboards to enhance Business Intelligence and KPI reporting.
Built and maintained collaborative working relationships with non-financial colleagues.
Advised senior managers on complex financial issues.
Analyzed financial performance to implement key improvement strategies.
Collaborated with business management to set and control annual budgets.
Delivered financial training and helped develop financial services within the organization.
Applied advanced Excel & POWER BI skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
Assisted with the continued development of systems, processes, and documentation.
Coached and mentored junior staff to maximise finance department capabilities.
Produced accurate financial reporting and provisioned appropriate management information.
Reviewed budgets periodically and forecasted throughout the year to support Operations team.
Developed strategies to increase profits and cost savings.
Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
Managed budgets and cash flow, income and expenditure accounts, financial ratios and statutory accounts.
Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
Represented business in negotiations with external partners.
Reduced annual business expenditure through careful expense monitoring.
Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
Prepared and issued weekly company cash movement to senior management team.
Led monthly meeting with Sales team on Actual vs Target sales along with factors driving sales to meet target.
Team Lead (NetSuite)
HCL Technologies Ltd.
Mumbai, India
04.2022 - 03.2023
led a team to deliver an Oracle NetSuite cloud solution to the customer based in US & Canada.
Gathering requirement from customer for implementation and training sessions.
Providing training to users.
Expertise in AR/AP/CRM/D2B, Advance Revenue Management, Amortization, Allocations, Fixed Assets, Data migration, Reconciliations, Reports/customization etc.
Assessing risk in project and taking action proactively.
Providing resolution to issue and workaround for roadblock.
Helping customer in integrating eCommerce website, Third party applications with NetSuite
Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
Monitored staff performance levels, implementing necessary changes to improve productivity and meet targets.
Coached team members through new or difficult workflows.
Delegated tasks to make best use of individuals' skills.
Reported on team performance to higher leadership, proactively offering action for areas of improvement.
Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
Principal Consultant (NetSuite)
Oracle Inc.
Hyderabad, India
05.2021 - 04.2022
Implementing NetSuite on small & medium-sized customers in theUS & Canada
Leading Implementation team.
Gathering requirements from customers and configuring them into NetSuite.
Providing training on each process in NetSuite to customers.
Helping customers integrate eCommerce websites, Third third-party applications with NetSuite
Tracking and maintaining timeline for Go Live of customer
Providing post-go-live support.
Helping users in day-to-day activity.
Guided clients toward improved organisational structures and better solutions for identified problems.
Assisted teams with implementing new recommendations and revising instructions for staff.
Highlighted undetected organisational needs to improve business performance.
Prepared proposals with revised methods, new strategies and redefined functions.
Enhanced resource utilisation to better capitalise on current resources and minimise expenditure.
Finance Consultant (InforLN)
DXC Technology.
Bangalore, India
03.2020 - 05.2021
Leading Finance team of post go live support for F&B manufacturing customer
Tracking and maintaining SLA for ticket raised by customer
Providing Infor LN ERP application support
Reconciliation of AR/AP/GDNI/GRNI/Bank reco
Helping users in day-to-day activity.
Modified current systems to enhance workflows and meet new needs.
Designed impressive solutions to overcome existing system challenges.
Partnered with users to understand and define system requirements.
Identified current inefficiencies and recommended changing functionality or behaviours to eliminate concerns.
Established and maintained robust links between systems.
Finance Consultant (InforLN)
e-Emphasys System Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai, India
02.2014 - 03.2020
Post-implementation support to customer and functionality development.
Resolving accounting-related queries.
Gathering requirements from customers for new functionality.
Performing system audit before handover to product support team from onsite team.
Performed all types of Reconciliation and rectifying errors if any.
Providing user Training on the process.
Customization in system setup as per the requirement of users.
Outlined needs to meet end-user requirements.
Deputy Manager - Taxation
R.K. Khanna & Associates. (CA Firm)
Mumbai, India
06.2012 - 02.2014
Handling Scrutiny assessment of clients which are pending before ITO/Assistant/Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax
Compilation of Final Accounts of clients
Filing Income tax/ indirect tax return & other reporting of clients
Preparation of TDS Certificates and filing returns.
Reviewed and reported on audit delivery to improve resource and task planning.
Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Carried out thorough reviews of documents and completed accurate audit reports.
Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
Defined audit outcomes and presented findings to stakeholders to improve strategy planning.
Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.
Managed audit plans according to risk-based methodologies, minimising future risk.
Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
Article Assistant
Solanki & Associates. (CA Firm)
Mumbai, India
06.2008 - 03.2012
Prepared reports and projections based on financial data.
Maintained and improved company bookkeeping processes.
Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
Produced monthly financial reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
Verified data accuracy and validity through regular audits.
Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual audits.
Adhered to statutory obligations and norms of accounting system.
Submitted required accounting certifications with transactions.
Maintained trial balance by reconciliation of general ledgers.
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.